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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

80 out of 100
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
VS
83 out of 100
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Here we compared two flagship smartphones: the 6.8-inch Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy)) that was released on January 17, 2024, against the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, which is powered by Apple A17 Pro and came out 4 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

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  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments (72)

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • 60% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (2341K versus 1467K)
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Supports higher wattage charging (45W versus 23W)
  • Fingerprint scanner
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 7 wireless networks
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+2)
Reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
  • Shows 19% longer battery life (31:37 vs 26:30 hours)
  • Better camera quality (According to DxOMark rating)
  • Delivers 24% higher peak brightness (1805 against 1459 nits)
  • 32% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 2974 and 2259 points

Review

Evaluation of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
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12 / 256 GB
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8 / 256 GB
15.9
(Bad)
Value Index
15.6
(Bad)

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Galaxy S24 Ultra
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iPhone 15 Pro Max

Display

Type Dynamic AMOLED OLED
Size 6.8 inches 6.7 inches
Resolution 1440 x 3088 pixels 1290 x 2796 pixels
Aspect ratio 19.5:9 19.5:9
PPI 501 ppi 460 ppi
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate Yes (1-120 Hz) Yes (1-120 Hz)
Max rated brightness 2600 nits 2000 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR - 1600 nits
HDR support Yes, HDR10+ Yes, Dolby Vision
Touch sampling rate 240 Hz -
Screen protection Gorilla Glass Armor -
Screen-to-body ratio 88.5% 89.8%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
- DC Dimming		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space 99.5% 99.8%
PWM 480 Hz 240 Hz
Response time 1 ms 1 ms
Contrast ∞ Infinity ∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Galaxy S24 Ultra
1459 nits
iPhone 15 Pro Max +24%
1805 nits
Sources: NotebookCheck [3], [4]

Design and build

Height 162.3 mm (6.39 inches) 159.9 mm (6.3 inches)
Width 79 mm (3.11 inches) 76.7 mm (3.02 inches)
Thickness 8.6 mm (0.34 inches) 8.25 mm (0.32 inches)
Weight 232 g (8.18 oz) 221 g (7.8 oz)
Waterproof IP68 IP68
Advanced cooling Vapor chamber -
Rear material Glass Glass
Frame material Metal Metal
Colors Black, Gray, Blue, Green, Orange, Purple, Yellow White, Black, Silver, Blue
Fingerprint scanner Yes, in-display No
Screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Chipset specifications of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
SoC
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy) Apple A17 Pro
Max clock 3390 MHz 3780 MHz
CPU cores 8 (1 + 3 + 2 + 2) 6 (2 + 4)
Architecture - 2 cores at 2.27 GHz: Cortex-A520
- 2 cores at 2.96 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 3 cores at 3.15 GHz: Cortex-A720
- 1 core at 3.3 GHz: Cortex-X4		 - 4 cores at 2.11 GHz: Sawtooth
- 2 cores at 3.78 GHz: Everest
L3 cache 12 MB -
Manufacturing TSMC TSMC
Lithography process 4 nanometers 3 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU) Hexagon Apple Neural Engine
GPU
Graphics Adreno 750 6 core Apple GPU
GPU shading units 1536 768
GPU clock 903-1000 MHz 1398 MHz
FLOPS ~2774 GFLOPS ~2147.2 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Benchmark comparison of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Compute Score (GPU)
Compute Score (GPU) 15386 28374
Single-core score 2259 2974
Multi-core score 7330 7533
Sources: Geekbench [3], [4]
AnTuTu Benchmark 11
Galaxy S24 Ultra +60%
2341394
iPhone 15 Pro Max
1467470
CPU 717970 374357
GPU 790073 463612
Memory 341284 184670
UX 492067 444831
Total score 2341394 1467470
Samples [42 tests] [7 tests]
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Stability 71% 71%
Graphics test 11 FPS 10 FPS
Graphics score 1527 1391
3DMark Solar Bay
Stability 63% 73%
Graphics test 29 FPS 23 FPS
Section 1 36 FPS 29 FPS
Section 2 29 FPS 23 FPS
Section 3 23 FPS 16 FPS
Graphics score 7748 6089
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Stability 59% 63%
Graphics test 27 FPS 21 FPS
Graphics score 4531 3655
Sources: 3DMark [5], [6]
PCMark 3.0
Web score 18499 -
Video editing 8001 -
Photo editing 35916 -
Data manipulation 15552 -
Writing score 22696 -
AnTuTu 11 Ranking List (#189th place)
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Recent User Tests

