Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max alternatives
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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
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A18 Pro
3 nm
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4676 mAh
45W
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6.9"
1320 x 2868 pixels
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48 MP
4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy F36

Samsung Galaxy F36
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Exynos 1380
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
4K@30fps
- Specs
4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78
4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
8GB 512GB (NVMe)
8GB 1024GB (NVMe)
8GB 128GB
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
48 MP
f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 0.7µm, 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
2 MP
f/2.4, (macro)
1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
1080p@25/30/60/120fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid)
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30, N66
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N53, N70, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N3, N5, N8, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N78
In this performance comparison, the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max with its Apple A18 Pro (3nm) performs better than the Samsung Galaxy F36 with the Exynos 1380 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Samsung Galaxy F36 provides 6 years. For security updates, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers 7 years of support compared to Samsung Galaxy F36's 6 years.
Both Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy F36 feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at nits. Notably, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Samsung Galaxy F36 features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 25W on Samsung Galaxy F36. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max supports wireless charging at 25W, while Samsung Galaxy F36 does not support wireless charging.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max includes an IP68 rating, while Samsung Galaxy F36 lacks an official IP rating.
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.