5 iPhones that go head-to-head with Samsung’s top phones

Apple’s premium iPhones compete with Samsung’s Galaxy S26 and Galaxy Z Fold devices. Introduced in September 2026, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max feature the A20 Pro chip and a 48-megapixel main camera with variable aperture, with the Pro Max facing the Galaxy S26 Ultra. Apple’s first foldable, the iPhone Duo, opens to a 7.6-inch display and supports Apple Pencil input, challenging Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold range. The iPhone 17 Pro Max remains a premium alternative with an A19 Pro chip, while Samsung’s strengths include zoom capabilities and the S Pen.