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

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 128GB

92
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB — A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB
Apple

iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB

A17 Pro · iOS · 128GB

92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.

In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB lands at 92 and iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.

Pick Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB if…

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

Pick iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB 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 Ultra 128GB

Stills and video quality across lenses

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB leads on camera (94 vs 91).

Battery life

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB

Screen-on time and charging

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB leads on battery (88 vs 86).

Performance

Tie

Chipset speed for gaming and heavy apps

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

Display

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB

Panel quality, brightness, refresh rate

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB leads on display (94 vs 89).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB 92
vs
92 iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB

Score breakdown

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB
92
cpu 92
gpu 91
camera 94
battery 88
display 94
design 91
iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
92
cpu 92
gpu 90
camera 91
battery 86
display 89
design 92

Specs side-by-side

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB versus iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB — full spec comparison
Spec Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
A17 Pro
Storage
128GB
128GB
OS
Android 14
iOS 17
Release year
2024
2023

Galaxy S24 Ultra 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 15 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 Ultra 128GB vs iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB

Which is better, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +

Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 15 Pro Max 128GB worth the price? +

At $1,199, iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in cpu.

Does Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 15 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.

Which is better for photography, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB — leads on camera (94 vs 91). Stills and video quality across lenses.

Which is better for battery life, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 15 Pro Max 128GB? +

Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB — leads on battery (88 vs 86). Screen-on time and charging.