Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB is cheaper by SAR 360 (prices checked 5 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Higher front camera: 32 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower weight: 163 g vs 227 g
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh) · slight difference
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 360
  • Larger screen size: 6.9 in vs 6.4 in · slight difference

The deciding difference here: front camera and weight and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.4 in✓ 6.9 in
  • Display type

    Super AMOLEDOLED
  • Resolution

    1080 x 24002868 x 1320

Specifications side by side

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Spec
SamsungSAR 3,959
Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB specs
AppleSAR 3,599
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 3,959SAR 3,599
ProcessorExynos 1380Apple A16 Bionic
Battery capacity✓ 5,000 mAh4,685 mAh
Wired charging25 W—
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Years of OS updates4 years—
Storage256 GB256 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB8 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB?

Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB: Exynos 1380; Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB: Apple A16 Bionic. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB: 50 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A54 EE 256GB: 5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh on the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.