Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max to understand which one suits your needs the best. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is priced from ₹1,03,999, while Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is available at ₹1,34,900 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra	Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Price	₹1,03,999	₹1,34,900
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Apple A18 Pro
Display	6.8 inches, QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz	6.9 inches, QHD+ OLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera	200MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Periscope), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wideMP), 12MP (Front)	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 45W	4685mAh, 30W
RAM/Storage	12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 4.0)	8GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (NvMe)

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10/10

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

₹1,03,999

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Was ₹89,990 2 month(s) ago

9.3/10

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

₹1,34,900

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

₹1,03,999

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

₹1,34,900

Reasons To Consider

→ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy)

Bigger RAM for smoother app switching and multitasking - (12GB)

Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (45W)

Higher pixel density producing razor-sharp text without visible pixels - (501ppi)

Equipped with reinforced, scratch-resistant cover glass - (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)

Longer zoom capability allowing clear captures from farther away - (50-100X)

→ Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Crisper and higher resolution video recording capability upto 8K@60fps

Larger image sensor capturing more ambient light - (1/1.28")

Rich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (Dolby Vision)

Sharper front-facing video recording for clearer calls and vlog clips - (8k@60fps)

Advanced image stabilization ensuring blur-free photos and steady handheld video - (Sensor Shift OIS)

Higher color depth delivering more colours and smooth gradients - (12-bit)

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Key Specifications

Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Apple A18 Pro
Display	6.8 inches, QHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz	6.9 inches, QHD+ OLED, 120Hz
Camera	200MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Periscope), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Ultra-wideMP), 12MP (Front)	48MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Periscope), 48MP (Ultra-wide), 12MP (Front)
Battery	5000mAh, 45W	4685mAh, 30W
RAM	12GB (LPDDR5X)	8GB (LPDDR5X)
Storage	256GB (UFS 4.0)	256GB (NvMe)

General

Box Contents	Phone, Type-C Cable, S-pen, SIM Ejector Tool	Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹1,29,999	₹1,44,900

Display

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Display Type	AMOLED	OLED
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz
LTPO Support	Yes	Yes
Playback Quality	HDR10+	Dolby Vision
Display Engine	Dynamic 2X	Super Retina XDR
Touch Sampling Rate	240Hz	240Hz
Anti Reflection Coating	Yes	Yes
Display Size	6.8 inches	6.9 inches
Area	114.3 cm²	115.6 cm²
Display Form Factor	Flat Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	88.9%	92.3%
Resolution Width	1440pixels	1320pixels
Resolution Height	3120pixels	2868pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.3:9	19.5:9
Pixel Density	501ppi	460ppi
Display Bit Rate	10-bit	12-bit
Color Gamut Range	100%	100%
Display Resolution	QHD+	QHD+
Peak Brightness	2600nits	2000nits
Eye Protection	PWM Dimming	PWM Dimming
Contrast Ratio	5,000,000:1	2,000,000:1
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Colour Depth	1.07 Billion Colours	-
Typical Brightness	-	1000nits
High Brightness	-	1600nits

Body

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Height	162.3 mm	163 mm
Width	79 mm	77.6 mm
Thickness	8.6 mm	8.25 mm
Weight	232 grams	227 grams
Screen Material	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Glass
Display Protection	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	-
Back Material	Gorilla Glass Victus 3	Glass
Side Material	Titanium Frame	Titanium Frame
Build Quality	Gorilla Glass Armor	Ceramic Shield Glass
Ports	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2
Additional Features	Display Port 1.4	Display Port 1.2
IP Rating	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Dolby Atmos	Dolby Atmos

Processor

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Chipset Manufacturer	Qualcomm	Apple
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	A18 Pro
Fabrication Size	4 nm	3 nm
Number of Cores	Octa-core	Hexa-core
Clock Speed	1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520	2x4.05 GHz + 4x2.42 GHz
Cooling System	Vapor Chamber Cooling	-

