Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 lines up the September 2024 iPhone 16 Pro Max with the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec lead

5.9 / 10

iPhone 16 Pro Max specs

A18 Pro

Spec score

4.1 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 specs

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400

iPhone 16 Pro Max leads iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, storage, camera hardware, and optical zoom.

Spec sheet

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
Spec	iPhone 16 Pro Max	Samsung Galaxy S24
Display	6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 2,000 nits peak, always-on	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads
Chip	A18 ProLeads	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400
Memory	Not published	8GB
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Camera hardware	48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephotoLeads	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide
Optical zoom	5xLeads	3x
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	up to 33 hours video playback	4,000 mAh
Charging	50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W	25W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads
Weight	227 g	167 gLeads
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window	7 years of OS and security updates
Launch price	$1,199 launch price	$799 launch priceLeads
Software	iOS 18 at launch	Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch
Biometrics	Face ID	Ultrasonic fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

Who should buy which

Choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want iOS 18 at launch. It leads on chip, storage, camera hardware, and optical zoom.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on display, charging, weight, and launch price.

Questions

Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S24?

iPhone 16 Pro Max leads iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, storage, camera hardware, and optical zoom.