Samsung
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $1,199 |
| Display size | 6.6-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.4 mm × 161.1 mm × 8.2 mm | 77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 227 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Textured matte glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 2868 × 1320 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 32 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C (USB 3) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Titanium |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | $1,199 |
| Display size | 6.6-inch | 6.9-inch |
| Dimensions | 77.4 mm × 161.1 mm × 8.2 mm | 77.6 mm × 163.0 mm × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 213 g | 227 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Textured matte glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Super AMOLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 | 2868 × 1320 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 1480 | Apple A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | Yes | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Fusion · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 48 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 120 mm · 5× optical zoom · OIS |
| Macro camera | Macro · 5 MP · ƒ/2.4 | — |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 32 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 120 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 60 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 25 W | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | Super Fast Charging | MagSafe, Qi2 |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 5000 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB-C (USB 3) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Titanium |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy A55
14 g lighter
Height
iPhone 16 Pro Max
1.9 mm taller · minor difference
Width
Very similar width
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy A55 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy A55
Strengths
- Genuinely premium aluminum-and-glass build for a mid-range price
- Standout 5,000mAh battery that holds up well even two years into ownership
- Dependable 50MP main camera with strong daylight and low-light results
Compromises
- 25W wired charging with no wireless option feels slow for the category
- 5MP macro camera is widely viewed as a low-utility addition
- Mushy haptic feedback compared with the otherwise premium feel
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Strengths
- Best-in-lineup battery endurance for real travel and heavy days
- 6.9-inch ProMotion display transforms media, gaming, and mobile editing
- Full Pro camera system including 5x telephoto and 48MP ultrawide
Compromises
- Wide, heavy body limits one-handed and pocket-first use
- 227 g long-session fatigue for some owners
- No camera advantage over the smaller iPhone 16 Pro