iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra compared in terms of durability

**iPhone 18 Pro Max and Galaxy S26 Ultra compared in durability test**

The creators of the PhoneBuff YouTube channel compared the durability of the iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Galaxy S26 Ultra.

In the first test, the smartphones were dropped from a height of one meter. The glass on the back panel of both cracked, but Apple's flagship remained in better condition. The Samsung phone suffered significantly more damage in terms of appearance.

In the second stage, the devices were dropped on their corners. The aluminum frames of both smartphones were scratched, but the damage on the iPhone 18 Pro Max was more serious, with noticeable dents appearing. It was in this stage that the Galaxy S26 Ultra came out on top.

The third test — dropping them screen-side down — was decisive. The iPhone's display remained intact, while the Galaxy's shattered. At the same time, its fingerprint scanner stopped working.

In the subsequent rounds, the height was increased to 1.5 meters, but the situation barely changed. Interestingly, the screen of the iPhone 18 Pro Max only cracked after the sixth and final drop.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra scored 53 points.

A drop test cannot be called a scientific experiment, but it gives a general idea of what can happen when smartphones are accidentally dropped. It is also worth noting that both devices were tested without cases, so in real life with protection, they will certainly be more durable.