Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26
Performance
81.7
88.7 ★
Camera
40.0
78.0 ★
Battery
66.0
66.0
Gaming
82.9
86.9 ★
Overall
71.0
83.0 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
88.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
78.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
86.9/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26
83.0/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S26
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.30"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1284x2778
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm)
Exynos 2600 (2 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Xclipse 960
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.5, 26mm (wide), 1/1.7", 1.9µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, 1/3.4", 1.0µm, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/1.8, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", dual pixel PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide), 1/2.55", Super Steady video, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", dual pixel PDAF, HDR, HDR10+, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4352 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
Fast battery 25W wired, PD3.0, 55% in 30 min, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.4 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.8 x 78.1 x 7.7 mm (6.33 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm
Weight
240g
167g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, stainless steel frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Colors
Sierra Blue, Graphite, Gold, Silver, Alpine Green
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 15, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 16
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 83.0/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Gaming. Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 71.0/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pros
- Strong performance
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
Pros
- Strong performance
- Good camera quality
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
Cons
- Below-average battery
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is the overall winner with a score of 83.0/100, winning in 3 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26?
Samsung Galaxy S26 wins in camera with 78.0/100 vs 40.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 is better for gaming with a score of 86.9/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S26 offers better value at PKR 319,999 with a value score of 1.2.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26?
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max costs PKR 373,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 costs PKR 319,999. The price difference is PKR 54,000.
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