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 score
4.4 / 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, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Spec sheet
| 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 | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 513 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 | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie | 256GB, 512GBTie |
| 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 | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W | 45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | 227 g | 196 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 | $999 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, 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, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: which has the better battery?
iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24+ do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to 33 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S24+: 4,900 mAh.
iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: which has the better camera?
iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera hardware. iPhone 16 Pro Max: 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto. Samsung Galaxy S24+: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did iPhone 16 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24+ cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S24+ leads on launch price. iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199 launch price. Samsung Galaxy S24+: $999 launch price.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max technical specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ specifications