Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: India pricing, display, camera and other expected specs compared

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Apple is gearing up to host its ‘Surprise and shine’ event on September 9, 2026, where the company is expected to unveil the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Samsung is reportedly planning to include a Pro model in its upcoming Galaxy S27 series.

The Galaxy S27 Pro may go head-to-head with the iPhone 18 Pro.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: India pricing, display, camera and other expected specs compared

Apple is gearing up to host its ‘Surprise and shine’ event on September 9, 2026, where the company is expected to unveil its next-generation Pro models: the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. However, Apple may soon face a new rival, as Samsung is reportedly planning to include a Pro model in its upcoming Galaxy S27 series. The Galaxy S27 Pro could go head-to-head with the iPhone 18 Pro. So, how would the iPhone 18 Pro and Galaxy S27 Pro compare on paper? Here is a quick comparison of the smartphones based on leaks.

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: Display

The Apple iPhone 18 Pro is expected to feature a 6.3-inch LTPO OLED display with a 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro is rumored to feature a 6.47-inch to 6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X flat display with a variable 120Hz refresh rate and over 2,600 nits of peak brightness.

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: Camera

The iPhone 18 Pro is likely to house a triple camera setup on the back, which may include a 48MP main sensor, a 48MP ultra-wide lens and a 48MP telephoto lens. For selfies and video calls, the phone is expected to feature an 18MP or 24MP front-facing camera.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Pro is said to come with a 200MP main camera, a 50MP ultra-wide lens and a 12MP telephoto sensor. On the front, you can expect a 12MP or 16MP sensor for selfies.

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Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: Processor and battery

Under the hood, the iPhone 18 Pro is likely to be powered by Apple’s A20 Pro chip, and may pack a 4,567 mAh battery. On the other hand, the Galaxy S27 Pro is expected to be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Extreme chip or Exynos 2700 chip. The phone may be backed by a 5,200 mAh battery.

Apple iPhone 18 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro: Price in India

As far as the pricing is concerned, the iPhone 18 Pro is expected to be priced between Rs 1,39,900 and Rs 1,40,000 in India. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro is rumoured to range between Rs 1,10,000 and Rs 1,29,990.

Ayushi Jain

Ayushi Jain

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