Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2) vs Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M): Which One Should You Buy?

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 69.8/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Apple · 2024

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2)

70/ 100

Launch price$1,199

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Samsung · 2025

Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M)

69/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2) wins 1 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2)

1 win

Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M)

1 win

At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2)Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M)

Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

• SpeedApple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2)
  80

  72
• CameraTie
  60

  60
• VideoNot enough data
• SelfieNot enough data
• BatterySamsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M)
  78

  86
• DisplayTie
  62

  62
• ConnectivityNot enough data
• SecurityNot enough data
• ValueTie
  68

  68

Key differences

• Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M) has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,685 mAh
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2) has the bigger screen6.86" vs 6.66"
• Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M) is lighter200 g vs 227 g
• Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2) has more RAM8 GB vs 6 GB

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Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2)

• ✓$8800 cheaper at launch ($1199 vs $9999)
• ✓48 MP main camera
• ✓6.86" display at 120 Hz

Reasons to buy Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M)

• ✓27 g lighter (200 g), easier to hold
• ✓Bigger 5,000 mAh battery (+315 mAh)
• ✓6.66" display

Full specifications

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Specification	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2)	Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M)
1. Display & Screen
Screen type	AM-OLED display	AM-OLED display
Screen Size	6.86"	6.66"
Resolution & Density	1320x2868 (460 ppi)	1080x2340 (387 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	2,000 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Not listed	Not listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 5G A3296 Global Dual SIM TD-LTE 1TB (Apple iPhone 17,2) Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	Apple A18 Pro (3nm)	Samsung Exynos 1280 5G S5E8825 (5nm)
CPU Cores	Not listed	Not listed
GPU Graphics	Apple GPU (6-core)	ARM Mali-G68MP4
Operating System	iOS 18	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB LPDDR	6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	1000GB	128GB
Storage Speed	Not listed	Not listed
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Sony IMX903	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS	Not listed
Ultrawide Camera	48 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	Not listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video	Not listed	Not listed
Front Video	Not listed	Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/1.9	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	163 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm	N/A
Weight	227 g	200 g
Build Materials	Not listed	Not listed
SIM Type	Not listed	Not listed
Water Resistance	IP68	Not listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung SM-A266M/DS Galaxy A26 5G 2025 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE LATAM 128GB (Samsung A266M) Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,685 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	27W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	25W wireless charging	Not listed
Reverse Charging	Not listed	Not listed
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Not listed	Not listed
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Not listed
Bluetooth	5.3	Not listed
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.0	Not listed
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Not listed	Not listed
Satellite Features	Not listed	Not listed
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Not listed	Not listed
Launch Price	$1199	Price on request