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
What these size differences mean
Calculated from the dimensions shown, rounded to 0.1 mm and 1 g. Percentages use the smaller measurement as the reference. Fold and rotation settings affect the dimensions compared.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.2 mm (0.3% relative to Galaxy A55) wider. Check this difference against the width of your current device and pocket opening.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is 1.9 mm (1.2% relative to Galaxy A55) taller. This describes the body outline; screen diagonal alone does not tell you the overall size.
- iPhone 16 Pro Max is 0.1 mm (1.2% relative to Galaxy A55) thicker. Cases and camera protrusions can change the clearance you need.
- Galaxy A55 is 14 g lighter. This is the listed device-weight difference, not a measured comfort rating.
Use these figures to compare physical size. They do not establish one-handed reach, pocket fit, durability or an overall winner.
Size in everyday life
Picture it in your front pocket.
2018 US jeans study · 20 brands · 80 pairs · Approx. 32-inch waists
Galaxy A55
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Sources and measurement notes
Sizometry compares published specifications and calculates differences. These are not hands-on measurements or tests of comfort, performance or pocket fit.
Check the exact model, year, region and configuration on the linked page. References may cover several variants. Folded and unfolded dimensions differ; cases and camera protrusions may change the space a device needs. Drawings share a relative scale and are not calibrated to life size on your screen.
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