Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 128GB
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)
A18 Pro · iOS · 128GB · Unlocked
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB lands at 92 and iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) at 96. That puts iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB if…
- ✓Large AMOLED display
- ✓S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- ✓Many storage tiers
Pick iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testPhotography
TieStills and video quality across lenses
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Battery life
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)Screen-on time and charging
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) leads on battery (90 vs 88).
Performance
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) leads on cpu (96 vs 92).
Display
TiePanel quality, brightness, refresh rate
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,299).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB | iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A18 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| OS | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB
- +Large AMOLED display
- +S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- +Many storage tiers
- −One UI can be heavy
- −Pricey top trims
- −Update speed trails Pixel
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB vs iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)
Which is better, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) 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 battery life, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) — leads on battery (90 vs 88). Screen-on time and charging.
Which is better for performance, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked)? +
iPhone 16 Pro Max 128GB (Unlocked) — leads on cpu (96 vs 92). Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps.