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

4.1 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 specs

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

Spec lead

5.9 / 10

iPhone 16 Pro Max specs

A18 Pro

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

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 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.
Spec	Samsung Galaxy S24	iPhone 16 Pro Max
Display	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 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	8GB	Not published
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads
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	4,000 mAh	up to 33 hours video playback
Charging	25W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads	50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W
Weight	167 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	$799 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, storage, 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, storage, camera hardware, and optical zoom.