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Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max lines up the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the September 2025 iPhone 17 Pro Max. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec score

3.0 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

Spec lead

7.0 / 10

iPhone 17 Pro Max specs

A19 Pro

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display and chip.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraiPhone 17 Pro Max
Display6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 505 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxyA19 ProLeads
Memory12GBNot published
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie
Camera hardware200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawideTie48MP f/1.78 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality)Tie
Optical zoom5xLeads4x
Front camera12MP18MP Center Stage
Battery5,000 mAhup to 39 hours video playback
Charging45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads50% in 20 minutes with a 40W or higher adapter. MagSafe, 50% in 30 minutes with a 30W adapter
Weight232 gNot published
Water resistanceIP68TieIP68Tie
Software support7 years of OS and security updatesApple does not publish a fixed OS support window
Launch price$1,299 launch priceNot listed
SoftwareAndroid 14, One UI 6.1 at launchiOS 27
BiometricsUltrasonic fingerprintFace ID
ConnectivityUSB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on optical zoom and charging.

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

Questions

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

iPhone 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display and chip.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: which has the better battery?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max do not publish a comparable battery figure. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 5,000 mAh. iPhone 17 Pro Max: up to 39 hours video playback.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: which has the better camera?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max tie on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone 17 Pro Max: 48MP f/1.78 main, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality). This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.

What did Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max cost at launch?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro Max do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,299 launch price. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Not listed.

Sources

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specifications
  • Apple iPhone 17 Pro technical specifications

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