Galaxy S27 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
Galaxy S27 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 95.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Galaxy S27 Ultra
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Galaxy S27 Ultra wins 5 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedGalaxy S27 Ultra9880
- CameraGalaxy S27 Ultra9685
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- BatteryGalaxy S27 Ultra9078
- DisplayGalaxy S27 Ultra9888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueGalaxy S27 Ultra8055
- Galaxy S27 Ultra has the bigger battery5,700 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
- Galaxy S27 Ultra has a sharper main camera200 MP vs 48 MP
- Galaxy S27 Ultra has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Galaxy S27 Ultra has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 vs Apple A18 Pro
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Galaxy S27 Ultra wins — BeastScore 95.0/100
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,700 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 48 MP).
Larger battery: 5,700 mAh vs 4,685 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: Galaxy S27 Ultra or iPhone 16 Pro Max?
The Galaxy S27 Ultra is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,700 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) and sharper main camera (200 MP vs 48 MP). BeastScore: Galaxy S27 Ultra 95.0/100, iPhone 16 Pro Max 80.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Galaxy S27 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max?
Galaxy S27 Ultra has a 6.9-inch display and 5700 mAh battery. iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch display and 4685 mAh battery.
How do Galaxy S27 Ultra and iPhone 16 Pro Max compare for speed?
Galaxy S27 Ultra scores 98/100 for performance; iPhone 16 Pro Max scores 80/100.
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