Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 128GB
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
A19 Pro · 256GB · Deep Blue
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB lands at 92 and iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) at 98. That puts iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) ahead by 6 points — a decisive 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 256GB (Deep Blue) if…
- ✓Apple A19 Pro silicon
- ✓120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- ✓Apple Intelligence Gen 2
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB | iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A19 Pro |
| Storage | 128GB | ▲ 256GB |
| OS | Android 14 | iOS 19 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Color | — | Deep Blue |
Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB
- +Large AMOLED display
- +S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- +Many storage tiers
- −One UI can be heavy
- −Pricey top trims
- −Update speed trails Pixel
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
- +Apple A19 Pro silicon
- +120 Hz ProMotion (Pro/Air)
- +Apple Intelligence Gen 2
- −Still Lightning-free, USB-C only
- −Premium pricing
- −AI features require online offload for some tasks
FAQ: Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB vs iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)
Which is better, Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue)? +
iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) scores 98 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. 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 256GB (Deep Blue) worth the price? +
At $1,199, iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) delivers a Specdex score of 98 — strongest in cpu.
Does Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB or iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB (Deep Blue) 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.