Samsung
Device summary
Apple
iPhone 14 Pro Max
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Starting price | — | $1,099 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.9 mm × 158.5 mm × 7.7 mm | 77.6 mm × 160.7 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 240 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Textured matte glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 3120 × 1440 | 2796 × 1290 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Apple A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 77 mm · 3× optical zoom · OIS |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | PD | MagSafe, Qi |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 4900 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4755 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | Lightning (USB 2) |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Stainless steel |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Starting price | — | $1,099 |
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Dimensions | 75.9 mm × 158.5 mm × 7.7 mm | 77.6 mm × 160.7 mm × 7.8 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 240 g |
| Front material | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Back material | — | Textured matte glass |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 3120 × 1440 | 2796 × 1290 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 2000 nits |
| Protection | — | Ceramic Shield |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Apple A16 Bionic |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1024 GB |
| Expandable storage | — | No |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS | Main · 48 MP · ƒ/1.78 · 24 mm · Second-generation sensor-shift OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | Ultra Wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 · 13 mm |
| Telephoto camera | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x | Telephoto · 12 MP · ƒ/2.8 · 77 mm · 3× optical zoom · OIS |
| Front cameras | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 | TrueDepth · 12 MP · ƒ/1.9 |
| Video recording | — | 4K Dolby Vision up to 60 fps, ProRes up to 4K at 30 fps |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | 45 W | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Charging standard | PD | MagSafe, Qi |
| Battery type | — | Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion |
| Typical capacity | 4900 mAh | — |
| Rated capacity | 4755 mAh | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | 5G, LTE | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave), Gigabit LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | Lightning (USB 2) |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Satellite | — | Emergency SOS via satellite |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame | — | Stainless steel |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy S24+
44 g lighter
Height
iPhone 14 Pro Max
2.2 mm taller · minor difference
Width
iPhone 14 Pro Max
1.7 mm wider · minor difference
Thickness
Very similar thickness
Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 14 Pro Max Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy S24+
Strengths
- Standout 4,900mAh battery that comfortably outlasts the base S24
- Roomy 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display without Ultra bulk or pricing
- 45W charging reaches meaningful percentages quickly despite no included charger
Compromises
- Camera hardware unchanged for a third consecutive generation
- Low-light photos trail newer AI-imaging-focused rivals
- No S Pen or long telephoto reach, unlike the Ultra