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
DateBenchmarkResult
📘 2026-09-29 (Ratiii)Geekbench 7 CPU1995 / 6875
📘 2026-09-29 (gunissus)AnTuTu 122654412
📘 2026-09-24 (Denislav Antimov)AnTuTu 122573019
📘 2026-09-23 (DEMON77)AnTuTu 122536327
📘 2026-09-22 (Blackz)AnTuTu 112368229
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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
DateBenchmarkResult
📘 2026-09-28 (Kuan.28)AnTuTu 111752198
📘 2026-09-23 (podsolnuh)AnTuTu 111357765
📘 2026-09-11 (Zabza)AnTuTu 111599694
📘 2026-09-10 (elio)AnTuTu 111445771
📘 2026-07-26 (Desss)AnTuTu 111323415
Add View all (41)

Memory

RAM
RAM size 12 GB 8 GB
Memory type LPDDR5X LPDDR5
Memory clock 4200 MHz 3200 MHz
Channels 4 4
Storage
Storage size 256 GB 256 GB
Storage type UFS 4.0 NVMe
Memory card No No

Software

Operating system Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) iOS 17 (Can be upgraded to iOS 26.5)
ROM One UI 8.0 -
OS size 28 GB 17.6 GB
OS updates 7 years 7 years
Security updates 7 years 7 years

Battery

Capacity 5000 mAh 4441 mAh
Max charge power 45 W 23 W
Battery type Li-Ion Li-Ion
Replaceable No No
Wireless charging Yes (15 W) Yes (7.5 W)
Reverse charging Yes, (wireless) Yes
Bypass charging Yes No
Fast charging Yes (69% in 30 min) Yes (46% in 30 min)
Full charging time 1:05 hr 1:49 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing 10:18 hr 12:36 hr
Watching video 18:00 hr 22:07 hr
Gaming 05:51 hr 06:58 hr
Standby 122 hr 139 hr
General battery life
Galaxy S24 Ultra
26:30 hr
iPhone 15 Pro Max +19%
31:37 hr
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Smartphones With Long Battery Life (122nd and 32nd place)

Main camera

Matrix 200 megapixels 48 megapixels
Image resolution 16320 x 12240 8064 x 6048
Zoom Optical, 5x Optical, 5x
Flash LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K video recording Up to 30FPS No
4K video recording Up to 120FPS Up to 60FPS
1080p video recording Up to 240FPS Up to 60FPS
Slow motion 240 FPS (1080p) 240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens 120° 120°
Lenses 1) Standard: 200 MP
2) Telephoto: 50 MP
3) Telephoto: 12 MP
4) Ultrawide: 12 MP
1) Standard: 48 MP
2) Telephoto: 12 MP
3) Ultrawide: 12 MP
4) Depth
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution 200 MP 48 MP
Aperture f/1.7 f/1.8
Focal length 23 mm 24 mm
Sensor Samsung ISOCELL HP2 Sony IMX803
Sensor size 1/1.3" (≈ 0.77 inch) 1/1.28" (≈ 0.78 inch)
Pixel size 0.6 micron 1.22 micron
Autofocus Laser autofocus Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel)
Stabilization Optical Optical
Telephoto lens
Image resolution 50 MP 12 MP
Aperture f/3.4 f/1.78 - 2.8
Focal length 111 mm 120 mm
Sensor Sony IMX854 Sony IMX913
Sensor size 1/2.52" (≈ 0.4 inch) 1/3.06" (≈ 0.33 inch)
Pixel size 0.7 micron 1.12 micron
Stabilization Optical Optical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution 12 MP 12 MP
Aperture f/2.2 f/2.2
Focal length 13 mm 13 mm
Sensor Sony IMX564 Sony IMX633
Sensor size 1/2.55" (≈ 0.39 inch) 1/2.55" (≈ 0.39 inch)
Pixel size 1.4 micron 1.4 micron
Stabilization Digital Digital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Generic main camera score
Bokeh 70 80
Preview 82 86
Zoom 145 142
Samples Photo samples of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra from DxOMark Photo samples of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Image resolution 4000 x 3000 4032 x 3024
Aperture f/2.2 f/1.9
Focal length 26 mm 23 mm
Sensor Samsung S5K3LU Sony IMX714
Sensor size 1/3.2" (≈ 0.31 inch) 1/3.6" (≈ 0.28 inch)
Pixel size 1.12 micron 1.12 micron
Autofocus Phase autofocus (Dual Pixel) Phase autofocus
Stabilization Digital Optical
Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS 2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D) No Yes
DxOMark front camera
Photo - 145
Video - 156

