Here’s a comprehensive comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Table of Contents
- Size Comparison
- Display Comparison
- Battery Life
- Charging Speed
- Speaker Test
- Performance
- Benchmark Performance
- Camera Comparison
- Video Quality
- Overall Verdict
📏 Size Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.6 mm | 160.7 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm |
| Weight | ~234 grams | ~240 grams |
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90% | ~88% |
| Bezel Size | Minimal bezels with curved edges | Flat edges with slightly thicker bezels |
| Build Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front/back) | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield (front), textured matte glass (back) |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.25 mm |
| IP Rating | IP68 (water and dust resistant) | IP68 (water and dust resistant) |
| Button Placement | Power button + volume rocker on the right side | Power button + volume rocker on the right side |
| SIM Support | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM + eSIM) |
| Color Options | Multiple (expected: Black, Gray, Green, etc.) | Multiple (expected: Titanium Black, White, Gold, etc.) |
🖥️ Display Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED (ProMotion) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (QHD+) | 1290 x 2796 pixels (FHD+) |
| Pixel Density | ~500 PPI | ~460 PPI |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz (Adaptive) | 1-120Hz (ProMotion Adaptive) |
| Brightness | Up to 2500 nits (peak HDR brightness) | Up to 2500 nits (peak HDR brightness) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision, HDR10 |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90% | ~88% |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield |
| Color Accuracy | 100% DCI-P3 coverage | 100% DCI-P3 coverage |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Curved Display | Slightly curved edges | Flat display |
| Under-Display Technology | Under-display camera (rumored) | Not applicable |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz |
| Blue Light Reduction | Yes (Eye Comfort Shield) | Yes (True Tone) |
🔋 Battery Life
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,800 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 30W wired, 15W MagSafe wireless, 7.5W Qi wireless |
| Battery Technology | Lithium-ion | Lithium-ion |
| Screen-on Time (SOT) | Up to 10-12 hours | Up to 11-13 hours |
| Standby Time | Up to 2 days | Up to 2 days |
| Power Efficiency | Improved efficiency with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip | Improved efficiency with A18 Pro chip |
| Adaptive Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz LTPO AMOLED | ProMotion 1-120Hz LTPO OLED |
| Battery Optimization | AI-based battery optimization in One UI 6.1 | iOS 18 with advanced power management |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes (45W charger sold separately) | Yes (30W charger sold separately) |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi wireless |
| Battery Health Features | Adaptive charging, battery protection | Optimized Battery Charging, battery health monitoring |
| Estimated Usage | Heavy usage: 1.5 days, Moderate usage: 2 days | Heavy usage: 1.5 days, Moderate usage: 2 days |
⚡ Charging Speed
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Wired Charging Speed | 45W | 30W |
| Wireless Charging Speed | 15W (Qi/PMA standard) | 15W (MagSafe), 7.5W (Qi standard) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes (4.5W for accessories) | Yes (MagSafe compatible, ~5W for accessories) |
| Battery Capacity | ~5,000 mAh | ~4,700 mAh |
| Charging Technology | Super Fast Charging 2.0 (USB-PD compatible) | USB-PD (Power Delivery) |
| Charging Time (0-100%) | ~65 minutes | ~90 minutes |
| Charging Adapter | Not included in the box | Not included in the box |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes (PPS – Programmable Power Supply) | Yes (USB-PD) |
| Software Optimization | Adaptive charging for battery health | Optimized Battery Charging for battery health |
| Compatibility | Works with most USB-PD chargers | Works with most USB-PD chargers |
🔊 Speaker Test
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers (bottom-firing + earpiece) | Stereo speakers (bottom-firing + earpiece) |
| Audio Output | Tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos support | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos support |
| Loudness | High volume output with clear mids and highs | Balanced sound with deep bass and clear highs |
| Bass Performance | Improved bass response compared to previous models | Enhanced bass with better depth and clarity |
| Clarity | Crystal-clear audio with minimal distortion at high volumes | Excellent clarity with balanced tonal range |
| 3D/Spatial Audio | Yes (Dolby Atmos) | Yes (Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking) |
| Microphone Quality | Studio-grade microphones with noise cancellation | Studio-quality microphones with advanced noise cancellation |
| Audio Enhancements | Adaptable sound based on content type (movies, music, etc.) | Adaptive EQ for optimized sound based on usage |
| Speaker Durability | Durable design with water and dust resistance (IP68) | Durable design with water and dust resistance (IP68) |
| Volume Levels | Extremely loud, suitable for large rooms | Loud but balanced, suitable for personal and group listening |
| Audio Codecs | Supports LDAC, aptX, and Samsung Scalable Codec | Supports AAC and Apple Lossless |
| Headphone Jack | No (USB-C or wireless audio only) | No (Lightning or wireless audio only) |
| Wireless Audio Support | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi Direct | Bluetooth 5.3, AirPlay |
🚀 Performance
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 Pro (3nm architecture) |
| CPU Cores | 1x Cortex-X4 + 3x Cortex-A720 + 2x Cortex-A720 + 2x Cortex-A520 | 6-core CPU (2x high-performance + 4x high-efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Apple-designed 6-core GPU |
| Neural Engine | Hexagon NPU (AI Engine) | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB LPDDR5X | 8GB LPDDR5 |
