Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB
Samsung
61 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S26+ | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | — | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | — | 6★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 12 GB★ | 8 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | — | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | — | 5x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water Resistant | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong connectivity (87th percentile)87th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB0.034score per dollar
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB0.062score per dollar
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB offers 1.8x better value for money
Samsung Galaxy S26+ Cobalt Violet 512GB
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 10 of 40 specs.
