Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging.
| Category | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.3 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.1 | 8.3 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Wireless charging power
- 25 W
- against 15 W
- Usable Surface
- 92 %
- against 88.5 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.6 mm
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,685 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 2,340,353
- against 1,740,422
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 2,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.05 GHz Best value | 3.39 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,740,422 | 2,340,353 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,681 Best value | 2,267 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 9,012 Best value | 7,085 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core (2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz) | 8-core CPU: 1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 and 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,731 | 4,983 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Silver, Bronze, Titanium | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Gold, Cyan, Titanium |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm Best value | 8.6 mm |
| Body Width | 77.6 mm | 79 mm |
| Body Height | 163 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 227 g Best value | 233 g |
| Usable Surface | 92 % Best value | 88.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium | Glass, Titanium |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | — |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,685 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 48 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.9″ Best value | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,320 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,868 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi | 505 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Oleophobic Coating, LTPO | Gorilla Armor, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Frameless, Anti-reflective coating, HDR10, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 26 | — |
| OS Family | iOS | — |
| OS Version | 26 | — |
| OS Update Support | 7 years | 7 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, HID, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoWiFi, VoLTE, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, OTA Sync, Infrared, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, UWB, Samsung DeX, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.01 W/kg Best value | 1.26 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.15 W/kg | 0.62 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.22 W/kg | 1.06 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | 1.3 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,469 € | 1,459 € Best value |
| Model numbers | A3296, A3084, A3295, A3297, iPhone17,2 | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS |
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