Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 640000 | 1530000 |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 27 W |
| Weight | 195 g | 221 g |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 460 ppi |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4422 mAh |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP |
Between the Galaxy A36 and iPhone 15 Pro Max, the Galaxy A36 comes out ahead in wired charging / weight, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max wins on antutu / pixel density. Overall, the Galaxy A36 scores 63 and the iPhone 15 Pro Max scores 63 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Galaxy A36 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. The biggest gaps in its favor are wired charging, weight, battery capacity, among others. The single most decisive one: Wired charging — 66.67% more. 45 W vs 27 W.
Pick the iPhone 15 Pro Max if the display is what you stare at all day — refresh rate, brightness, or sharpness is where the difference will be most visible. Its strongest claims are antutu, pixel density, water resistance, among others. The single most decisive one: AnTuTu — 139.06% more. 1530000 vs 640000.
Both ship with comparable ram, screen size, refresh rate, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Samsung - Galaxy A36 or Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare pixel density, battery capacity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Samsung - Galaxy A36 if…
Samsung - Galaxy A36 has the measurable edge on wired charging w, weight g, battery capacity mah.
Choose Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max if…
Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max has the measurable edge on antutu score, pixel density ppi, ip rating.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Samsung - Galaxy A36 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 66.67% more. 45 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Weight — 26.00 g less. 195 vs 221.
- ▲Battery capacity — 13.07% more. 5000 mAh vs 4422 mAh.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 6 (vs 5).
Why Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 139.06% more. 1530000 vs 640000.
- ▲Pixel density — 19.48% more. 460 ppi vs 385 ppi.
- ▲Water resistance: IP68 (vs IP67).
- ▲Wireless charging: 15 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 glead | 221 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mmlead | 8.25 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP67 | IP68lead |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 " | 6.7 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 385 ppi | 460 ppilead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1900 nits | 2000 nitslead |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAMⓘ | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 128 GB | 256 GBlead |
| AnTuTuⓘ | 640000 | 1530000lead |
| CPU total clockⓘ | 8.4 GHz | 16.5 GHzlead |
Cameras
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacityⓘ | 5000 mAhlead | 4422 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 45 Wlead | 27 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 15 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Samsung - Galaxy A36 | Apple - iPhone 15 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | iOSlead |
| Promised OS updates | 6 yearslead | 5 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Galaxy A36 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
Galaxy A36 has 13.1% more battery — 5000 mAh vs 4422 mAh.
Which is lighter, Galaxy A36 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
Galaxy A36 is 26g lighter — 195g vs 221g.
Is Galaxy A36 waterproof?+
Galaxy A36 has an IP67 rating.
Does iPhone 15 Pro Max support 5G?+
Yes, iPhone 15 Pro Max supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Galaxy A36 or iPhone 15 Pro Max?+
Galaxy A36 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.