When it comes to the best flagship smartphone you can buy, you almost immediately look to Samsung and Apple. Both have been producing some of the best smartphones we've ever tested at , and in 2024, they continue that tradition with the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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There's no question that theS24 Ultra is one of Samsung's most impressive smartphones to date, with incredibly powerful specs jammed into a glass and titanium body that's every bit of premium that you'd expect. Meanwhile, the iPhone 15 Pro Max takes a similar approach, with a titanium body and glass on the front and back with the most powerful processor ever in a smartphone.
Of course, when it's time to decide between the two, you've got to know what you're getting for your money. Below, we're breaking down why you should pick one phone over the other so that you get the device that best fits your lifestyle.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | iPhone 15 Pro Max | |
Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 120Hz (LTPO) | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR with ProMotion (120Hz) |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Apple A17 Pro |
RAM/Storage | 12GB with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 8GB with 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Battery | 5,000mAh | 4,441mAh |
Camera | 200MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 10MP telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP front | 48MP main, 12MP periscope telephoto, 12MP ultra-wide, 12MP front |
Connectivity | 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave), Wi-Fi 7 | 5G (sub-6GHz and mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E |
Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
Price | Starting at$1,299 | Starting at$1,199 |