Galaxy S26 Ultra seen as top Android rival to iPhone 18 Pro Max

Samsung Electronics\' Galaxy S26 Ultra has been named the Android smartphone closest to Apple\'s iPhone 18 Pro Max, with an assessment that it is effectively the only product able to match Apple\'s top model when hardware, software completeness and global distribution are weighed together. Engadget called it the most balanced alternative, while noting Apple still leads on processor performance and video recording quality. Other candidates included Google\'s Pixel 11 Pro XL and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max.