Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB) vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/8/2022 10:40 AM, updated: 1/23/2023 8:43 AM

Compare Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max XSamsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)13Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

13PointsApple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)Compare Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus X

Specifications Compare Models

6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4323
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)

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!

13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	vs	13 Advantages Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+195 grams (6.83 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4323 mAh
+45W67% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	27W
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Best output for headset	vs	proprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6/6E (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, 6Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6/6E (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, 6Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+3.46GHz 64bit Hexa-core (4nm)5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256GB (218GB available)	vs	+1TB (964GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, glass front/back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1290x2796 pixels43% Higher resolution screen
390 PPI	vs	+460 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.6"	vs	+6.7"2% Larger screen
(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP1% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 10MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP23% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
5G SA/NSA	vs	+5G NRAdvantage The 5G NR network is newer and faster
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

34 Common items in both devices

Dynamic AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED

HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10

120Hz

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

BSI sensor

+27 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Model	Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Other model names	Galaxy S22 Plus 5G SM-S906E/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)	iPhone 14 Pro Max (A2651, A2893, A2894, A2895, A2896)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Colombia	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	2/25/2022, Announced: 2/9/2022	9/16/2022, Announced: 9/7/2022
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.8 x 157.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.2 in)	77.6 x 160.7 millimeters (3.06 x 6.33 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
System version	Android 12	iOS 16
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.46GHz Everest (Dual-core) 4x 2GHz Sawtooth (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Apple GPU (5-core)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 886916 (v9) Geekbench: 3528 (v5.1) GFXBench: 68fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 956188 (v9) Geekbench: 5423 (v5.1) GFXBench: 54fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	1TB (964GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen size	6.6" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	390 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Ceramic Shield
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1700nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen Always-On Display
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1920 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2894, A2895, A2896 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2651, A2893 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53)
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)	A2894, A2895, A2896 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79) A2651 version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261) A2893 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA, 5G NR
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephotof/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawidef/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady	(quad camera) 48 megapixels 12MP telephotof/2.877mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawidef/2.213mm120°1.4µmdual-pixelPDAF 0.3MP TOF 3DLiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	1080p@240fps ProRes RAW Cinematic mode
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	23mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.24" inches	1/3.6" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	proprietary audio output
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6/6E (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, 6Ghz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wide Band)	Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wide Band)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4323 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	27W Wired fast charging 15W Qi wireless charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) - Samsung DeX	- Colors: Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple - Face ID - Apple Pay - MagSafe
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)	Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.96W/kg (head), 0.94W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.717W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	feature not registered