Samsung
Galaxy S24+ 256GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 256GB
89
/ 100
From $1,099
VS
Apple
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
A16 · iOS · 128GB
89
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S24+ 256GB lands at 89 and iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Galaxy S24+ 256GB if…
- ✓Large AMOLED display
- ✓S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- ✓Many storage tiers
Pick iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB if…
- ✓iOS ecosystem
- ✓Long update support
- ✓Polished hardware
Galaxy S24+ 256GB 89
vs 89 iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Score breakdown
Galaxy S24+ 256GB
89 cpu 89
gpu 88
camera 91
battery 85
display 91
design 88
iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
89 cpu 89
gpu 87
camera 88
battery 83
display 86
design 89
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S24+ 256GB | iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A16 |
| Storage | ▲ 256GB | 128GB |
| OS | Android 14 | iOS 16 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
Galaxy S24+ 256GB
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 128GB
Pros
- +iOS ecosystem
- +Long update support
- +Polished hardware
Cons
- −Premium pricing
- −Limited customization
- −Lightning/USB-C split across generations
FAQ: Galaxy S24+ 256GB vs iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB
Which is better, Galaxy S24+ 256GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Galaxy S24+ 256GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, Galaxy S24+ 256GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in camera.
Is iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S24+ 256GB or iPhone 14 Pro Max 128GB 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.