Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Blue 512GB
Apple
78 Overall Score
vs
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Titanium Black 256GB
Samsung
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Business
Flagship
Foldable
Photography
Battery Life
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Super Retina XDR | Dynamic AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 2688 x 1242 | 1440 x 3120 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 2600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Model | A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| CPU Cores | — | 8★ |
| CPU Speed | — | 3.30★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB★ |
| Storage | 512 GB★ | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 200 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 18 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 8x★ | 5x |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 30W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | MagSafe | Fast Charging |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3★ |
| NFC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | — | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓ | ✓ |
| OS | iOS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Blue 512GB
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong performance (91st percentile)91st %ile
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Titanium Black 256GB
- Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong camera (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Blue 512GB0.039score per dollar
vs
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Titanium Black 256GB0.140score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Titanium Black 256GB offers 3.6x better value for money
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max Blue 512GB
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Titanium Black 256GB
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.
