Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 14 Pro Max commands premium pricing with its larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display (2000 nits) and powerful A16 Bionic chip, though its 4323 mAh battery and 27W charging feel dated. Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers exceptional value at $299 less, featuring a brighter 2600-nit Dynamic AMOLED screen, more practical 6.2-inch form factor (167g vs 240g), and superior main camera with larger f/1.8 aperture and OIS. S24's 8K video capability and Exynos 2400 processor prove competent, though the A16 maintains raw performance edge. Both offer 120Hz displays and 15W wireless charging, but S24's USB-C, lighter weight, and 8GB RAM make it more practical for everyday users. iPhone's ecosystem integration matters only if you're invested in Apple products. For most consumers, Samsung Galaxy S24 represents smarter spending without meaningful real-world performance compromise. Recommend Samsung Galaxy S24 for value-conscious buyers; iPhone 14 Pro Max for committed Apple users prioritizing ecosystem.
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 S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 240 g | 167 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.7 x 77.6 x 7.85 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4323 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 27W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 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 A16 Bionic | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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