Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Cosmic Orange Front and Back

85

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,49,900

Lowest price since launch

Samsung Galaxy S24 Cobalt Violet Front and Back

94

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy S24

₹41,559

Was ₹41,135 4 day(s) ago

Key Specifications

ProcessorApple A19 ProSamsung Exynos 2400
Display6.9", OLED, 120Hz6.15", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front)50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front)
Battery4832mAh, 40W4000mAh, 25W
RAM12GB8GB
Storage256GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPerformance, Multimedia and Main CameraDisplay, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsSilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep BlueCobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Sapphire Blue, Jade Green
LaunchSeptember 09, 2025January 17, 2024
AvailabilitySeptember 19, 2025January 31, 2024
Launch Price₹1,49,900₹79,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24

TypeOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesDolby VisionHDR10+
Size6.9 inches6.15 inches
Resolution Width1320 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2868 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch460 ppi416 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KFHD+
Peak Brightness3000 nits2600 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24

Weight231 grams167 grams
FrontCeramic Shield 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
BackCrystal Shield GlassGlass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCeramic Shield 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
IP ratingIP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers

Processor

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Chipset BrandAppleSamsung
Chipset NameA19 ProExynos 2400
CPUHexa-coreDeca-core
GPUApple GPU (6-core graphics)Xclipse 940
Software NameiOSAndroid
Software SkiniOSOne UI
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)7 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Camera Resolution48 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution48 MP10 MP
Camera 2 TypePeriscopeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution48 MP12 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesAction Mode, Audio Zoom, Cinematic Mode, Digital Zoom, Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time-lapse, TOF 3D LiDAR Scanner (Depth)Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, Panorama
StabilizationSensor Shift OISHybrid Stabilization
Video10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recordinggyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Front Camera Resolution18 MP12 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
Features3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapseAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, Face Unlock, HDR10+
VideoCinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24

Capacity4832 mAh4000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed40 W25 W

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Storage256 GB128 GB
Storage typeNvMeUFS 3.1
RAM12 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM)Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

WLANWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/beWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth65.3
PositioningBeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSSBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
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Features

AI FeaturesApple IntelligenceCircle to Search, Galaxy AI, Live Translate, Note Assist
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) SupportAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)