Apple iPhone 16 pro max vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro

One of these devices is still rumored — its specs are not official yet and may change before launch.

Apple iPhone 16 pro max

Apple iPhone 16 pro max

Apple · Phone

7.0/ 10 — Good

$1,199≈ €1,073 · ≈ £895≈ converted at today's rate · Buy on Amazon

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro

Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro

Samsung · Phone Rumored

8.0/ 10 — Good

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Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro wins clearly over Apple iPhone 16 pro max — 8.0 overall against 7.0.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro takes 5 of the 5 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro has the bigger battery — 5,240 mAh against 3,582 mAh.
  • On paper, Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 48 MP.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Pro charges faster — 60W wired against 25W.

Category scores

CategoryApple iPhone 16 pro maxSamsung Galaxy S27 Pro
Performance7.28.0Better
Camera6.87.5Better
Display8.08.6Better
Battery5.78.2Better
Design & Build7.8—
Software6.97.4Better
Call Quality—7.8

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SpecificationApple iPhone 16 pro maxSamsung Galaxy S27 Pro
Network
Technology—5G
Launch
MonthSeptember—
Year2024—
StatusAvailableRumored. Exp. release 2027
Release Date—Exp. announcement 2027
Body
Dimensions—154.1 x 73.8 x 8.0 mm
Sim—Dual Nano-SIM
Display
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, Privacy Display
Size6.9—
Resolution2868 x 1320 pixels (~460 ppi)—
ProtectionCeramic Shield—
Platform
OsiOS 18Android 17
ChipsetApple A18 Pro—
CpuHexa-core—
GpuApple GPU—
Memory
Internal—256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
Main Camera
Wide48 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, Main camera—
Ultrawide48 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° field of view—
Telephoto12 MP, f/2.8, 65 mm, 3x optical zoom—
FeaturesOIS, AFOIS
Triple—200 MP (wide), OIS + 50 MP (ultrawide) + telephoto (unconfirmed)
Selfie Camera
Single—16 MP
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Face Unlock, Virtual proximity sensing—
Battery
Type3582 mAh5240 mAh
Charging25W wired60W wired
Misc
ColorsBlack Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium—
ModelsA2941SM-S957, SM-S957B/DS
Audio
JackNo—
LoudspeakerYes—
Build
ProtectionIP68, Drop resistant—
MaterialsGlass front, Glass back, Titanium frame—
Cameras
Wide · Mp48—
Wide · Aperture1.8—
Wide · Focal Length24—
Wide · DescriptionMain camera—
Ultrawide · Mp48—
Ultrawide · Aperture2.2—
Ultrawide · Focal Length13—
Ultrawide · Description120° field of view—
Telephoto · Mp12—
Telephoto · Aperture2.8—
Telephoto · Focal Length65—
Telephoto · Description3x optical zoom—
Connectivity
WlanWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac—
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE—
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS—
NfcYes—
InfraredNo—
RadioNo—
UsbUSB Type-C—
Dimensions
Size163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm—
Weight227—
Memory Storage
0 · Ram8GB—
0 · Storage8GB—
1 · Ram8GB—
1 · Storage8GB—
2 · Ram8GB—
2 · Storage8GB—
Sensors
FingerprintFingerprint (under-display)—
AccelerometerAccelerometer—
GyroscopeGyroscope—
CompassCompass—
BarometerBarometer—
Face UnlockFace Unlock—
Virtual ProximityVirtual proximity sensing—
ListFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Face Unlock, Virtual proximity sensing—
Sim
TypesNano-SIM, eSIM, Dual SIM—
Storage
Card SlotNo—
TypeNVMe—

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