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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?

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Compare Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max X Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB) 13Points
6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S22+ Plus X
6.7"
OLED

1290x2796

48
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4323
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 14 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!

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB) vs iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)} 15 Advantages Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+195 grams (6.83 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs240 grams (8.4 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)3%
Thinner
vs7.85 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh4%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4323 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.
vs27W
+Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Best output for headset
vsproprietary audio output
+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
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsUSB 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 3.1vs+NVMe (SSD)Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Aluminum frame, glass front/backvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1290x2796 pixels43%
Higher resolution screen
390 PPIvs+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 + 12MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP1%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
OIS: Optical stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilization on both camerasAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/1.56" inchesvs+1/1.28" inches22%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 10MPvs+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP23%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
Dynamic AMOLED / Super Retina XDR OLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
120Hz
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
HDR photo/video on both cameras
f/1.8 (aperture)
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
ModelGalaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Other model namesGalaxy S22 Plus 5G SM-S906E/Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)iPhone 14 Pro Max (A2651, A2893, A2894, A2895, A2896)
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilColombia
(Latin America), Brazil, Colombia
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date2/25/2022, Announced: 2/9/20229/16/2022, Announced: 9/7/2022
Depth7.6 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)
Weight195 grams (6.83 ounces)240 grams (8.4 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+
Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDSuper Retina XDR OLED
Screen size6.6" inches6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1290x2796 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)390 PPI460 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusCeramic Shield
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1700nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1000nits[typ], 2000nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display
Oleophobic coating screen
True-tone
Wide color gamut

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
System versionAndroid 12iOS 16
Firmware updateAndroid 14iOS 17
User InterfaceOne UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)64bit: Apple A16 Bionic (4nm)
CPUOcta-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 controllerQualcomm 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

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
1TB (964GB available)
NVMe (SSD)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
e-SIM (Eletronic)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1920 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 networkSA/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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.877mmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1.4µmdual-pixelPDAF
0.3MP TOF 3D LiDAR-scanner
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens24mm lens
Sensor size1/1.56" inches1/1.28" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.22µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization on both cameras
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240fps (slow motion)
720p@960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+
1080p@240fps
ProRes RAW
Cinematic mode

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels(dual front camera)
12 megapixels
0.3MP SL 3D
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens23mm lens
Sensor size1/3.24" inches1/3.6" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorproprietary audio output
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gesture
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4323 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
27W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)iPhone 14 Pro Max (1TB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Phantom Black, White, Pink Gold, Green, Graphite, Sky Blue, Violet, Cream
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• Colors: Space Black, Silver, Gold, Deep Purple
• Apple Pay
• Face ID
• MagSafe

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S22+ (SM-S906E/DS 256GB)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
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