Galaxy M34 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2023

Galaxy M34

$249

86.4/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

86.4

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery96/100

Apple · 2026

iPhone 18 Pro Max

$1499

92.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

92.8

Benchmark

Performance96/100

Camera94/100

Battery94/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy M34:

✓50g lighter chassis (199g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓$1250 lower launch MSRP ($249 vs $1499)
✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+433 mAh more capacity)

Reasons to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.9" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy M34	iPhone 18 Pro Max
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Super AMOLED	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Screen Size	6.5"	6.9"
Resolution & Density	2340x1080 (396 ppi)	1320 x 2868 pixels (19.5:9 ratio) (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	1,000 nits peak	1000 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak)
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield 2, Anti-reflective coating, Always-On display
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	Apple A20 Pro (2 nm) (2nm)
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Hexa-core (2x High Performance + 4x Efficiency)
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Apple GPU (7-core graphics)
Operating System	Android 13	iOS 27
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal Storage	128GB / 256GB	256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	NVMe fast flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8	48 MP, f/1.5, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, OIS, Dual pixel PDAF, Sensor-shift OIS (gen 2)
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	48 MP (4x optical zoom), f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), OIS
Ultrawide Camera	8 MP, f/2.2	48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
LiDAR / Depth	None	TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth sensing & night portrait)
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps1080p@240fps10-bit HDRDolby Vision HDR (up to 120fps)ProRes RAWApple Log 2Spatial 3D video & stereo sound
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@24/25/30/60fps1080p@120fpsgyro-EISDolby Vision HDR
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	13 MP, f/2.2	18 MP, f/1.9, 20mm (ultrawide multi-aspect)
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	162.6 x 77.7 x 9 mm	163.4 x 78 x 8.8 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight	199 g	249 g (8.78 oz)
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front (Ceramic Shield 2), aluminum frame, aluminum/glass back
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM + eSIM + dual eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min)
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	6,000 mAh	5,567 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	25W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers (Spatial Audio)
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band, hotspot)
Bluetooth	5.1	Bluetooth 6.0, A2DP, LE
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 2.0	USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (up to 10Gbps), DisplayPort video out
NFC	Yes	Yes (Apple Pay Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Face ID, LiDAR scanner, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Black, Silver, Glacier, Burgundy
Launch Price	$249	$1,499 / €1,600

Editorial Lab Verdict

iPhone 18 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 92.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, iPhone 18 Pro Max ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its Apple A20 Pro architecture and verified 94/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy M34:

Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+433 mAh more) · Lighter body: 199g (50g lighter in hand)

When to buy iPhone 18 Pro Max:

Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 86.4 · Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 25W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy M34 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max

Which phone is better: Galaxy M34 or iPhone 18 Pro Max?

iPhone 18 Pro Max leads with an overall BeastScore of 92.8/100 compared to Galaxy M34 (86.4/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 92.8 vs top rival 86.4 and Significantly faster wired charging: 45W vs max 25W.