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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S26+

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max scores higher (64/100 vs 63). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: Samsung Galaxy S26+ (72 vs 61).
  • Smart: Samsung Galaxy S26+ (68 vs 62).
  • Premium: Samsung Galaxy S26+ (64), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (87), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (69 vs 53).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: Samsung Galaxy S26+ (86 vs 63).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max (90 vs 33).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S26+
Overall score64/10063/100
Performance63/10086/100
Camera87/100not measured
Display68/100not measured
Battery69/10053/100
Working memory (RAM)25/10060/100
Storage90/10033/100
Fast charging< 5/10026/100
Brightness31/10045/100
Updates75/10090/100
New price checkednot measured$1,000
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How these scores are calculated

Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max sheet → Samsung Galaxy S26+ sheet →

And if neither?

OnePlus 15R has a higher Smart score than Samsung Galaxy S26+ (77 vs 68) for a lower new price ($699 vs $1,000).

OnePlus 15R sheet →