Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max lines up the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24 with the September 2026 iPhone 18 Pro Max. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec score
1.2 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S24 specs
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400
iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | iPhone 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868×1320, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400 | A20 ProLeads |
| Memory | 8GB | Not published |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TBLeads |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide | 48MP main with variable aperture f/1.48–f/4, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality)Leads |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 4xLeads |
| Front camera | 12MP | 18MP Center Stage |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | up to 45 hours video playback |
| Charging | 25W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShare | 50% in about 15 minutes wired. 50% in 30 minutes wirelessLeads |
| Weight | 167 gLeads | 249 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 | $1,299 launch price |
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch | iOS 27 |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Face ID |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C, 5G (C2 modem), Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, Thread |
Who should buy which
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on weight and launch price.
Choose the iPhone 18 Pro Max if you want iOS 27. It leads on display, chip, storage, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S24 or iPhone 18 Pro Max?
iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S24 and iPhone 18 Pro Max do not publish a comparable battery figure. Samsung Galaxy S24: 4,000 mAh. iPhone 18 Pro Max: up to 45 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 18 Pro Max: which has the better camera?
iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S24: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone 18 Pro Max: 48MP main with variable aperture f/1.48–f/4, 48MP ultrawide, 48MP 4x optical telephoto (8x optical-quality). This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S24 and iPhone 18 Pro Max cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on launch price. Samsung Galaxy S24: $799 launch price. iPhone 18 Pro Max: $1,299 launch price.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S24 specifications
- Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max technical specifications
- Apple newsroom, September 9, 2026