Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W |
| AnTuTu | 2150000 | 3550000 |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MP |
| Weight | 168 g | 211 g |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 60 W |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 460 ppi |
Between the Galaxy S26 and iPhone 18 Pro, the Galaxy S26 comes out ahead in weight / main camera, while the iPhone 18 Pro wins on wireless charging / antutu. Overall, the Galaxy S26 scores 67.3 and the iPhone 18 Pro scores 67 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (67.3 vs 67). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Galaxy S26 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are weight, main camera, promised os updates. The single most decisive one: Weight — 43.00 g less. 168 vs 211.
Pick the iPhone 18 Pro if you care most about wireless charging / antutu. Its strongest claims are wireless charging, antutu, front camera, among others. The single most decisive one: Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
Both ship with comparable ram, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy S26 or Apple - iPhone 18 Pro?
Samsung - Galaxy S26 leads the current Mars Score by 0.3 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare screen size, pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy S26 if…
Samsung - Galaxy S26 has the measurable edge on weight g, main cam mp, promised os years.
Choose Apple - iPhone 18 Pro if…
Apple - iPhone 18 Pro has the measurable edge on wireless charging w, antutu score, front cam mp.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy S26 wins
- ▲Weight — 43.00 g less. 168 vs 211.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 6).
Why Apple - iPhone 18 Pro wins
- ▲Wireless charging — 66.67% more. 25 W vs 15 W.
- ▲AnTuTu — 65.12% more. 3550000 vs 2150000.
- ▲Front camera — 50.00% more. 18 MP vs 12 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 33.33% more. 60 W vs 45 W.
- ▲Pixel density — 8.24% more. 460 ppi vs 425 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 1.61% more. 6.3 " vs 6.2 ".
- ▲Battery capacity — 1.40% more. 4056 mAh vs 4000 mAh.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 glead | 211 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 8.75 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 " | 6.3 "lead |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 425 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2400 nits | 3000 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 2150000 | 3550000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 22.0 GHzlead | 20.3 GHz |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 18 MPlead |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 4000 mAh | 4056 mAhlead |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 W | 60 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 15 W | 25 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy S26 | Apple - iPhone 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 6 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy S26 or iPhone 18 Pro?+
iPhone 18 Pro has 1.4% more battery — 4000 mAh vs 4056 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy S26 or iPhone 18 Pro?+
Galaxy S26 is 43g lighter — 168g vs 211g.
Is Galaxy S26 waterproof?+
Galaxy S26 has an IP68 rating.
Does iPhone 18 Pro support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone 18 Pro supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy S26 or iPhone 18 Pro?+
Galaxy S26 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.