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standard Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.2 3.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPort Yes, DP 1.2 Yes
GPS GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared port No No
Network
Number of SIM* 1 -
Type of SIM card Nano eSIM
eSIM support* Yes Yes
Hybrid slot No No
LTE Cat* 20 20
5G support Yes Yes

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
Headphone audio jack No No
FM radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
Speakers test
Max loudness

Other

Category Flagship Flagship
Announced January 2024 September 2023
Release date January 2024 September 2023
Launch price (MSRP) $1299 $1199
Successor - Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra - Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max
SAR (head) 1.06 W/kg 0.98 W/kg
SAR (body) 1.3 W/kg 0.98 W/kg
Sensors - Hall-effect sensor
- Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Face recognition sensor
Bundled charger Not included Not included
Further details
Notes on Galaxy S24 Ultra:
    - There is a model with two physical SIM cards and no eSIM, and another with one physical SIM card and eSIM support.
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.

Conclusion

If the camera, battery life, and software are more important to you, then choose the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. But if the gaming is more of a priority – go for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Cast your vote

So, which phone would you choose?
9918 (72.9%)
3694 (27.1%)
Total votes: 13612

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Serhat October 29, 2024 at 05:06 PM
It's not about which has the better hardware anymore. It's about which OS and ecosystem you want to stick with.
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akp831 October 2, 2024 at 03:26 PM
Buying an iPhone is now waste of money right now Androids can pretty much do the same thing and often for less
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Ald8282 October 7, 2024 at 04:21 PM
Yes for 40 dollars lese ❤️
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Fahim August 18, 2024 at 04:18 PM
The iPhone comes with new features, but not all of them are truly innovative. Many of their features seem to be borrowed from Android, such as type C and app customization. Additionally, the iPhone quickly overheats.
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Minh March 23, 2025 at 02:23 PM
One more thing, Apple's Dynamic Island was actually copied from the Androids
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Iphone lover August 13, 2024 at 05:47 AM
People are arguing over samsung galaxy vs iphone meanwhile xiaomi 14
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Lul August 17, 2024 at 08:42 PM
Xiaomi 14 is not on par with others because of an overall inferior software.
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Iphone lover August 19, 2024 at 12:52 PM
Lul, Totally agree with that point. Hyper OS is no good (ads and bloatware). Still, it is cheaper than both.
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Jelly bean August 6, 2024 at 01:42 AM
I've been an android user ever since nokia's gone until I recently bought iPhone 15 Pro Max and I loved it so much! ! !
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Qwertzuiop July 19, 2024 at 03:02 PM
Both of them are very good. I preferer the iphone, but I think I only do, because I have an iphone.
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Android king July 7, 2024 at 02:01 AM
Both are monsters and the best smartphones flagships in market if you like of Android you will but a S24 Ultra but if you have a ecosystem of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max will better choice
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Haker July 6, 2024 at 03:10 PM
I would take s24 ultra
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mati comparer May 9, 2024 at 02:21 PM
In the screen protection part, I thought that Gorilla Glass Armor was better than Ceramic Shield, merely because it's newer. However, I have watched a drop test between these two phones, and the Gorilla Glass Armor completely shattered while the Ceramic Shield only suffered from two major points of damage. Secondly, I found a used iPhone 15 Pro Max at a great price. This makes me conclude that the iPhone 15 Pro Max is a better deal than the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, regardless of whether they're used or new. This is due to them having similar specs, and the used iPhone I found was a lot cheaper than the new Galaxy S24 Ultra. Personally, I prefer the iPhone for many reasons such as software optimization and the more natural colors that the cameras capture, among other things.
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natey poo May 2, 2024 at 11:57 PM
photo and video camera goes to the s24 ultra. the only reason the 15 pro max's camera is better is because it is supported on way more third-party apps. as an example, apps such as TikTok and Snapchat limit the camera quality to 1080p for samsung and other android devices, while apple can record 4k quality. when the cameras are tested in their own camera apps, samsung is better overall.
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mati comparer May 9, 2024 at 02:04 PM
No, you think that because you like that Samsung usually overexposes the images, while the iPhone's camera has more natural colors. So, like it or not, the iPhone's camera is better.
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Loll June 16, 2024 at 12:52 PM
