Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Black 256GB
Samsung
60 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 A Series A36 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1900 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 5x |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 45W★ | 30W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | Yes | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Black 256GB
- Strong social proof (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong display (77th percentile)
- Strong camera (75th percentile)
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Black Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong camera (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 9 of 41 specs.