Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver)
Snapdragon 820 · 64GB · Silver
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Deep Blue
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver) lands at 58 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) ahead by 40 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver) if…
- ✓Classic flagship pedigree
- ✓Long firmware tail
- ✓Competitive resale
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver) | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 820 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 64GB | ▲ 256GB |
| Color | Silver | Deep Blue |
| Release year | 2016 | 2025 |
| OS | — | iOS 19 |
Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver)
- +Classic flagship pedigree
- +Long firmware tail
- +Competitive resale
- −No 5G on pre-2020 models
- −Aging ports/charging
- −Shorter update window
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver) vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
Which is better, Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 40. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver) worth the price? +
At $799, Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver) delivers a Specdex score of 58 — strongest in cpu.
Is iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S7 edge 64GB (Silver) or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) 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.