Galaxy S26 Ultra vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Which one shows video bigger? Drawn to physical scale.
For 16:9 video, the Galaxy S26 Ultra shows a picture about 5.9″ across and the iPhone 18 Pro Max about 5.9″ — practically the same size.
Both have a 6.9″ screen of almost exactly the same shape, so video comes out the same size on either: 16:9 plays at about 5.9″ and 2.39:1 movies at about 6.8″, within 1% by area in every format. What differs is sharpness, not size: the S26 Ultra packs 3120×1440 pixels against the iPhone’s 2868×1320.
| Format | Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Larger |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16:9 YouTube · TV | ≈5.9″ | ≈5.9″ | tie |
| 9:16 TikTok · Reels · Shorts | ≈5.9″ | ≈5.9″ | tie |
| 4:3 Classic TV · iPad | ≈4.8″ | ≈4.8″ | tie |
| 3:2 Camera photos | ≈5.2″ | ≈5.2″ | tie |
| 1:1 Instagram square | ≈4.1″ | ≈4.1″ | tie |
| 2.39:1 Movies (widescreen) | ≈6.8″ | ≈6.8″ | tie |
| 1.90:1 IMAX | ≈6.2″ | ≈6.2″ | tie |
| Galaxy S26 Ultra | iPhone 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.9″ | 6.9″ |
| Resolution | 3120×1440 | 2868×1320 |
| Aspect ratio | 2.17:1 | 2.17:1 |
| Type | Phone | Phone |
| Year | 2026 | 2026 |
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