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Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) — Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Black
Samsung

Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black)

Snapdragon 835 · 64GB · Black

64
/ 100
From $824
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) wins by 32
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · European
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · European

96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) lands at 64 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) ahead by 32 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) if…

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

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) 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 128GB (European)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on camera (95 vs 61).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on battery (90 vs 58).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on cpu (96 vs 64).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on display (93 vs 64).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

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

Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) 64
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Score breakdown

Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black)
64
cpu 64
gpu 62
camera 61
battery 58
display 64
design 62
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — full spec comparison
Spec Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)
Chipset
Snapdragon 835
A18 Pro
Storage
64GB
▲ 128GB
Color
Black
—
Release year
2017
2024
OS
—
iOS 18

Galaxy S8+ 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 128GB (European)

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

FAQ: Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Which is better, Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 32. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) worth the price? +

At $824, Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) delivers a Specdex score of 64 — strongest in cpu.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) 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 S8+ 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — leads on camera (95 vs 61). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Galaxy S8+ 64GB (Black) or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — leads on battery (90 vs 58). Screen-on time and charging.