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Feature Face-Off: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
VS
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
VS
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
Build Quality
| Device Height | 162.3 mm (6.39 inches) | 163.4 mm (6.43 inches) |
| Device Width | 79 mm (3.11 inches) | 78 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.6 mm (0.34 inches) | 8.75 mm (0.34 inches) |
| Device Weight | 232 g (8.18 oz) | 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | Vapor chamber |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Metal | Metal |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Yellow | Silver, Blue, Orange |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | No |
| Display Coverage | 88.5% | 91.6% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy) | Apple A19 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 3390 MHz | 4260 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 2 + 2) | 6 (2 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 2 cores at 2.27 GHz: Cortex-A520- 2 cores at 2.96 GHz: Cortex-A720- 3 cores at 3.15 GHz: Cortex-A720- 1 core at 3.3 GHz: Cortex-X4 | - 4 cores at 2.6 GHz: Sawtooth- 2 cores at 4.26 GHz: Everest |
| Level 3 Cache | 12 MB | |
| Production Details | TSMC | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Hexagon | Apple Neural Engine |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 750 | Apple A19 Pro GPU |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1000 MHz | 1620 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 1536 | 768 |
| Computational Performance | ~2774 GFLOPS | ~2488.3 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4200 MHz | |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory Channels | 4 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 4.0 | NVMe |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | iOS 26 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.2) |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 10:18 hr | 12:36 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 18:00 hr | 22:25 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 122 hr | 123 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 200 megapixels | 48 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | 145 | Optical, 4x |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 120FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 240FPS | Up to 120FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (1080p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 200 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Telephoto: 12 MP 4) Ultrawide: 12 MP | 1) Standard: 48 MP 2) Telephoto: 48 MP 3) Ultrawide: 48 MP 4) Depth |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 12 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/1.9 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | 20 mm |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU | Sony IMX914 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) | Phase autofocus |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | Optical |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | Yes |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 1 | |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | eSIM |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | |
| 3G Network Support | WCDMA B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Announcement Date | January 2024 | September 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $1299 | $1199 |
| Sensor List | - Hall-effect sensor - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Face Recognition sensor |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 90 | 91 |
| Camera Rating | 87 | 97* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 90 | 98 |
| Battery Rating | 86 | 97 |
| Connectivity Rating | 89 | 98 |
| Overall Review Score | 86 | 96* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
$1,299.00 USD
EUR
1,116.36
INR
118,155.61
NGN
1,844,699.77
JPY
205,308.77
MYR
5,267.45
CNY
9,062.73
ZAR
21,295.55
RUB
100,982.96
GBP
968.27
CHF
1,036.47
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
$1,199.00 USD
EUR
1,030.42
INR
109,059.72
NGN
1,702,690.55
JPY
189,503.63
MYR
4,861.95
CNY
8,365.06
ZAR
19,656.17
RUB
93,209.06
GBP
893.73
CHF
956.68
