Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Performance
93.0
96.5 ★
Camera
80.0
100.0 ★
Battery
76.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
94.5
96.5 ★
Overall
87.6
96.2 ★
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 Ultra
96.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
96.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
96.2/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.90"
6.90"
Display Type
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 2000 nits (HBM)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1320x2868
1440x3120
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (6-core graphics)
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
RAM
8 GB
12 GB
Storage
256 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiD
200 MP, f/1.4, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.9, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/1.9, 120˚ (ult
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4685 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
60W wired, PD3.0, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (Qi2.2) 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
6.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM)
Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
227g
214g
Build Material
Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back, titanium frame (grade 5)
Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Colors
Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium
Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 96.2/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max puts up a strong fight with a score of 87.6/100.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Good camera quality
- Good battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (227g)
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 96.2/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 80.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 96.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra offers better value at PKR 424,999 with a value score of 1.0.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max costs PKR 480,999 while Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs PKR 424,999. The price difference is PKR 56,000.
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