Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black)
Snapdragon 820 · 64GB · Black
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)
A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · US Carrier
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) lands at 58 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) ahead by 38 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on camera (95 vs 55).
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on battery (90 vs 52).
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on cpu (96 vs 58).
Display
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) leads on display (93 vs 58).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) | iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 | A18 Pro |
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 128GB |
| Color | Black | — |
| Release year | 2016 | 2024 |
| OS | — | iOS 18 |
Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)
Which is better, Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 38. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) worth the price? +
At $799, Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 58 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for photography, Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) — leads on camera (95 vs 55). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for battery life, Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (US Carrier) — leads on battery (90 vs 52). Screen-on time and charging.