Samsung
Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 128GB
92
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
iPhone 17 Pro Max wins by 4
Apple
iPhone 17 Pro Max
A19 Pro · 6.9″ OLED · IP68
96
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
iPhone 17 Pro Max takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB lands at 92 and iPhone 17 Pro Max at 96. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB if…
- ✓Large AMOLED display
- ✓S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- ✓Many storage tiers
Pick iPhone 17 Pro Max if…
- ✓A19 Pro chip
- ✓Up to 39 hours video playback
- ✓Up to 2 TB storage
Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB 92
vs 96 iPhone 17 Pro Max
Score breakdown
Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB
92 cpu 92
gpu 91
camera 94
battery 88
display 94
design 91
iPhone 17 Pro Max
96 cpu 98
gpu 96
camera 95
battery 92
display 95
design 95
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A19 Pro chip |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256 / 512 GB / 1 / 2 TB |
| OS | Android 14 | iOS 26 |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Display | — | 6.9″ OLED, 2868×1320 at 460 ppi |
| Battery (video) | — | Up to 39 hours |
| Charging | — | 50% in 20 min with 40W adapter; MagSafe up to 25W |
| Weight | — | 233 g |
| IP rating | — | IP68 (6 m, 30 min) |
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 17 Pro Max
Pros
- +A19 Pro chip
- +Up to 39 hours video playback
- +Up to 2 TB storage
Cons
- −Premium price
- −Weighs 233 g
- −Wired charging requires 40W+ adapter
FAQ: Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max
Which is better, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 17 Pro Max worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 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.