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Galaxy S24+ 128GB — Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 128GB
Samsung

Galaxy S24+ 128GB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 128GB

89
/ 100
From $999
VS
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) wins by 7
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · European
Apple

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · European

96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S24+ 128GB lands at 89 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) ahead by 7 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Galaxy S24+ 128GB if…

  • ✓Large AMOLED display
  • ✓S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
  • ✓Many storage tiers

Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) if…

  • ✓iOS ecosystem
  • ✓Long update support
  • ✓Polished hardware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Photography

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Stills and video quality across lenses

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on camera (95 vs 91).

Battery life

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Screen-on time and charging

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on battery (90 vs 85).

Performance

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on cpu (96 vs 89).

Display

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) leads on display (93 vs 91).

Value for money

Galaxy S24+ 128GB

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Galaxy S24+ 128GB more score per dollar ($999 vs $1,199).

Galaxy S24+ 128GB 89
vs
96 iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Score breakdown

Galaxy S24+ 128GB
89
cpu 89
gpu 88
camera 91
battery 85
display 91
design 88
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)
96
cpu 96
gpu 94
camera 95
battery 90
display 93
design 96

Specs side-by-side

Galaxy S24+ 128GB versus iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — full spec comparison
Spec Galaxy S24+ 128GB iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
A18 Pro
Storage
128GB
128GB
OS
Android 14
iOS 18
Release year
2024
2024

Galaxy S24+ 128GB

Pros
  • +Large AMOLED display
  • +S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
  • +Many storage tiers
Cons
  • −One UI can be heavy
  • −Pricey top trims
  • −Update speed trails Pixel

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Pros
  • +iOS ecosystem
  • +Long update support
  • +Polished hardware
Cons
  • −Premium pricing
  • −Limited customization
  • −Lightning/USB-C split across generations

FAQ: Galaxy S24+ 128GB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)

Which is better, Galaxy S24+ 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 7. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Galaxy S24+ 128GB worth the price? +

At $999, Galaxy S24+ 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in camera.

Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.

Does Galaxy S24+ 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for photography, Galaxy S24+ 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — leads on camera (95 vs 91). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Galaxy S24+ 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European)? +

iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (European) — leads on battery (90 vs 85). Screen-on time and charging.