mati comparer, Lol, no it's not. Whereas in video? Yes, but photos? Definitely a no.
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Goose’s July 18, 2024 at 03:18 PM
Loll, Oh yes it is. He got it right the first time.
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Programmer August 25, 2024 at 05:13 AM
You are VERY wrong about the video part…
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Rayane April 24, 2024 at 09:58 AM
Having had experience with both brands, your decision will depend on your individual preferences when it comes to the ecosystem (iOS or Android), design, specific features (such as display quality or camera performance), and your history with Apple or Samsung products.
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Apple April 12, 2024 at 01:54 AM
Look at these Android users denying that the iPhone has a better battery life, lol.
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Samet April 16, 2024 at 06:56 PM
This site shows it wrong, there are many tests on youtube and they are considered equal, but here a nice favor is passed to apple.
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Ratão May 2, 2024 at 10:23 AM
Samet, In fact, the s24 ultra has a much better battery, we saw several battery life videos, the s24 ultra has almost 30 hours of autonomy, while the 15PM's battery had run out a long time ago.
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FactChecker May 10, 2024 at 01:28 PM
It doesn't have better battery life because of battery efficiency, but because it has a smaller screen and, more importantly, lower pixel density. You have to be impartial to see things more clearly.
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Ammar June 3, 2024 at 10:40 AM
Ratão, Stop the cab Little Buddy your Samsung runs out of battery by playing Roblox for 24 minutes
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Programmer August 25, 2024 at 05:16 AM
Samet, Your comment is incorrect unfortunately. Also YouTube videos are not a trustworthy source, like one states that the s24 ultra crashes in gaming which may not be true because YouTube is not a good source. Also battery tests with the right battery settings prove the 15 pro max is better in battery
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Programmer August 25, 2024 at 05:17 AM
Ratão, YouTube isn’t a trustworthy source…
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Thomas Hazell March 30, 2024 at 02:04 PM
Still surprised that the 15 Pro Max still beats the S24 Ultra in terms of the score at the top of this page. Only by one point but still pretty impressive.
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Zj123 July 12, 2024 at 07:13 PM
Ngl but it’s actually tied the s24 ultra had a brighter screen that’s the only reason why 15 pro max won otherwise it would been a tie search it yourself
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Reviewer March 5, 2024 at 12:39 AM
There seems to be inaccuracies for the peak brightness test. Apple is not supposed to win, because Samsung changed their panels and is much brighter than Apple Retina displays.
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Ammar June 3, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Apple uses Samsung panels. So, what are you talking about? They just use a different name.
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Programmer August 25, 2024 at 05:18 AM
The 15 pro max is brighter, the s24 ultra has a thing on the screen blocking the light
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Programmer August 25, 2024 at 05:19 AM
Ammar, That’s wrong, Apple designs them
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Ngetich Ezra February 20, 2024 at 03:53 PM
What I've observed is that the prestige associated with the iPhone primarily comes from the brand name 'Apple'. However, it seems to pale in comparison to Samsung over the past few decades. Don't just focus on the brand name, examine the specifications. It appears that people have developed an obsession with Apple.
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GTG February 27, 2024 at 10:39 PM
In the environment we find ourselves in today, people are more interested in the prestige, status, and branding associated with products rather than what the product can actually offer. This is particularly prevalent with technology, where individuals may wait out each year with bated breath for the release of the newest iPhone model, rather than opting for competing products with superior technical specifications. This phenomenon relies on societal ideologies that associate certain brands, like Apple, with luxury and higher social status. Instead of viewing a new Apple device and acknowledging its specifications and functionality, the typical reaction is more akin to "Oh my gosh, he's got the new (iPhone, Apple Watch, MacBook, etc.)!" Interestingly, Apple contributes to this sentiment by eschewing traditional product labels for their own brand-specific naming conventions. Instead of calling their devices "smartphones," "smartwatches," or "laptops," they are known by their branded names, furthering product recognition and brand reinforcement. Many argue that owning Apple products isn't just about the technology, but rather a lifestyle choice. This may well be the case, but the real question at hand is: how has Apple managed to convince society that ownership of their products equates to holding luxury in their hands?
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jaden April 17, 2024 at 06:29 PM
GTG, i agree with your amazingly technological statement
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natey poo May 3, 2024 at 12:11 AM
