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Hotwav A16 Pro Max (A17 Pro Max) vs Samsung Galaxy A36 5G

On the EU energy label the Hotwav A16 Pro Max (A17 Pro Max) comes out ahead in 3 of the 5 measured categories where the two differ. Durability score: Hotwav A16 Pro Max (A17 Pro Max) 41/100, Samsung Galaxy A36 5G 41/100.

Hotwav A16 Pro Max (A17 Pro Max)Samsung Galaxy A36 5G
Energy classDC
Durability score41/10041/100
Devicesmartphonesmartphone
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Battery endurance per charge36.8 h41.5 h
Battery lasts at least800 charge cycles2,000 charge cycles
Battery capacity5,160 mAh4,905 mAh
Drops survived without defect18090
Drop reliability classBC
Repairability index3.44/53.19/5
Repairability classBC
OS updates for at least6 years5 years
Dust & water protectionIP44IP67
Scratch resistanceMohs 6Mohs 5
User-replaceable batteryNoNo
FoldableNoNo
Charging power10 W10 W
Charging portUSB-CUSB-C
Spare parts—priority parts listed
Model numbersA17 Pro MaxSM-A366B/DS

Highlighted cells are better on that measure. Source: EU energy label register (EPREL); values as declared by the suppliers.