Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Lime 128GB
Samsung
77 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 | AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1200 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 5 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 16 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 5x |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | Fast-charge capable |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.20 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Lime 128GB
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong battery (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong feature (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong camera (90th percentile)90th %ile
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 7 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 42 specs.