Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
Both flagships deliver premium experiences, but they target different priorities. iPhone 13 Pro Max excels with its A15 Bionic chip delivering superior performance and industry-leading video with ProRes support, plus the refined iOS ecosystem. Samsung Galaxy S24+ counters with a sharper 1440p AMOLED display (2600 nits), superior 50MP main camera with OIS, faster 45W charging, and larger 4900mAh battery. S24+ weighs 42g less and includes USB-C. Software preference matters here—iOS loyalty justifies the iPhone, but Android users gain better raw specs and faster charging. Galaxy S24+ offers more value at $99 less with meaningful hardware advantages, particularly display quality and camera versatility. Choose iPhone for ecosystem integration and video production; select S24+ for display excellence, camera prowess, and practical daily advantages.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 15 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 238 g | 196 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.65 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision ProRes | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4352 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max
Pros
- ProMotion 120Hz display arrived for first time on iPhone Pro
- Best-in-class battery life among 2021 iPhones
- ProRes video recording up to 4K
- Macro photography with ultrawide camera
- Cinematic mode for shallow depth-of-field video
Cons
- Very heavy at 238 g
- Notch still present despite slimmed-down design
- Lightning connector limiting transfer speeds
- Large size is unwieldy for smaller hands
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
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