GTG, as an answer to the last paragraph, the reason people are convinced they are holding "luxury" in their hands is simply because Apple has their own branded name for their smartphones. iPhones also simply look more luxurious. Sure, both the 15 series iPhones and S24 series Samsung phones have a titanium frame, a number of front cameras etc., but over the years apple was always the more expensive and luxurious brand. It also comes to all of the older phones, and the changes Apple has made. as an example, the iPhone X releasing with a full display (even though the galaxy s8 came out a couple of months beforehand), the headphone jack being removed on the 7 series iPhones, etc. Samsung has also made some very big revelations such as reverse wireless charging with the galaxy s4, the punch-hole front camera being introduced on the s10 series, the fingerprint scanner, and so on. But people didn't care as much, because Apple was always the more popular brand. The other reason Samsung revelations are not being more successful is purely because the changes were either unnecessary or didn't work properly at the time they were released, the fingerprint as an example back in 2013. It wasn't that Samsung wasn't always in front of Apple, it was because Apple was, and is more popular. That's why people believe they are holding luxury in their hands when owning a new iPhone. It isn't because of the differences or benefits or looks, its simply because Apple is more popular, and always have been. It has always been the case. It's not like you see people celebrating over the fact that the S22-24 Ultra has an S Pen, or that the Xiaomi 13-14 Ultra's back camera is the shape of a circle, because they simply aren't as popular. I rest my case.
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Banimibo ofori Jack February 20, 2024 at 09:34 AM
I've never been an Apple fan before, and there are several reasons for this. People often claim that iPhones are simple to operate, but that hasn't been my experience. I usually find myself a bit lost while undertaking several tasks on a friend's iPhone. Furthermore, while iPhones might have superb hardware, the glass backing for its price makes me question the durability. Wouldn't a metal back lend more credibility to its reputation as a steadfast device? However, when comparing Apple’s latest flagship device, the 15 Pro Max, to Samsung's S24 Ultra, I'm perplexed as to why people would harshly critique the former. To me, the 15 Pro Max seems to offer considerable advantages - from its Grade 5 titanium to an outstanding battery life. This has made me rethink my initial position and vote accordingly.
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GTG February 27, 2024 at 10:47 PM
When discussing titanium grading, it is a common misconception that Grade 2 titanium is cheap. Grade 2 titanium is characterized as "commercially pure," boasting significant lightweight and corrosion-resistant properties. However, it isn't as sturdy as certain alloys such as Grade 5.
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Jason February 17, 2024 at 04:05 PM
How can you assert that the S24 Ultra has a shorter battery life than the 15 Pro Max and S23 Ultra? I kindly request you to retest this, because the device has excelled in all of our battery tests, conspicuously outperforming others. This device, with its unbeatable battery life, runs for a full day during intensive use and can last up to two days under medium use. With normal or light use, it might even last for more than two days. How are you testing this superior device and getting results that infringe on its rightful place among mid-range performance devices?
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Thomas Hazell February 21, 2024 at 08:27 PM
Yh lol according to the tech YouTuber phonebuff the iPhone 15 Pro Max technically won! Basically a tie but just wait when iPhone has over 5000 mah battery!
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Nik April 23, 2024 at 06:02 AM
I think you Don't use iPhone 15 pro max ever.
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Alexo February 15, 2024 at 06:09 PM
Could you please redo these tests? I've tested both phones myself and found the Samsung Galaxy Ultra to have equal battery life on the highest resolutions. Moreover, when the Samsung is in FullHD+ mode, it outperforms the iPhone, and this is consistent even after weeks of testing. I greatly appreciate this site, but the bias against Samsung needs to stop. A camera score of 84 points? A battery score of 80 points? Is this some kind of joke, Nanoreview? I'm convinced this phone wasn't properly tested. It seems like you've evaluated the wrong model, which mirrors the supposed "results" for the S23 Ultra, known for its quick battery depletion. It's essential to maintain a professional standard and refrain from misleading potential buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra outshines the iPhone 15 Pro Max in every aspect. Especially after Samsung's day one patch to fix camera noise, it far surpasses the iPhone in terms of photo quality. Don't get me wrong, I admire the iPhone 15 Pro Max, but it's just inferior in comparison.
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Anonymousdude February 21, 2024 at 08:20 PM
I agree, people have developed an obsession with apple and there is a bias against Samsung. People just walk away from Samsung and goes to apple.
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reviewer April 23, 2024 at 05:33 PM
DxOMark and many reviews suggest that the S24U's primary strength lies in its display quality.
