iPhone 18 Pro Max Tops Galaxy S26 Ultra in 200-Photo Camera Test
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Updated · Tom's Guide · Oct 10
iPhone 18 Pro Max Tops Galaxy S26 Ultra in 200-Photo Camera Test
3 articles · Updated · Tom's Guide · Oct 10
Summary
A 200-photo head-to-head found the iPhone 18 Pro Max was the more well-rounded camera phone, ending the Galaxy S26 Ultra’s run as the reviewer’s top pick.
Apple won on color accuracy, panoramas, selfies, portraits and low-light shots, with the review citing more natural tones, stronger detail and better exposure control.
Samsung still led in dynamic range, macro consistency and long-range zoom, helped by its 200MP main camera and 5x optical periscope lens; daytime and ultrawide rounds were scored as ties.
The verdict said Apple’s edge came less from its variable aperture hardware than from a more refined overall imaging package and new Pro Controls.