iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
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iPhone 18 Pro 256GBKSh 200,000.00
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| Feature |  iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB |  Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 220,000.00 | |
| Display | 6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Processor | iOS 27 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB) |
| Storage | 256GB | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 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˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Battery | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model* | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 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 |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) | 214 g (7.55 oz) |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | — |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm (6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31 in) |
| Weight | 249 g (8.78 oz) | 214 g (7.55 oz) |
| Build materials | — | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| Stylus support | — | Built-in stylus (S Pen) |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9 inches: LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) | 6.9 inches; Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~500 ppi density) |
| Display protection | — | Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6 |
| Display features | — | DX anti-reflective coating; Privacy Display |
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | iOS 27 | Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB (256GB/512GB); 16GB (1TB) |
| Storage | 256GB | 1TB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage technology | — | UFS 4.X |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
Cameras
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 48 MP, f/1.5-4.0, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS (gen2) 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) | 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˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Front camera | 18 MP multi-aspect, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 23mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Rear camera features | — | Laser AF, Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Rear camera video | — | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Front camera features | — | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Front camera video | — | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Market-dependent versions: · Li-Ion 5391 mAh - Nano SIM model* · Li-Ion 5567 mAh - eSIM only model* | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Charging | Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 15 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 |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Android 16, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
Network
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International) · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE | 6.0, A2DP, LE |
| 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 Direct |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| Radio | — | No |
| USB | — | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
Durability
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | — | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Desktop mode | — | Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless DeX |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 18 Pro Max 256GB | Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | — | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | — | No |
| Audio features | — | High-bitrate audio support |
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