Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
Key differences
- The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max launched ₹99 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (₹1,79,900 vs ₹1,79,999).
- Only the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.2/10 | 7.1/10 |
| Brand | Apple | Samsung |
| Model | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Galaxy Z Fold8 |
| India launch date | 9 September 2026 | 22 July 2026 |
| First sale | 18 September 2026 | Not published |
| Launch price | From ₹1,79,900 | From ₹1,79,999 |
| Variants | 256GB · 512GB · 1TB · 2TB | 12GB RAM + 256GB · 12GB RAM + 512GB · 16GB RAM + 1TB |
| Display | 6.9", Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak | 7.6", Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1848x2448, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak |
| Screen protection | Ceramic Shield 2 | 5.4" |
| Processor | A20 Pro | Not published |
| RAM | Not published | Not published |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 12GB / 16GB |
| Rear camera | 48MP main + 48MP ultrawide + 48MP telephoto (4x) | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Front camera | 18MP | 50MP main + 50MP ultrawide |
| Rear video | 4K@120 | 10MP |
| Front video | 4K@60 | 8K@30 |
| Battery | Not published | Not published |
| Wired charging | Not published | 4,800mAh |
| Wireless charging | 25W | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Not published |
| eSIM | Not published | Yes |
| Operating system | iOS 27 | Yes |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP68 | Not published |
| Weight | 249 g | Not published |
| Thickness | 8.75 mm | 201 g |
| NFC | Not published | 4.5 mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| USB | USB-C (USB 3) | 6.0 |
| Fingerprint | face id only | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Colours | Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy | Not published |
Frequently asked questions
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — which is better?
On our spec score the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is ahead, 7.2/10 against 7.1/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max launched ₹99 cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (₹1,79,900 vs ₹1,79,999). Only the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a dedicated telephoto camera.