Apple iPhone 16 pro max vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

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 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung · Phone Rumored

8.2/ 10 — Good

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Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra wins clearly over Apple iPhone 16 pro max — 8.2 overall against 7.0.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra takes 5 of the 5 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra has the bigger battery — 5,700 mAh against 3,582 mAh.
  • On paper, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 48 MP.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra charges faster — 60W wired against 25W.

Category scores

CategoryApple iPhone 16 pro maxSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Performance7.28.0Better
Camera6.87.9Better
Display8.08.9Better
Battery5.78.5Better
Design & Build7.8—
Software6.97.4Better
Call Quality—8.3

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SpecificationApple iPhone 16 pro maxSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Network
Technology—5G
Launch
MonthSeptember—
Year2024—
StatusAvailableRumored. Exp. release 2027
Release Date—Exp. announcement 2027
Body
Dimensions—163.8 x 78.3 x 8.0 mm
Sim—Nano-SIM + eSIM
Display
TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO, 120Hz, Privacy Display
Size6.96.9 inches
Resolution2868 x 1320 pixels (~460 ppi)1440 x 3120 pixels
ProtectionCeramic Shield—
Platform
OsiOS 18Android 17
ChipsetApple A18 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (for Galaxy)
CpuHexa-coreOcta-core
GpuApple GPUAdreno 850
Memory
Card Slot—No
Internal—256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB 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, PDAF, LED flash
Triple—200 MP (wide), OIS + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto, 5x), OIS
Selfie Camera
Single—16 MP
Connectivity
Wlan—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0
Nfc—Yes
Usb—USB Type-C 3.2
Features
SensorsFingerprint (under-display), Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Face Unlock, Virtual proximity sensingFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery
Type3582 mAh5700 mAh
Charging25W wired60W wired, 25W wireless
Misc
ColorsBlack Titanium, Natural Titanium, White Titanium, Desert Titanium—
ModelsA2941SM-S958, SM-S958U, SM-S958B
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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