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Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) — Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Black
Samsung

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black)

Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Black

66
/ 100
From $929
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) wins by 30
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) — A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · US Carrier
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)

A18 Pro · iOS · 256GB · US Carrier

96
/ 100
From $1,299
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) lands at 66 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) ahead by 30 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) if…

  • ✓Classic flagship pedigree
  • ✓Long firmware tail
  • ✓Competitive resale

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) leads on camera (95 vs 63).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) leads on battery (90 vs 60).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) leads on cpu (96 vs 66).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) leads on display (93 vs 66).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) 66
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)

Score breakdown

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black)
66
cpu 66
gpu 64
camera 63
battery 60
display 66
design 64
iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) — full spec comparison
Spec Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
A18 Pro
Storage
64GB
▲ 256GB
Color
Black
—
Release year
2017
2024
OS
—
iOS 18

Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black)

Pros
  • +Classic flagship pedigree
  • +Long firmware tail
  • +Competitive resale
Cons
  • −No 5G on pre-2020 models
  • −Aging ports/charging
  • −Shorter update window

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)

Which is better, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 30. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $929, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 66 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) worth the price? +

At $1,299, iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (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 Note 8 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) — leads on camera (95 vs 63). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Galaxy Note 8 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB (US Carrier) — leads on battery (90 vs 60). Screen-on time and charging.