Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max alternatives
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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
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A16 Bionic
4 nm
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4323 mAh
20W
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6.7"
1290 x 2796 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60fps
- Specs
Samsung Galaxy A36

Samsung Galaxy A36
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Snapdragon 6 Gen 3
4 nm
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5000 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
6GB 256GB (NVMe)
6GB 512GB (NVMe)
6GB 1024GB (NVMe)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
12GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP
f/2.8, 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP
f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", PDAF, OIS
8 MP
f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
5 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, (wide)
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N77, N78, N794
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N7, N8, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max with its Apple A16 Bionic (4nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A36 with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy A36 provides 6 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy A36's 6 years.
Both Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A36 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy A36 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Samsung Galaxy A36 also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max supports wireless charging at 15W, while Samsung Galaxy A36 does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Samsung Galaxy A36 – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.