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iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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£509.60

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£496.79

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iPhone 15 Pro MaxStarting at £509.60See options
Galaxy S24 UltraStarting at £496.79See options
4.4/5 (23 reviews)
5.0/5 (2 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has the lower launch price, a lighter 221g body and a smaller 6.7-inch screen. The Galaxy S24 Ultra counters with longer OS support until about 2031 (est.), more memory with 12GB of RAM and Wi-Fi 7.

At 256GB, the iPhone 15 Pro Max launched at £1199 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at £1249.

Available models

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

iPhone 15 Pro Max 81/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 88/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2031 (est.) against about 2030 (est.) on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Software support:The iPhone 15 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2030 (est.) and the Galaxy S24 Ultra until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S24 Ultra the longer support window.

Front glass:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has Ceramic Shield on the front and the Galaxy S24 Ultra Gorilla Armor.

Weight:The iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs 221g and the Galaxy S24 Ultra 232g, so the iPhone 15 Pro Max is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2030
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Titanium
Titanium

Weight

221gLighter
232g

Release date

22 September 2023
31 January 2024

Front glass

Ceramic Shield
Gorilla Armor

Dimensions

159.9 x 76.7 x 8.25 mm
162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm

Biometrics

Face ID
–

Security updates until

–
2031

Performance

iPhone 15 Pro Max 73/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 88/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has more memory, 12GB against 8GB.

Chip:The iPhone 15 Pro Max runs the A17 Pro and the Galaxy S24 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.

Memory:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

AI features:The iPhone 15 Pro Max supports Apple Intelligence and the Galaxy S24 Ultra supports Galaxy AI.

Storage:Both launched in the same 256GB, 512GB and 1TB sizes.

Chip

A17 Pro
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

RAM

8GB
12GBMore memory

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

iPhone 15 Pro Max 90/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 96/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the bigger screen, at 6.8 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S24 Ultra's 6.8-inch screen is bigger than the 6.7-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Panel:The iPhone 15 Pro Max uses a Super Retina XDR OLED panel at 2796 x 1290 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3120 x 1440.

Brightness:The Galaxy S24 Ultra peaks at 2600 nits against 2000 on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.7"
6.8"Bigger screen

Screen type

Super Retina XDR OLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2796 x 1290
3120 x 1440

Peak brightness

2000 nits (maker figure)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

iPhone 15 Pro Max 75/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 75/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the higher-resolution 200MP main camera.

Main camera:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 200MP main camera against 48MP on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which leaves more detail to crop into.

Video:The iPhone 15 Pro Max records video at up to 4K 60fps Dolby Vision and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at up to 8K 30fps.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 5x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Main camera

48MP
200MPMore megapixels

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

12MP
50MPBetter telephoto

Optical zoom

5x
5x

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

4K 60fps Dolby Vision
8K 30fps

Battery

iPhone 15 Pro Max 77/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 77/100

Battery

4441mAh
5000mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

–
45W

Wireless charging

MagSafe 15W, Qi2 15W
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Video playback (maker)

Up to 29 hours
Up to 30 hours

Connectivity

iPhone 15 Pro Max 86/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 86/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6E on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which only pays off with a newer router.

Port:The iPhone 15 Pro Max has USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s) and the Galaxy S24 Ultra USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1). The iPhone 15 Pro Max's port moves files faster over a cable.

SIM:The iPhone 15 Pro Max takes Nano-SIM + eSIM and the Galaxy S24 Ultra Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 221g body. Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and more memory with 12GB of RAM.

Buy the iPhone 15 Pro Max if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 221g body
  • You want a smaller 6.7-inch screen
Shop from £509.60

Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want Wi-Fi 7
Shop from £496.79

FAQs

The iPhone 15 Pro Max should get OS updates until about 2030 (est.) and the Galaxy S24 Ultra until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S24 Ultra the longer support window.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's 6.8-inch screen is bigger than the 6.7-inch screen on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

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Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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