Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Black 256GB
Samsung
60 Overall Score
Scores
Photography
Budget
Flagship
Gaming
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Super 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 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core |
| Processor Model | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Octa-Core |
| CPU Cores | 6 | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 2.40★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 8x | 10x★ |
| Video | 4K 120 fps Dolby Vision | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,422 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Adaptive Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | — |
| Bluetooth | 6 | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM | eSIM, Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | Water resistant | IP67★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg | 0.20 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 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)
Pricing
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Deep Blue 256GB0.092score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Black 256GB0.127score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy A Series A36 Awesome Black 256GB offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 41 specs.
