Samsung Galaxy S26+: SM-S947B/DS (Exynos 2600) · 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB. The SM-S947U sold in the US uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra are separate models.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max; 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. The UK model supports nano-SIM and eSIM. The 6.1-inch iPhone 14 Pro and the iPhone 14 Plus are separate.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2022 |
| Availability | Pre-orders started on 25 February 2026 Samsung | — |
| Processor | Exynos 2600 (SM-S947B); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in some markets Samsung | — |
| Display | 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (6.5 inches with rounded corners); 1–120 Hz Samsung | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2796 × 1290 pixels, 460 ppi; ProMotion adaptive refresh up to 120 Hz, Always-On, Dynamic Island; 1,000 nits typical, 1,600 HDR peak, 2,000 nits outdoor peak Apple |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits Samsung | — |
| Glass and frame | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; Armor Aluminum frame Samsung | — |
| Memory and storage | 12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB Samsung | — |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide (ƒ/1.8, 2x optical-quality zoom); 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical) Samsung | 48 MP Main (24 mm, ƒ/1.78, second-generation sensor-shift OIS), 12 MP Ultra Wide (13 mm, ƒ/2.2, 120°), 12 MP 3× Telephoto (77 mm, ƒ/2.8, OIS); LiDAR scanner Apple |
| Front camera | 12MP, ƒ/2.2 Samsung | 12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/1.9, autofocus; Face ID Apple |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); up to 31 hours of video playback Samsung | — |
| Wired charging | About 69% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter Samsung | — |
| Wireless charging | Super Fast Wireless Charging; Wireless PowerShare Samsung | — |
| Network | 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct Samsung | — |
| Durability | IP68; up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes Samsung | — |
| Software | Ships with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 Samsung | Compatible with iOS 27 Apple |
| Size and weight | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm; 190 g Samsung | 160.7 × 77.6 × 7.85 mm; 240 g Apple |
| Colours | Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow exclusive to Samsung.com Samsung | — |
| Chip | — | A16 Bionic; 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 5-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Apple |
| Storage | — | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB Apple |
| Video | — | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps; Dolby Vision HDR up to 4K 60 fps; Cinematic mode 4K HDR at 30 fps; Action mode 2.8K at 60 fps; ProRes up to 4K 30 fps Apple |
| Safety features | — | Emergency SOS via satellite, Crash Detection Apple |
| Durability and build | — | IP68 (up to 30 minutes at 6 metres); Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back, stainless steel frame Apple |
| Connectivity and location | — | 5G (sub-6 GHz), Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2×2, Bluetooth 5.3, Ultra Wideband, NFC; precision dual-frequency GPS Apple |
| Battery and charging | — | Lithium-ion; up to 29 hours of video; 15 W wireless with MagSafe, 7.5 W with Qi; 50% in 35 minutes with a 20 W adapter; Lightning port Apple |