Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max dominates with its superior A16 Bionic processor, stunning 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display at 120Hz with 2000 nits brightness, and professional-grade camera system featuring a 48MP main sensor with 3x telephoto and 4K Dolby Vision recording. Samsung's Galaxy A24 offers exceptional value at $249, delivering a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, more robust 5000mAh battery, and competent 50MP main camera with OIS. However, the A24 lacks 5G, water resistance, and high refresh rate support, making it suitable only for budget-conscious users prioritizing battery life. Performance gap proves substantial: the A16 Bionic vastly outpaces MediaTek's Helio G99 for demanding apps and gaming. For anyone willing to invest in premium features and longevity, the iPhone 14 Pro Max is unquestionably the superior choice.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max if…
- →First iPhone with Dynamic Island
- →New 48 MP main camera with ProRAW
- →Always-on display introduced
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max
Pros
- First iPhone with Dynamic Island
- New 48 MP main camera with ProRAW
- Always-on display introduced
- Excellent battery life
- Bright 2000-nit ProMotion display
Cons
- Heavy at 240 g
- Still uses Lightning instead of USB-C
- Expensive flagship pricing
- Slow charging speeds
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 195 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4323 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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