iPhone 12 Pro Max vs Galaxy A16 5G

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 at $3.81 per month of safe use, while the iPhone 12 Pro Max runs out in Nov 2027 ($21.33/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: iPhone 12 Pro Max 40 · Galaxy A16 5G 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 12 Pro Max $360

Avoid buying$21.33/mo

2020◆ Buy-by Nov 20252027

Samsung Galaxy A16 5G $199

Safe to buy$3.81/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display

iPhone 12 Pro Max 50Galaxy A16 5G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

iPhone 12 Pro Max 62Galaxy A16 5G 45

The iPhone 12 Pro Max's Apple A14 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera

iPhone 12 Pro Max 64Galaxy A16 5G 55

The iPhone 12 Pro Max has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery

iPhone 12 Pro Max 54Galaxy A16 5G 80

5,000mAh vs 3,687mAh — the Galaxy A16 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

iPhone 12 Pro Max 20Galaxy A16 5G 62

The Galaxy A16 5G is supported until Oct 2030 — 35 months longer than the iPhone 12 Pro Max.

Value

iPhone 12 Pro Max 40Galaxy A16 5G 71

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A16 5G at $3.81 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	iPhone 12 Pro Max	Galaxy A16 5G
Price (street)	$360	$199
Display	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz, up to 1200 nits peak (HDR)	6.7-inch Super AMOLED, FHD+, 90Hz
Chipset	Apple A14 Bionic	Samsung Exynos 1330
RAM	6GB	4GB/8GB
Storage	128GB/256GB/512GB	128GB/256GB
Battery	3,687 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	Wired ~50% in 30 min with 20W+; MagSafe 15W wireless	25W wired
Rear cameras	12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP telephoto	50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions	160.8 × 78.1 × 7.4 mm	164.4 × 77.9 × 7.9 mm
Weight	228 g	200 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Nov 2027	Oct 2030

iPhone 12 Pro Max full verdict →Galaxy A16 5G full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.