Which choice is better?

Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 16 series debuted earlier this month at its “It’s Glowtime” event, and is officially available for purchase starting today, September 20.

The new series includes four models: iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max and iPhone 16 Plus.

On social media, Android users are comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.

Let’s take a closer look at the details and see which device is better.

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraDisplay and design

iPhone 16 Pro Max has a 6.9-inch LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10, and Dolby Vision, reaching up to 2000 nits of brightness.

In comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 6.8-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, also with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+, but it shines brighter, reaching 2,600 nits. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers slightly more brightness.

In terms of design

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has three buttons: a side button and two volume buttons, while the iPhone 16 Pro Max has a side button and volume buttons, as well as a new camera control button for better photo management.

Camera capabilities

The iPhone 16 Pro Max has a triple camera setup, including a 48MP wide-angle lens, a 12MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There’s also a 12MP front-facing camera.

On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts of a 200MP wide-angle lens, a 10MP telephoto lens, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens, and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens, along with a 12MP front-facing camera. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a more powerful camera.

Editor

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is powered by the Apple A18 Pro (3nm) chipset running iOS 18, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset running Android 14 and One UI 6.1.1.

iPhone 16 Pro Max is optimized for performance with the A18 Pro chipset.

AI Features

The Galaxy S24 Ultra includes Galaxy AI technology, offering advanced features for Samsung devices.

The iPhone 16 Pro Max will eventually feature Apple Intelligence technology, which is still in development and will include photo and video editing, writing, and automation.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra now has more proven AI features.

Battery

The battery capacity of the iPhone 16 Pro Max has not been disclosed. On the other hand, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging options available in India.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a clear advantage thanks to its larger battery capacity.

Price in India

The iPhone 16 Pro Max starting price in India is approximately Rs 144,900 for the 256GB model, Rs 164,900 for the 512GB model, and Rs 184,900 for the 1TB model.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is priced at Rs 131,999 for the 12GB, 512GB variant. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is more affordable.

Final Thoughts

Both the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra have their strengths. If you prefer camera power and price, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a solid choice.

However, if you want top-notch performance and a refined user experience, the iPhone 16 Pro Max is a great option. Ultimately, the best choice depends on your personal preferences and needs.