Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max alternatives
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
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A17 Pro
3 nm
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4441 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 A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
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Exynos 1330
5 nm
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5000 mAh
25W
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6.7"
1080 x 2340 pixels
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50 MP
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
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Specs
2x3.78 GHz
4x2.11 GHz
2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 1024GB (NVMe)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 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, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom)
12 MP
(f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF)
f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS
5 MP
f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro), 1/5.0", 1.75µm
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
(f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS)
f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
22 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79
13 5G bands
n1, n3, n5, n6, n7, n8, n26, n28, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max with its Apple A17 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 with the Exynos 1330 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Samsung Galaxy A17 launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 21, whereas Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max launched with iOS 17 and will get iOS 17. Samsung Galaxy A17 will get security updates until 2031 (approx. 6 years), while Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is supported till 2030.
Both Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max also boasts a brighter screen with 2000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy A17 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Samsung Galaxy A17 also supports faster wired charging at 25W, compared to 20W on Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max supports wireless charging at 15W, while Samsung Galaxy A17 does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.