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	1918239	1660345
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	2297	3582

Operating System

OS Name	Android	iOS
OS Version	14	18
OS Skin	One UI	iOS
Inbuilt AI	Neural Processing Unit(Samsung)	Apple Intelligence
Gaming Mode	Yes	-
Desktop Mode	Yes	-
AI Frame Interpolation	Yes	-
Bloatware Free OS	Yes	Yes
OS Updates	7 year(s)	7 year(s)
Security Updates	7 year(s)	7 year(s)
AI Features	Galaxy AI	Apple Intelligence

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Main Camera Megapixel	200MP	48MP
Main Camera Aperture	f/1.7	f/1.78
Main Camera Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.3"	1/1.28"
Main Camera Camera Features	Laser Auto Focus, Multi-directional PDAF, OIS	Dual Pixel PDAF, Sensor-Shift OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	50MP	12MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/3.4	f/2.8
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Periscope	Periscope
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	1/2.52"	1/3.06"
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	5x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF	5x Optical Zoom, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	10MP	48MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture	f/2.4	f/2.2
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	Telephoto	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size	1/3.52"	1/2.55"
Main Camera #3 Camera Features	3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF	PDAF
Main Camera #4 Megapixel	12MP	-
Main Camera #4 Aperture	f/2.2	-
Main Camera #4 Field of View	120°	-
Main Camera #4 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	-
Main Camera #4 Sensor Size	1/2.55"	-
Main Camera #4 Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady Video	-
Features	Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR	Dual LED Dual Tone Flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Laser Auto Focus
Camera Stabilization	OIS	Sensor Shift OIS
Raw Photo Support	Yes	Yes
Dynamic Video Recording Support	HDR 10+ recording	HDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	240 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel Auto Focus	Dual Pixel Auto Focus
Dedicated Imaging Chip	Qualcomm Spectra Imaging Chip	-
Max Zoom Supported	50-100X	20-50X
Optical Zoom Support	5X	5X
Video Features	gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording	10-bit HDR, 3D (spatial) video, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes Video Recording, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Recording	1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@960fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 8K@24fps, 8K@30fps	1080p@120fps, 1080p@25fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@100fps, 4K@120fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@25fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 720p@30fps, 8K@30fps, 8K@60fps
Main Camera Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX903
Main Camera #3 Field of View	-	120°
Log Video Recording Support	-	Yes

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	12MP	12MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/2.2	f/1.9
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	26 mm	23 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	1.12 µm	1 µm
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Depth
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	Dual Pixel PDAF	OIS, PDAF
Features	Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+	-
Auto Focus Type	Dual Pixel Auto Focus	Dual Pixel Auto Focus
Video Features	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@25/30/60fps, 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 8k@60fps, gyro-EIS
Video Recording	4k@60fps	8k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	HDR 10+ recording	HDR recording

Battery

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Battery Capacity	5000mAh	4685mAh
Battery Type	Lithium Ion	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Charging Speed Wired	45W	30W
Charging Speed Wireless	15W	25W
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless	4.5W	-
Charging Standards Supported	PD3.0, Qi	PD2.0, Qi2
Reverse Wired Charging Support	-	Yes
Charging Speed Reverse Wired	-	4.5W

Memory

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Storage Size	256	256
Storage Type	UFS 4.0	NvMe
RAM Size	12	8
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Type	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support	5G	5G
Band Types	5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS	5G, DC-HSDPA, EDGE, GSM, HSPA+, LTE FDD, TDD, UMTS
2G Bands	1900, 2100, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	UMTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 8	UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100
4G Bands	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53, 66
5G Bands	SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 77, 78	SA/NSA/Sub6 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi Features	Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 7	WiFi 7
Bluetooth Version	5.3	5.3
Bluetooth Codecs	A2DP, LE	A2DP, LE
GPS	BDS, GPS	GPS, QZSS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Ultrasonic (under display)	-
Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support
Stylus Support	Yes	-