Samsung Galaxy S24 Onyx Black 128GB
Samsung
86 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Compact
Business
Battery Life
Rugged
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.2 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2600 nits★ | 1600 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 3.40 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 5x★ |
| Video | 8K@30fps★ | 4K@120fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,685 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Super Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.17 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 Onyx Black 128GB
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong connectivity (90th percentile)90th %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Samsung Galaxy S24 wins 8 specs while Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max wins 8.