Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) vs Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy C8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/12/2023 6:17 PM, updated: 3/11/2024 4:05 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy C8 X Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4323
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB) Compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

29 Advantages Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
+3.78GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)46% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR4X
+1TB (960GB available)41 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (23GB available)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 5.1
+Titanium frame, glass front and backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Aluminum body, glass front
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1290x2796 pixels74% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+460 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+6.7"22% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster	vs	4G LTE-A
+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps16 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4323 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Ceramic ShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
221 grams (7.74 ounces)	vs	+180 grams (6.3 ounces)23% Lighter
8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)4% Thinner
Dual-LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP29% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

12 Common items in both devices

Super Retina XDR OLED / Super AMOLED

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
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Model	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Other model names	iPhone 15 Pro Max (A2849, A3105, A3106, A3108)	盖乐世 C8 3GB RAM + 32GB, SM-C7100ZKDCHC
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/22/2023, Announced: 9/12/2023	9/1/2017
Depth	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 159.9 millimeters (3.02 x 6.3 in)	74.7 x 152.4 millimeters (2.94 x 6 in)
Weight	221 grams (7.74 ounces)	180 grams (6.3 ounces)
Build, materials	Titanium frame, glass front and back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	460 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Not supported
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Always-On Display Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
System version	iOS 17	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A17 Pro (3nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757T Helio P25 (16nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.78GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU Pro (6-core)	ARM Mali-T880 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1487226 (v10) Geekbench: 7237 (v6.0)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1TB (960GB available) NVMe (SSD)	32GB (23GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	e-SIM (Eletronic)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 () mmWave ()	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP periscope telephoto f/2.8120mm1.12µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP f/1.9
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.28" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps ProRes RAW Cinematic mode	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4323 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	16 hours
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black titanium, White titanium, Blue titanium, Natural titanium • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Always-on display
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 15 Pro Max (1TB)	Galaxy C8 (SM-C7100 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.719W/kg (head), 1.26W/kg (body)