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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 14 Pro Max 256GB — A16 · iOS · 256GB
Apple

iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB

A16 · iOS · 256GB

89
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S24+ 128GB lands at 89 and iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Galaxy S24+ 128GB if…

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

Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB 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

Galaxy S24+ 128GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

Galaxy S24+ 128GB leads on camera (91 vs 88).

Battery life

Galaxy S24+ 128GB

Screen-on time and charging

Galaxy S24+ 128GB leads on battery (85 vs 83).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Display

Galaxy S24+ 128GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Galaxy S24+ 128GB leads on display (91 vs 86).

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
89 iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB

Score breakdown

Galaxy S24+ 128GB
89
cpu 89
gpu 88
camera 91
battery 85
display 91
design 88
iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
89
cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89

Specs side-by-side

Galaxy S24+ 128GB versus iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB — full spec comparison
Spec Galaxy S24+ 128GB iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
A16
Storage
128GB
▲ 256GB
OS
Android 14
iOS 16
Release year
2024
2022

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 14 Pro Max 256GB

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 14 Pro Max 256GB

Which is better, Galaxy S24+ 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB? +

Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 14 Pro Max 256GB worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.

Does Galaxy S24+ 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB 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 14 Pro Max 256GB? +

Galaxy S24+ 128GB — leads on camera (91 vs 88). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Galaxy S24+ 128GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 256GB? +

Galaxy S24+ 128GB — leads on battery (85 vs 83). Screen-on time and charging.