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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M56

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M56 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

5.9/10

No price yet

Samsung Galaxy M56

5.9/10

No price yet

Best for

  • PhotographySamsung Galaxy M56
  • GamingEither - too close to call
  • Keeping it for yearsApple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Head to head

  • Performance
    9.3
    6.3

    Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chip: Apple A19 Pro against Exynos 1480.

  • Gaming
    7.5
    6.3

    Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the stronger graphics for games.

  • Battery life
    2.0
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  • Display
    5.3
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  • Camera
    3.0
    6.1
  • Durability
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    6.4
  • Longevity
    9.1
    6.2

    Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max should get software updates for about 4.9 more years, against about 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy M56.

  • Storage
    9.4
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  • Connectivity
    6.2
    4.6
  • Size and weight
    1.7
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  • Extras
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    3.2
All specifications
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy M56
General
Communication
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot
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Condition
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Available. Released 2025, April 17
Model
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SM-M566B, SM-M566B/DS
Operating System
iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.1
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Release Year
2025
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Performance
CPU
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Exynos 1480 (4 nm)
GPU
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Xclipse 530
Processor
Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)
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Display
Brightness
3000
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Display Type
OLED
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Refresh Rate
120
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Resolution
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1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~382 ppi density)
Screen Protection
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Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Camera
Megapixels
48
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Video Resolution
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4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
Battery and power
Battery Capacity
4823
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Charging Port
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45W wired
Charging Wattage
25
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Memory
RAM
12
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Storage
Storage Capacity
1000
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Connectivity
2G
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900 / 1800 / 1900
2G Bands
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GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
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HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
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1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands
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1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Bluetooth
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5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
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No
Network Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
Sound
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
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Ports
Headphone Jack
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No
USB Type
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USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Build and size
Build
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Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Dimensions
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6.74 inches, 111.5 cm 2 (~89.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Thickness
8.8
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Features
FM Radio
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No
Questions people ask

Which is better, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M56 are evenly matched - it comes down to what you need. Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max wins on performance, gaming, longevity and connectivity; Samsung Galaxy M56 wins on camera.

Which is faster, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the faster chip: Apple A19 Pro against Exynos 1480.

Which is better for gaming, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max has the stronger graphics for games.

Which will last more years, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max should get software updates for about 4.9 more years, against about 2.5 for Samsung Galaxy M56.

Which is better for photography, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Samsung Galaxy M56 scores higher for photography.

Which is better for keeping it for years, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max scores higher for keeping it for years.

Which is newer, Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy M56?

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max is the newer of the two, released September 2025.

Scores are out of 10 against products released in the last two years, worked out from published specs. Prices are averages of what three or more sellers quoted.