| Storage Options | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (UFS 4.0) | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB (NVMe-based storage) |
| Cooling System | Vapor Chamber Cooling | Graphene-based cooling system |
| Geekbench 6 | Single-core: ~2,300; Multi-core: ~7,500 | Single-core: ~2,800; Multi-core: ~8,200 |
| AnTuTu | ~1,800,000 | ~2,000,000 |
| AI Performance | On-device AI for camera, voice, and multitasking | On-device AI for camera, Siri, and AR applications |
| 5G Modem | Integrated Snapdragon X75 5G Modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X70 5G Modem |
| Wi-Fi Support | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Operating System | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | iOS 18 |
| Gaming Performance | Optimized for high-end gaming with ray tracing support | Optimized for AAA games with Metal 3 API |
| Battery Efficiency | Improved power efficiency with 4nm processor | Enhanced efficiency with 3nm processor |
📊 Benchmark Performance
| Benchmark Test | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,241 | 3,346 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 6,862 | 8,153 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark 10 | 1,760,977 | 1,640,722 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme Unlimited (fps) | 121.81 | 107.53 |
📸 Camera Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | 200 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 50 MP (telephoto) + 10 MP (periscope telephoto) | 48 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 12 MP (telephoto) + LiDAR Scanner |
| Main Sensor | 200 MP (1/1.3″ sensor, f/1.7) | 48 MP (1/1.28″ sensor, f/1.78) |
| Ultrawide Sensor | 12 MP (f/2.2, 120° FOV) | 12 MP (f/2.2, 120° FOV) |
| Telephoto Sensor | 50 MP (3x optical zoom, f/2.4) | 12 MP (3x optical zoom, f/2.8) |
| Periscope Telephoto | 10 MP (10x optical zoom, f/4.9) | N/A |
| LiDAR Scanner | No | Yes |
| Front Camera | 12 MP (f/2.2) | 12 MP (f/1.9) |
| Video Recording | Up to 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps | Up to 4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240fps |
| Stabilization | OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) + EIS (Electronic Stabilization) | Sensor-shift OIS + EIS |
| HDR Video Support | Yes (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) | Yes (Dolby Vision HDR) |
| Slow Motion | Up to 960fps at 1080p | Up to 240fps at 1080p |
| AI Enhancements | Advanced AI scene optimization, object recognition | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5 |
| Night Mode | Yes (enhanced nightography) | Yes (Night Mode with improved algorithms) |
| Portrait Mode | Yes (AI-based depth sensing) | Yes (LiDAR-assisted depth sensing) |
| Zoom Capabilities | Up to 100x Space Zoom (hybrid) | Up to 15x digital zoom |
| Pro Features | Pro Mode, Director’s View, Single Take | ProRAW, ProRes video recording |
| Software Enhancements | One UI 6 (based on Android 14) | iOS 18 with advanced computational photography |
🎥 Video Quality
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | 200 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 50 MP (telephoto) + 10 MP (periscope telephoto) | 48 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 12 MP (telephoto) + LiDAR Scanner |
| Video Recording | Up to 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240fps | Up to 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 24/30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/120/240fps |
| Stabilization | Super Steady OIS + EIS (Enhanced stabilization) | Sensor-shift OIS + Cinematic Stabilization |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP (with improved autofocus) |
| Front Video Recording | Up to 4K @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps | Up to 4K @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
| HDR Video Support | Yes (HDR10+, Dolby Vision) | Yes (Dolby Vision HDR) |
| Slow Motion | Up to 960fps at 1080p | Up to 240fps at 1080p |
| AI Enhancements | Advanced AI scene optimization, object tracking, and editing | Computational video features (Action Mode, Cinematic Mode) |
| Microphone Quality | Stereo microphones with AI noise cancellation | Studio-quality microphones with directional audio capture |
| Audio Recording | Stereo audio recording | Spatial audio recording |
| Display Resolution | QHD+ (3088 x 1440 pixels) Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 1.5K (2796 x 1290 pixels) Super Retina XDR |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz (adaptive) | 120Hz (ProMotion) |
| Brightness | Up to 2500 nits (peak) | Up to 2500 nits (peak) |
| Software Enhancements | One UI 6 (based on Android 14) | iOS 18 (with advanced video editing tools) |
🏆 Overall Verdict
📱 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
✅ Pros:
✔ Higher Display Resolution – Sharper visuals with 1440p vs. iPhone’s 1290p.
✔ Bigger Battery – 5,000 mAh vs. iPhone’s 4,685 mAh.
✔ Faster Charging – 45W fast charging vs. Apple’s ~27W.
✔ More Versatile Camera Setup – 200MP primary sensor and 10x optical zoom.
✔ S-Pen Support – Productivity features unavailable on iPhone.
✔ Higher Benchmark Scores in Graphics Tests – Better for gaming.
❌ Cons:
✖ Heavier and Larger – Bulkier compared to iPhone 16 Pro Max.
✖ Software Updates – iPhones typically get longer software support.
✖ Slower Single-Core Performance – iPhone’s A18 Bionic chip is faster for raw CPU tasks.
🍏 Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
✅ Pros:
✔ Superior CPU Performance – A18 Bionic chip leads in raw processing power.
✔ Optimized iOS Ecosystem – Seamless integration with Mac, iPad, and Apple devices.
✔ Brighter Display – Peak brightness of 1,796 nits vs. Samsung’s 1,447 nits.
✔ Better Video Recording – Industry-leading video quality and ProRes support.
✔ Longer Software Support – iPhones get updates for 6+ years.
✔ Lighter Build – Easier to handle compared to the bulkier S24 Ultra.
❌ Cons:
✖ Slower Charging – Limited to ~27W wired charging vs. 45W on Samsung.
✖ Lower Camera Megapixel Count – 48MP vs. Samsung’s 200MP, but Apple relies on software processing.
✖ No S-Pen or Extensive Customization – Less flexibility than Samsung’s One UI.
