Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ lines up the September 2025 iPhone 17 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

8.3 / 10

iPhone 17 Pro Max specs

A19 Pro

Spec score

1.7 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24+ specs

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

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.

Spec sheet

iPhone 17 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 17 Pro Max	Samsung Galaxy S24+
Display	6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 513 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on
Chip	A19 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 f/1.78 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality)Leads	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide
Optical zoom	4xLeads	3x
Front camera	18MP Center Stage	12MP
Battery	up to 39 hours video playback	4,900 mAh
Charging	50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter. MagSafe, 50% in 30 minutes with a 30W adapter	45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads
Weight	Not published	196 g
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window	7 years of OS and security updates
Launch price	Not listed	$999 launch price
Software	iOS 27	Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch
Biometrics	Face ID	Ultrasonic fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

Who should buy which

Choose the iPhone 17 Pro Max if you want iOS 27. It leads on display, 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 charging.

Questions

Which is better, iPhone 17 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.