Which one is best for you?
Samsung’s Galaxy S7 dropped in 2016 to great acclaim. Improving on the previous year’s groundbreaking S6, the Galaxy S7 was a great phone, but how does it stack up against the 2018 offering from Apple?
iPhone XS Max is the latest plus-size iPhone, and is therefore much bigger, with a 6.5-inch OLED screen compared to the S7’s 5.1-inch display. Both screens deliver outstanding colours and contrast.
Samsung’s camera is excellent for low light performance. Apple have concentrated on in-camera processing, introducing a host of smart new features such as Smart HDR, giving photos cleaner contrast and more realistic exposure.
Take a look at our quick feature guide to help you decide which phone is best suited to your needs.
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Apple
iPhone XS Max
Take stunning professional pictures with iPhone XS Max’s feature-laden dual-lens camera, including Apple’s Smart HDR
See more on the gorgeous 6.5-inch OLED display – or multi-task with split screen view
Experience a smoother and more immersive gaming experience thanks to the powerful new A12 Bionic chip.
Personalise your favourite Animoji and add stickers and filters for even more fun
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Samsung
Galaxy S7
Enjoy a smooth experience when playing games with a powerful Quad-core chip and Super AMOLED display
Travel light with a pocket-sized phone that weighs just 152 grams
Capture the action in fine detail with a 12-megapixel main camera
Take great selfies with the dedicated 5-megapixel front-facing camera
| Name | iPhone XS Max | Galaxy S7 |
|---|---|---|
| Image |
Buy the XS Max |
Buy the Galaxy S7 |
| Display | 6.5 inches | 5.1 inches |
| Size and weight |
Height: 157.5 mm Width: 77.4 mm Depth: 7.7 mm Weight: 208 grams |
Height: 142.4 mm Width: 69.6 mm Depth: 7.9 mm Weight: 152 grams |
| Rear camera | Dual 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 5 MP |
| Video recording | 4K video recording at 24fps | 4K video recording at 30 fps |
| Processor | A12 Bionic Chip | Exynos 8890 |
| Battery | 3174 mAh | 3000 mAh |
| Storage |
64 GB 256 GB 512 GB |
32 GB |
| Splash, water and dust resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Buy now | Buy the XS Max | Buy the Galaxy S7 |