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Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE

The two devices are level: each is ahead in 2 of the measured categories where they differ. Durability score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max 41/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 49/100.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S26 FE
Energy classAA
Durability score41/10049/100
Devicesmartphonesmartphone
Operating systemiOSAndroid
Battery endurance per charge62 h50 h
Battery lasts at least1,000 charge cycles1,200 charge cycles
Battery capacity5,391 mAh4,755 mAh
Drops survived without defect180270
Drop reliability classBA
Repairability index3.14/53.01/5
Repairability classCC
OS updates for at least5 years5 years
Dust & water protectionIP68IP68
Scratch resistanceMohs 5Mohs 5
User-replaceable batteryNoNo
FoldableNoNo
Charging power5 W10 W
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Model numbersA3717SM-S741B/DS

Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.