Samsung Galaxy A56
Exynos 1580 · 6.7″ AMOLED · IP67
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan)
A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · Japan
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Samsung Galaxy A56 lands at 84 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) ahead by 12 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Samsung Galaxy A56 if…
- ✓6 years of OS updates at $499
- ✓IP67 + Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- ✓Generous battery
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) 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 256GB (Japan)Stills and video quality across lenses
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) leads on camera (95 vs 84).
Battery life
TieScreen-on time and charging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) leads on cpu (96 vs 80).
Display
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan)Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) leads on display (93 vs 90).
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A56Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Samsung Galaxy A56 more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A56 | iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits | — |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | A18 Pro |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP main + 12 MP UW + 5 MP macro | — |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | — |
| Charging | 45W wired | — |
| OS | One UI 7 | iOS 18 |
| Weight | 198 g | — |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Samsung Galaxy A56
- +6 years of OS updates at $499
- +IP67 + Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- +Generous battery
- −Exynos 1580 trails Snapdragon-A peers
- −No Galaxy AI Gen 2 features
- −Plastic frame
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Samsung Galaxy A56 vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan)
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A56 or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 12. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Samsung Galaxy A56 worth the price? +
At $499, Samsung Galaxy A56 delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in battery.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) worth the price? +
At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Samsung Galaxy A56 or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) 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, Samsung Galaxy A56 or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) — leads on camera (95 vs 84). Stills and video quality across lenses.
Which is better for performance, Samsung Galaxy A56 or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (Japan) — leads on cpu (96 vs 80). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.