iPhone 18 vs Samsung Galaxy S27: Price in India, camera, display, processor and other expected differences
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 18 next year.
Samsung is also said to launch the Galaxy S27 next year,
Here is quick comparison of the iPhone 18 and the Galaxy S27, based on leaks and rumours.
Apple hosted its ‘Surprise and shine’ event last month, where the tech giant launched the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max. Unlike previous years, Apple did not unveil the standard iPhone 18 alongside the new Pro models. However, the vanilla model has reportedly not been cancelled and is expected to arrive next year. Meanwhile, Samsung is also rumoured to launch the Galaxy S27 next year, which will compete with the iPhone 18. So, how would the iPhone 18 and Galaxy S27 compare on paper? Here is a quick comparison based on leaks and rumours.
SurveyiPhone 18 vs Samsung Galaxy S27: Display
The Apple iPhone 18 is said to feature a 6.3-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S27 is also expected to feature a 6.3-inch screen with 120Hz to 144Hz high refresh rate support and a peak brightness of over 2,600 nits.
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iPhone 18 vs Samsung Galaxy S27: Camera
For photography, the iPhone 18 is likely to equip a dual camera setup on the back, which may include a 48MP primary sensor and a 48MP ultra-wide lens. For selfies and video calls, there could be a 24MP camera on the front.
In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy S27 is rumoured to house a triple camera setup on the back, consisting of a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP telephoto lens. On the front, you can expect a 12MP camera for selfies and video calls.
iPhone 18 vs Samsung Galaxy S27: Processor and battery
The Apple iPhone 18 is expected to be powered by the A20 chip, and is likely to be backed by a 4,000 mAh battery with 25W charging support. For comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S27 is said to come with a battery capacity of around 4,300 mAh to 4,900 mAh with support for wired charging speeds between 25W and 45W. It may equip the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 processor or Samsung’s Exynos 2700 chip.
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iPhone 18 vs Samsung Galaxy S27: Price in India
Given that the iPhone 17 is priced at Rs 99,900 in India, the iPhone 18 may cost over Rs 1 lakh. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S27 is also expected to be priced at more than Rs 1 lakh.
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