Galaxy A57 5G vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone 17 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.5/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy A57 5G
iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins 5 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone 17 Pro Max8090
- CameraGalaxy A57 5G8885
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17 Pro Max6076
- BatteryTie8686
- DisplayiPhone 17 Pro Max8890
- ConnectivityiPhone 17 Pro Max68100
- SecurityiPhone 17 Pro Max86100
- ValueGalaxy A57 5G8055
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery5,088 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Galaxy A57 5G charges faster45W vs 40W
- Galaxy A57 5G has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the bigger screen6.9" vs 6.7"
- Galaxy A57 5G is lighter179 g vs 233 g
- Galaxy A57 5G launched cheaper$549 vs $1,199
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 12 MP
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Exynos 1680
- iPhone 17 Pro Max has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6
- iPhone 17 Pro Max is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone 17 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 84.5/100
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.7"). The Galaxy A57 5G is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (45W vs 40W).
Lighter: 179 g vs 233 g (54 g less) · Lower launch price: $549 vs $1,199
Optical telephoto zoom (1 telephoto lens) · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits vs 1,900 nits
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy A57 5G or iPhone 17 Pro Max?
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,088 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and bigger screen (6.9" vs 6.7"). The Galaxy A57 5G is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (45W vs 40W). BeastScore: Galaxy A57 5G 84.8/100, iPhone 17 Pro Max 84.5/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy A57 5G and iPhone 17 Pro Max?
Galaxy A57 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. iPhone 17 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 5088 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy A57 5G and iPhone 17 Pro Max compare for speed?
Galaxy A57 5G scores 80/100 for performance; iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 90/100.
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