Samsung Galaxy A56
Exynos 1580 · 6.7″ AMOLED · IP67
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, Samsung Galaxy A56 lands at 84 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) ahead by 14 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 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 | Samsung Galaxy A56 | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7″ Super AMOLED, 120Hz, 1200 nits | — |
| Chipset | Exynos 1580 | A19 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 19 |
| Weight | 198 g | — |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Color | — | Deep Blue |
| Release year | — | 2025 |
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 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: Samsung Galaxy A56 vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A56 or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 14. 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 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 Samsung Galaxy A56 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.