Flagship Phones Head to head
iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26
The iPhone 18 Pro leads on front camera. The Galaxy S26 leads on main camera and weight. They are level on screen, base storage, refresh rate and IP68 rated. At list price the Galaxy S26 is $299 cheaper.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB
$1,199
Maker's list price, checked Sep 18, 2026
Model iPhone 18 Pro
Leads on 1 of 7 specs
Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB
$899.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Model Galaxy S26
Leads on 2 of 7 specs
Who leads on specs?
Counted on the 7 specs both makers publish.
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Choose the iPhone 18 Pro if
Front camera matters more to you than the price difference.
Choose the Galaxy S26 if
Main camera and weight matter most, and you want to spend less.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro | Galaxy S26 | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $1,199 | $899.99 | Galaxy S26 |
| Screen | 6.3 in | 6.3 in | Level |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | Level |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Level |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | Galaxy S26 |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | iPhone 18 Pro |
| Weight | 211 g | 167 g | Galaxy S26 |
| IP68 rated | Yes | Yes | Level |
As a iPhone 18 Pro alternative
The same 256GB base storage, 6.3-inch screen, 120Hz and IP68 as the iPhone 18 Pro, 44 g lighter at 167 g, and $299 less. You give up front-camera resolution: 12MP against 18MP.
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