Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A18
On the EU energy label the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max comes out ahead in 2 of the 3 measured categories where the two differ. Durability score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 41/100, Samsung Galaxy A18 42/100.
| Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A18 | |
|---|---|---|
| Energy class | A | A |
| Durability score | 41/100 | 42/100 |
| Device | smartphone | smartphone |
| Operating system | iOS | Android |
| Battery endurance per charge | 62 h | 51.1 h |
| Battery lasts at least | 1,000 charge cycles | 1,200 charge cycles |
| Battery capacity | 5,391 mAh | 4,860 mAh |
| Drops survived without defect | 180 | 180 |
| Drop reliability class | B | B |
| Repairability index | 3.14/5 | 2.99/5 |
| Repairability class | C | C |
| OS updates for at least | 5 years | 5 years |
| Dust & water protection | IP68 | IP64 |
| Scratch resistance | Mohs 5 | Mohs 5 |
| User-replaceable battery | No | Yes |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Charging power | 5 W | 10 W |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Model numbers | A3717 | SM-A185F/DS |
Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.