Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

Compare Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S22 5G to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is priced from ₹1,49,900, while Samsung Galaxy S22 5G is available at ₹85,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S22 5G Comparison Overview

Key HighlightsApple iPhone 17 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S22 5G
Price₹1,49,900₹85,999
ProcessorApple A19 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Display6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz6.1 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery4823mAh, 40W3700mAh, 25W
RAM/Storage12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (NvMe)8GB (LPDDR5), 128GB (UFS 3.1)
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,49,900

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7.0/10

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Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

₹85,999

₹13,000 higher than launch price

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Reasons To Consider

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
checkmarkFaster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (A19 Pro)
checkmarkLarger battery capacity for longer usage - (4823mAh)
checkmarkBigger RAM for smoother app switching and multitasking - (12GB)
checkmarkFeatures a crispier and higher resolution display - (1.5K)
checkmarkFaster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (40W)
checkmarkHigher optical zoom for clearer, detailed shots of distant subjects - (4X Zoom)
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G
checkmarkCrisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 8K@24fps
checkmarkSuper slow-motion video recording support producing fluid, detailed playback - (960 fps slomo)
checkmarkThinner, lightweight design offering comfortable one-handed handling - (7.6 mm)
checkmarkSupports reverse wireless charging for accessories
checkmarkBetter Software experience with multiple prebuilt features - (One UI)
checkmarkHigher quality Gorilla Glass Victus+ rear panel
GamingSee More Details
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Samsung Galaxy S22 5G62
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Samsung Galaxy S22 5G67
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max100
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G74
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Samsung Galaxy S22 5G88
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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max100
Samsung Galaxy S22 5G79

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A19 ProQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Display6.9 inches, 1.5K OLED, 120Hz6.1 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera48MP (Wide-angle), 48MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 18MP (Front)50MP (Wide-angle), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Front)
Battery4823mAh, 40W3700mAh, 25W
RAM12GB (LPDDR5X)8GB (LPDDR5)
Storage256GB (NvMe)128GB (UFS 3.1)

General

Box ContentsPhone, Type-C CablePhone, Type-C cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price₹1,49,900₹72,999

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Display TypeOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
LTPO SupportYes-
Playback QualityDolby VisionHDR10+
Display EngineSuper Retina XDRDynamic 2X
Anti Reflection CoatingYes-
Display Size6.9 inches6.1 inches
Area115.6 cm²90.1 cm²
Display Form FactorFlat DisplayFlat Display
Screen to Body Ratio90.7%87.4%
Resolution Width1320pixels1080pixels
Resolution Height2868pixels2340pixels
Aspect Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Density460ppi425ppi
Display Bit Rate10-bit8-bit
Color Gamut Range100%100%
Display Resolution1.5KFHD+
Typical Brightness1000nits-
High Brightness1600nits1300nits
Peak Brightness3000nits1300nits
Eye ProtectionPWM Dimming-
Contrast Ratio2,000,000:12,000,000:1
Colour GamutDCI-P3DCI-P3
Colour Depth1.07 Billion Colours16.7 Million Colours

Body

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Height163.4 mm146 mm
Width78 mm70.6 mm
Thickness8.75 mm7.6 mm
Weight231 grams167 grams
Screen MaterialCeramic Shield 2Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display ProtectionApple Ceramic Shield 2-
Back MaterialCeramic ShieldGorilla Glass Victus+
Side MaterialAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
PortsUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1
Additional FeaturesDisplay PortOTG
IP RatingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers, Tuned by AKG
Sound TuningDolby AtmosAKG

Processor

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Chipset ManufacturerAppleQualcomm
ChipsetA19 ProSnapdragon 8 Gen 1
Fabrication Size3 nm4 nm
Number of CoresHexa-coreOcta-core
Clock Speed2x4.26GHz + 4 Cores1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
Cooling SystemVapor Chamber Cooling-
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Adreno 730

