Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy A A36 Lavender 256GB
Samsung
67 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A A36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.6 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2622 x 1206 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits★ | 1900 nits |
| HDR | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | 2.4 GHz |
| Processor Model | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 2.40★ |
| RAM | 8 GB★ | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 8x | 10x★ |
| Video | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision | 4K |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,422 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Super Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6 | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | Dual SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | IP67★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
Samsung Galaxy A A36 Lavender 256GB
- Strong feature (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong camera (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong display (74th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Scores 86 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.