Here’s a comprehensive comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max.

📏 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.

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