{"id":6579,"date":"2026-05-01T18:02:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-01T18:02:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swopify.com\/blog\/iphone-16-pro-max-vs-samsung-s24-ultra-a-comparison\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T10:30:01","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T10:30:01","slug":"iphone-16-pro-max-vs-samsung-s24-ultra-a-comparison","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swopify.com\/blog\/en\/iphone-16-pro-max-vs-samsung-s24-ultra-a-comparison\/","title":{"rendered":"iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung S24 Ultra – a comparison"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung S24 Ultra – a comparison<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Differences between iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung S24 Ultra<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before we get into the details, it’s worth looking at the basic parameters of the iPhone 16 Pro Max<\/a> and Samsung S24 Ultra<\/a> models.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Comparison of iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung S24 Ultra<\/caption>\n
Feature<\/th>\niPhone 16 Pro Max<\/th>\nSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Screen<\/td>\n6.9″ OLED, 120 Hz<\/td>\n6.8″ AMOLED, 120 Hz<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Resolution<\/td>\napprox. 2868 \u00d7 1320 px<\/td>\n3088 \u00d7 1440 px<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Processor<\/td>\nApple A18 Pro<\/td>\nSnapdragon 8 Gen 3<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
RAM<\/td>\n8 GB<\/td>\n12 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Memory<\/td>\n256 GB \/ 512 GB \/ 1 TB<\/td>\n256 GB \/ 512 GB \/ 1 TB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Main camera<\/td>\n48 MP<\/td>\n200 MP<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Additional cameras<\/td>\nultra-wide + telephoto<\/td>\nultra-wide + telephoto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Battery<\/td>\napprox. 4700 mAh<\/td>\n5000 mAh<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Add-ons<\/td>\nMagSafe<\/td>\nS Pen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
System<\/td>\niOS<\/td>\nAndroid (One UI)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The difference in philosophy is already apparent at this stage: Samsung focuses on maximum value and additional features, Apple on the consistency of the hardware with the system.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Screen-comfort of iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. functionality of S24 Ultra<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Paramount<\/th>iPhone 16 Pro Max<\/th>Samsung S24 Ultra<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Diagonal<\/td>6,9\u2033<\/td>6,8\u2033<\/td><\/tr>
Type<\/td>OLED<\/td>Dynamic AMOLED<\/td><\/tr>
Refresh rate<\/td>120 Hz<\/td>120 Hz<\/td><\/tr>
Resolution<\/td>2868 \u00d7 1320<\/td>3088 \u00d7 1440<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Both smartphones offer large, bright OLED screens with 120 Hz refresh rates<\/strong>, which are great for watching video, playing games or working with apps.<\/p>

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The iPhone 16 Pro Max stands out for its natural color reproduction and very pleasant smooth animation<\/strong>. It’s a screen that doesn’t dominate, but simply does its job well. <\/p>

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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra goes a step further in terms of technology. Higher resolution, very high brightness and support for the S Pen stylus<\/strong> make this device especially appreciated by those who take notes, edit documents or work on the go.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Performance - A18 Pro vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Processor<\/td>A18 Pro<\/td>Snapdragon 8 Gen 3<\/td><\/tr>
RAM<\/td>8 GB<\/td>12 GB<\/td><\/tr>
Technological process<\/td>3 nm<\/td>4 nm<\/td><\/tr>
Work style<\/td>iOS optimization<\/td>multitasking Android<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Samsung offers 12 GB of RAM, which is 4 GB more<\/strong>, giving you more freedom to work on multiple apps at the same time. The iPhone’s A18 Pro<\/strong>, on the other hand , provides very high single-threaded performance and great system optimization<\/strong>. <\/p>

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In practice, both phones are extremely fast<\/strong> – Samsung wins with multitasking, iPhone with stability and long-term smoothness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Cameras - 48 MP vs 200 MP and different approaches to photography<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Main camera<\/td>48 MP<\/td>200 MP<\/td><\/tr>
Telephoto lens<\/td>yes<\/td>yes (more zoom options)<\/td><\/tr>
Ultra wide<\/td>yes<\/td>yes<\/td><\/tr>
The biggest advantage<\/td>naturalness<\/td>zoom and detail<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra impresses with its numbers – the 200 MP camera and extensive lens kit offer great versatility, especially when it comes to zooming and shooting in difficult conditions<\/strong>. This is a smartphone for people who like to experiment with photography. <\/p>

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The iPhone 16 Pro Max focuses on predictability and naturalness<\/strong>. Photos look realistic, and video has remained one of the iPhone’s strongest points for years. If you frequently record testimonials, reels or video footage, the difference will be noticeable. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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iPhone 16 Max vs Samsung S24 Ultra - which has better video?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Max quality<\/td>4K \/ 60 FPS (Dolby Vision)<\/td>8K \/ 30 FPS<\/td><\/tr>
Stabilization<\/td>very advanced<\/td>very good<\/td><\/tr>
Pro Modes<\/td>ProRes, Log<\/td>Pro Video<\/td><\/tr>
The biggest advantage<\/td>quality and consistency<\/td>resolution<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

The iPhone 16 Pro Max is still one of the best smartphones for video recording<\/strong>. It offers very good stabilization, natural colors and professional modes like ProRes and Log. <\/p>

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The Samsung S24 Ultra lets you record in 8K and gives you more settings<\/strong>, but it’s the iPhone that more often provides a more predictable end result.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Battery<\/td>approx. 4700 mAh<\/td>5000 mAh<\/td><\/tr>
Charging<\/td>ca. 30 W<\/td>Up to 45 W<\/td><\/tr>
Wireless<\/td>MagSafe<\/td>Qi standard<\/td><\/tr>
Working time<\/td>very good<\/td>very good<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

The Samsung S24 Ultra has a larger battery (5000 mAh) and faster charging<\/strong>, which you’ll appreciate with heavy use. <\/p>

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The iPhone 16 Pro Max makes up for it with system optimization – in practice, both models last a full day of work without a problem<\/strong>. The difference is most apparent with charging itself. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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It depends on what you really expect from a smartphone:<\/p>