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Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S8+ Comparison

A detailed, side-by-side comparison to help you pick the right phone.
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
9.0 / 10
Compass Score
From 51 critic reviews
Full review →
Samsung Galaxy S8+
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S8+
8.9 / 10
Compass Score
From 47 critic reviews
Full review →
Verdict

Pros & cons

iPhone 14 Pro Max

Feels like last year’s model with a premium, but excels in display brightness and battery life.

+
Good
+ Stunning display
+ Dynamic Island feature
+ Powerful A16 chip
+ Long battery life
+ Excellent camera quality
−
Not
− High price
− Hefty and bulky
− No major design change
− eSIM only in US
− Lacks Wi-Fi 6E

Galaxy S8+

Spec data

How they compare

Choosing the cheaper Galaxy S8+ means giving up most on: Camera zoom

iPhone 14 Pro Max
Galaxy S8+
Price (MSRP)
$1,099
Price (MSRP)
$825
OS
iOS
OS
Android
Processor
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Hexa-core
Processor
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 Octa core
Camera zoom
6×
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
—
Display
Color
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
173g (6.1 oz)
Fingerprint
No
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
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Third-party data

Testing & benchmarks

iPhone 14 Pro Max
Galaxy S8+
DxOMark v5
146
photo 143 · video 149
DxOMark v5
—
AnTuTu v10
—
AnTuTu v10
—
GSMArena endurance
—
GSMArena endurance
—
iFixit repairability
—
iFixit repairability
—
Physical comparison

Size & weight

Footprint · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
6.3" × 3.1"
Galaxy S8+
6.3" × 2.9"
Thickness · to scale
iPhone 14 Pro Max
0.3"
Galaxy S8+
0.3"
Height
6.3" (160.7 mm)
Height
6.3" (159 mm)
Width
3.1" (77.6 mm)
Width
2.9" (73 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7.9 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8 mm)
Weight
240g (8.5 oz)
Weight
173g (6.1 oz)
Screen
6.7"
Screen
6.2"

Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.

Common questions

iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Galaxy S8+: FAQ

Which is better, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Galaxy S8+?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the iPhone 14 Pro Max earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 8.9 for the Galaxy S8+. That 0.1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the iPhone 14 Pro Max or Galaxy S8+?
The Galaxy S8+ launches at $825, which is $274 less than the iPhone 14 Pro Max at $1,099. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.

Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated October 2026. Suggest a correction →