Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $610 | $699 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,441 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 221 g | 196 g |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is ahead on battery, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is the cheaper option.
Display
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED, 120Hz, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On display, Dynamic Island | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 pixels (~460 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density) |
| Brightness | 1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (peak HDR), 2000 nits (peak outdoor) | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 17.5.1 (or later) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 6.1 (up to 7 major OS updates) |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro (3 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) - North America, Exynos 2400 (4 nm) - International |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.78 GHz + 4x2.11 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520) - Snapdragon, Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520) - Exynos |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Adreno 750 - Snapdragon, Xclipse 940 - Exynos |
| Neural Engine | 16-core | — |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM (NVMe) | — |
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 48 MP, f/1.78, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor-shift OIS, 5x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video |
| Features | TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth), Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), ProRes, Cinematic mode, 3D (Spatial) video | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps) | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | SL 3D (depth/biometrics sensor), HDR, Cinematic mode | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4441 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging, MagSafe wireless charging | 45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 159.9 x 76.7 x 8.3 mm (6.30 x 3.02 x 0.33 in) | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.99 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 221 g (7.80 oz) | 196 g or 197 g (6.91 oz) |
| Build | Titanium frame, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e), tri-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, September 12 | January 17, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, September 22 | Available. Released January 31, 2024. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus — 4,441 mAh for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max versus 4,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus — 221 g for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max versus 196 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus — Sep 2023 for the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max versus Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.
Is the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 9/10.