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu

2094047

1245739

Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core

3899

1661

Operating System

OS NameiOSAndroid
OS Version2612
OS SkiniOSOne UI
Inbuilt AIApple Intelligence-
Gaming ModeYes-
Bloatware Free OSYes-
OS Updates7 year(s)4 year(s)
Security Updates7 year(s)5 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Assistant, AI Camera, Apple Intelligence, Live Translate, Siri AI-

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Main Camera Megapixel48MP50MP
Main Camera Aperturef/1.78f/1.8
Main Camera Lens TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Main Camera Camera SensorSony IMX903-
Main Camera Sensor Size1/1.28"1/1.56"
Main Camera Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OISDual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel48MP10MP
Main Camera #2 Aperturef/2.8f/2.4
Main Camera #2 Field of View120°-
Main Camera #2 Lens TypePeriscopeTelephoto
Main Camera #2 Camera SensorSony IMX973-
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size1/2.55"1/3.94"
Main Camera #2 Camera FeaturesPDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF
Main Camera #3 Megapixel48MP12MP
Main Camera #3 Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Main Camera #3 Field of View120°120°
Main Camera #3 Lens TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Main Camera #3 Camera SensorSony IMX972-
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size1/2.55"1/2.55"
Main Camera #3 Camera FeaturesPDAFSuper Steady Video
FeaturesAction Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, Geotagging, HDR, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Photonic Engine, Portrait mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapseAuto HDR, LED flash
Camera StabilizationSensor Shift OISOIS
Raw Photo SupportYes-
Dynamic Video Recording SupportDolby Vision RecordingHDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording SupportYesYes
Slow Motion Recording240 fps slomo960 fps slomo
Auto Focus TypeDual Pixel Auto FocusContrast Detection Auto Focus
Max Zoom Supported20-50X20-50X
Optical Zoom Support4X3X
Video Features10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Apple ProRAW, Cinematic mode, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Dual Video, Macro Video Recording, Night Video Recording, ProRes Video Recording, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Recording1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@100fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@960fps, 8K@24fps
Log Video Recording SupportYes-

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Front Camera #1 Megapixel18MP10MP
Front Camera #1 Aperturef/1.9f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Focal Length20 mm26 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size0.96 µm1.22 µm
Front Camera #1 Lens TypeUltrawideWide
Front Camera #1 Camera SensorSony IMX914-
Front Camera #1 Camera FeaturesDual Pixel PDAF, OISAuto Focus
Features3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, Portrait Mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapseHdR
Auto Focus TypeDual Pixel PDAFContrast Detection Auto Focus
Video FeaturesCinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording1080@30fps, 4k@30/60fps
Video Recording1080@120fps, 1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps1080@30fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording SupportDolby Vision RecordingSDR recording
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size-1/3.2"

Battery

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Battery Capacity4823mAh3700mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Charging SupportYesYes
Reverse Wired Charging SupportYes-
Charging Speed Wired40W25W
Charging Speed Wireless25W15W
Charging Standards SupportedMAGSAFE, PD3.2, Qi 2.2PD3.0, Qi
Charging Speed Reverse Wired4.5W-
Reverse Wireless Charging Support-Yes
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless-4.5W

Memory

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Storage Size256128
Storage TypeNvMeUFS 3.1
RAM Size128
RAM TypeLPDDR5XLPDDR5

Network

Sim TypeDual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support5G5G
Band Types5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA
2G Bands1800, 1900, 850, 9001800, 1900, 850, 900
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 21001, 2, 4, 5, 8
4G BandsLTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G BandsSA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 791, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Wi-Fi StandardsWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wi-Fi FeaturesHotspotWi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi VersionWiFi 7WiFi 6e
Bluetooth Version65.2
Bluetooth CodecsAAC, Apple LosslessA2DP, AAC, LE
GPSBeidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, Navic, QZSSBeidou, GPS, QZSS
NFC SupportSupportedSupported

Features

Sensors on BoardAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Dual Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Fingerprint Scanner, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Haptic FeedbackTaptic Engine-
Fingerprint Scanner-Ultrasonic (under display)

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