Flagship Phones Head to head
iPhone 18 Pro vs Galaxy S26 Ultra
The iPhone 18 Pro leads on front camera and weight. The Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on screen and main camera. They are level on base storage, refresh rate and IP68 rated. At list price the iPhone 18 Pro is $101 cheaper.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro 256GB
$1,199
Maker's list price, checked Sep 18, 2026
Model iPhone 18 Pro
Leads on 2 of 7 specs
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 256GB
$1,299.99
Maker's list price, checked Sep 29, 2026
Model Galaxy S26 Ultra
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 and weight matter more to you than the price difference.
Spec by spec
Every spec side by side. A tick and a green cell mark the better figure.
| Spec | iPhone 18 Pro | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Who leads |
|---|---|---|---|
| List price | $1,199 | $1,299.99 | iPhone 18 Pro |
| Screen | 6.3 in | 6.9 in | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Base storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | Level |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | Level |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 12 MP | iPhone 18 Pro |
| Weight | 211 g | 214 g | iPhone 18 Pro |
| IP68 rated | Yes | Yes | Level |
As a iPhone 18 Pro alternative
Not cheaper - it lists at $1,299.99, $101 more - but it is the one rival that matches the iPhone's 256GB base storage while adding a 6.9-inch screen against 6.3 and a 200MP main camera against 48MP. Same 120Hz and IP68; the front camera is 12MP against 18MP, and it is 3 g heavier.
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