Huawei Pura X Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
The Huawei Pura X Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the cheaper of the two at $1,300 versus $1,600, a difference of about $300. The Huawei Pura X Max is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Huawei Pura X Max stands out for exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility, while Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is praised for flat titanium design with anti-reflective gorilla glass armor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Huawei Pura X Max if…
- →Exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- →Variable aperture main camera (f/1.4-2.0) adapts to lighting conditions
- →Fast 100W wired charging and wireless charging support
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
Pros & Cons
Huawei Pura X Max
Pros
- Exceptional 4000-nit peak brightness for excellent outdoor visibility
- Variable aperture main camera (f/1.4-2.0) adapts to lighting conditions
- Fast 100W wired charging and wireless charging support
- Lightweight at 221g despite large 6.9-inch display
- IP68 dust and water resistance rating
Cons
- Limited availability in Western markets
- No microSD card slot for storage expansion
- Price premium for flagship features
- Heating concerns reported under sustained load
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Huawei Pura X Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.4-2.0 variable aperture | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 20MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | 12MP f/2.0 3.5x optical | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 40MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Champagne Gold | — |
| Weight | 221g | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 6010mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 100W wired | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Brightness | 4000 nits peak | — |
| Resolution | 2992 x 1344 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite | — |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 232 g |
| Material | — | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
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