Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon) vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon) front and back in Onyx Black

95

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

₹49,999

Was ₹39,999 2 month(s) ago

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Cosmic Orange Front and Back

93

Beebom Score

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

₹1,49,900

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3Apple A19 Pro
Display6.2", AMOLED, 120Hz6.9", OLED, 120Hz
Camera50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP (Front)48MP+48MP+48MP/18MP (Front)
Battery4000mAh, 25W4832mAh, 40W
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB256GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForMultimedia, Battery, Software, Design and Build QualityPerformance, Display, Gaming and Main Camera

General

ColorsCobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble GraySilver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue
LaunchSeptember 09, 2025September 09, 2025
AvailabilitySeptember 16, 2025September 19, 2025
Launch Price₹74,999₹1,49,900

Display

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

TypeAMOLEDOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10+Dolby Vision
Size6.2 inches6.9 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1320 pixels
Resolution Height2340 pixels2868 pixels
Resolution Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch416 ppi460 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+1.5K
Peak Brightness2600 nits3000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Weight167 grams231 grams
FrontGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield 2
BackGlassCrystal Shield Glass
SideAluminium FrameAluminium Frame
Build QualityCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Shield 2
PortUSB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1USB 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 BrandQualcommApple
Chipset NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 3A19 Pro
CPUOcta-coreHexa-core
GPUAdreno 750Apple GPU (6-core graphics)

Main Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Camera Resolution50 MP48 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution10 MP48 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephotoPeriscope
Camera 3 Resolution12 MP48 MP
Camera 3 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
FeaturesDual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR, PanoramaAction 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)
StabilizationHybrid StabilizationSensor Shift OIS
Videogyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video/audio, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Stereo Sound Recording

Operating System

Software NameAndroidiOS
Software SkinOne UIiOS
OS Updates(Years)7 year(s)7 year(s)
AI FeaturesCircle to Search, Galaxy AI, Live Translate, Note AssistApple Intelligence

Selfie Camera

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Front Camera Resolution12 MP18 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAuto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+3D (spatial) Audio, Cinematic mode, Deep Fusion, Digital Zoom, Dolby Vision HDR, Night mode, ProRAW, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse
Video1080p@30fps, gyro-EISCinematic Mode (4k@30fps), gyro-EIS, ProRes Video Recording

Battery

Winner:Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon)

Capacity4000 mAh4832 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Ion
Wireless Chargingtruetrue
Charging Speed25 W40 W

Memory

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

Storage128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1NvMe
RAM8 GB12 GB
RAM typeLPDDR5XLPDDR5X

Network

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

Connectivity

Winner:Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

WLANWi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth5.46
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerUltrasonic (under display)
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Emergency SOS, Face ID, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support