Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
The S26 FE is the cheaper one to own: around £648 over a typical contract, £212 less than the iPhone 15 Pro Max 5G.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
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| Screen | 6.7" | 6.7" |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 385 |
| Rear Camera | 48 Megapixels | 50 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 12 Megapixels | 12 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Exynos 2500 (3 nm) |
| Battery | 4,422 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 128GB, 256GB |
| OS | Apple iOS | Android 17 |
| SIM Type | Nano SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 with A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm | 161.3 x 76.6 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 221 grams | 193 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes |
| Contracts |
£68.17/mo
£30.00 upfront |
£14.99/mo
£259.00 upfront |
| SIM-free | £525.00 | £697.00 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE cheaper on contract?
Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is cheaper on contract at £648.36 over the life of the deal from £14.99 per month with £259.00 upfront.
Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.
Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £525.00.
What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is available in 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE comes in 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE use?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A17 Pro , while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE uses the Exynos 2500 (3 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is lighter but the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is more compact. It's 28g lighter at 193 grams, though the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is actually the more compact phone at 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is slimmer at 7.4mm thick.
Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S26 FE?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.
What operating system do the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26 FE run?
The Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max runs Apple iOS and the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE runs Android 17. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.