Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 16 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 16 Pro Max lines up the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24+ with the September 2024 iPhone 16 Pro Max. 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 Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 16 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24+ | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 513 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 2,000 nits peak, always-on |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400 | A18 ProLeads |
| Memory | 12GB | Not published |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GBTie | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide | 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephotoLeads |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 5xLeads |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | up to 33 hours video playback |
| Charging | 45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads | 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W |
| Weight | 196 gLeads | 227 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updates | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window |
| Launch price | $999 launch priceLeads | $1,199 launch price |
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch | iOS 18 at launch |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Face ID |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Who should buy which
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.
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max if you want iOS 18 at launch. It leads on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S24+ or iPhone 16 Pro Max?
iPhone 16 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 16 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S24+ and iPhone 16 Pro Max do not publish a comparable battery figure. Samsung Galaxy S24+: 4,900 mAh. iPhone 16 Pro Max: up to 33 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: which has the better camera?
iPhone 16 Pro Max leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S24+: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone 16 Pro Max: 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S24+ and iPhone 16 Pro Max cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S24+ leads on launch price. Samsung Galaxy S24+: $999 launch price. iPhone 16 Pro Max: $1,199 launch price.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ specifications
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max technical specifications