Compare the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – The Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Galaxy S24 Ultra have premium designs and 5G connectivity. Both devices are rated IP68 for water and dust resistance, making them highly durable in harsh conditions. When it comes to displays, both phones are among the best in the industry, though there are some differences. The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display offering a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. Its display resolution of 1320 x 2868 pixels ensures sharp visuals, and the 2000 nits of peak brightness make it highly readable in outdoor conditions.
On the other hand, the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels. Samsung’s screen is slightly sharper due to the higher resolution and offers 2600 nits of peak brightness, making it even more visible in bright sunlight. In terms of processing power, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by Apple’s latest A18 Pro chip, built on a 3nm process. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, meanwhile, is equipped with the incredibly powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. In terms of RAM, the S24 Ultra offers more options with configurations going up to 12GB of RAM, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max sticks to 8GB. Both phones offer 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options, though neither supports expandable storage.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max features a 48 MP main sensor, a 48 MP ultrawide sensor, and a 12MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. Samsung, however, takes a more aggressive approach to camera hardware. The Galaxy S24 Ultra equips a 200 MP main sensor, delivering incredibly detailed images. It also has two telephoto lenses, one offering 5x optical zoom and the other 3x optical zoom, which provides much greater versatility when capturing distant subjects. The ultrawide camera is a 12 MP sensor. In terms of zoom capabilities, Samsung has the upper hand, especially with its 100x Space Zoom for long-distance shots. Both phone’s front-facing camera has a 12 MP sensor, which excels in capturing natural skin tones.
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have a small 4685 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a larger 5000mAh battery. In terms of charging, the Galaxy S24 Ultra supports 45W wired and 15W wireless charging, whereas the iPhone 16 Pro Max supports 25W wireless charging. The iPhone 16 Pro Max also has Emergency SOS, Messages, and Find My via satellite feature. If you prioritize camera performance, a larger, brighter display, and customization options, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the superior option.
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Compare Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
| Specifications | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | Same |
| Announced | September 2024 | January 2024 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM – International Dual eSIM with multiple numbers – USA Dual SIM – China | Dual SIM |
| Dimensions | 6.42 x 3.06 x 0.33 inches | 6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 inches |
| Weight | 227 g | 232-233 g |
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Display | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 120Hz HDR10 Dolby Vision 1000-2000 nits brightness 19.5:9 ratio ~460 PPI density Always-On display | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+ 2600 nits brightness 19.5:9 ratio ~505 PPI density Always-on display |
| Protection/Others | Ceramic Shield glass (2024 gen) IP68 dust/water resistant Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) | Corning Gorilla Armor IP68 dust/water resistant Stylus |
| Resolution | 1320 x 2868 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Chipset | 3nm – Apple A18 Pro | 4nm – Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Hexa-core 2×4.05 GHz + 4×2.42 GHz | 8-core 1×3.39GHz Cortex-X4 3×3.1GHz Cortex-A720 2×2.9GHz Cortex-A720 2×2.2GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| Card slot | No | Same |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Internal | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB NVMe | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | 48 MP (wide), dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP (periscope telephoto), dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP (ultrawide), PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth) Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) Max – 4K@24/25/30/60/100/120fps,10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, 3D (spatial) video/audio, stereo sound rec. | 200 MP (wide), multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP (120Ëšultrawide), dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Max – 8K@24/30fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Selfie | 12 MP (wide), PDAF, OIS SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor) HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, 3D (spatial) audio, stereo sound rec. Max – 4K@24/25/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 12 MP (wide), dual pixel PDAF HDR, HDR10+ Max – 4K@30/60fps |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) | Same |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | Same |
| GPS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Same |
| Infrared port | No | Same |
| Radio | No | Same |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Sensors | Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support (gen2 chip) Emergency SOS, Messages and Find My via satellite | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Circle to Search |
| Battery | Li-Ion 4685 mAh Wired, PD2.0 25W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (China only) 15W wireless (Qi2) 4.5W reverse wired | Li-Ion 5000 mAh 45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange |
| Expected Price | $1199 (Rs 1,44,900 in India) approx | $795 (Rs 99,999 in India) approx |
