Samsung
Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 128GB
92
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
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
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
| 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.