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reviewer April 23, 2024 at 05:34 PM
Anonymousdude, Wrong. Many people hate Apple. That's why they instantly think that the iPhone is going to lose in any aspect. Most people see only what's on paper. They see facts like Samsung's 5000mAh battery outlasting iPhone's 4441mAh one, or Samsung's 200MP camera barely outperforming iPhone's 48MP one.
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Nano April 27, 2024 at 03:51 AM
Why deny the facts? Even DxOMark says it has a better battery: https://www.dxomark.com/smartphones/#sort-battery
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Nano April 27, 2024 at 03:53 AM
reviewer, People will never understand that Apple chips aren't battery hogs like Samsung's, regardless of the battery's size.
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mati comparer May 9, 2024 at 02:30 PM
Nano, Yeah, not just that, but also software optimization. That's why iPhones usually outperform Android phones in battery life.
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Programmer August 25, 2024 at 05:22 AM
Did you change any settings on the phone, both are different
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Mighty February 14, 2024 at 05:19 PM
How is it possible that the iPhone 15 Pro Max has 42 percent better battery life than the S24 Ultra? The battery life test must be inaccurately reported. It's essential to run the test again.
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Sorkan February 19, 2024 at 10:09 PM
Yes, the camera should score over 90 points and must be able to record 4K at 120 FPS. How can the S23 Ultra get more points over the S24 Ultra?
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Mehran February 3, 2024 at 09:50 AM
iPhones are often deemed best for those preferring simplicity. Some of the limitations of iPhones are glaringly obvious: limited features, a dated design, and an eye-wateringly high price tag. It's apparent that Apple has not been the innovative giant it's often made out to be, often borrowing numerous features and concepts from others throughout its history. It's high time we stop pretending and put an end to the blind adoration of Apple. It's well-known that once touted as an incredibly optimized product, the iPhone now significantly underperforms when compared to some of its Android counterparts. Its prime competitor is without a doubt, the Samsung Galaxy. To me, using an iPhone in the present day appears to be more about brand loyalty, rather than owning a device replete with a multitude of features. Wake up, everyone. Is it really that burdensome to transition to a more extensive feature-packed, modern operating system? If that's the case, then of course, remain within the familiar comfort of your Apple device. It matters little to us.
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Anonymous February 7, 2024 at 03:11 PM
"It matters little to us," said the man who was typing out an essay about why Samsung is good, and why Apple users are 'sheep'. I'm by no means an Apple fan, but nobody except you guys care about the spec sheet. Most people buy an iPhone simply because it's familiar and reliable.
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Thomas Hazell January 25, 2024 at 08:06 PM
Folks, I understand that the S24 Ultra is still in its early stages. However, please keep in mind that as of now, in 2024, iPhones are outselling Samsung phones!
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Anonymous January 29, 2024 at 09:30 PM
Absolutely not, where did you even get that information?
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Isma February 9, 2024 at 06:08 PM
If the iPhone is so good, why do they purchase their screens from Samsung? They are using Samsung Galaxy S2 screens for the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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Thomas Hazell February 10, 2024 at 01:33 PM
Anonymous, The Guardian. Apple has surpassed Samsung to become the world's leading smartphone seller, ending the South Korean tech firm's 12-year reign at the top of the industry. The iPhone manufacturer clinched the top spot in 2023, selling 234.6 million units, according to statistics provided by the International Data Corporation (IDC). This surpassed Samsung's sales figures, which stood at 226.6 million units. IDC attributed Apple's ascendancy, which followed the release of the iPhone 15 in September, to several trends. These included a surge in the popularity of high-end devices, which now make up more than 20% of the global market. For further information, please refer to their official website. The Guardian is a broadsheet news outlet available both online and in print.
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Anonymous February 23, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Thomas Hazell, We don't mind if you choose to purchase an iPhone solely based on its brand. Keep yapping, but we make our decisions based on specs, camera quality, and other features. Samsung has an ecosystem that's larger than Apple's. They've even manufactured tanks and airplanes. Even though you point out that, as of 2024, iPhones are outselling Samsung phones, that won't change our minds. We don't use the Apple ecosystem, so why should we invest in an iPhone? If you prefer iPhone, that's perfectly fine. But there's no need to force people to switch their phone preferences, and it isn't fair to judge people based on the phone brand they possess. It's as if some of you are willing to sell your soul just for a brand of phone.
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mati comparer May 9, 2024 at 02:26 PM
Isma, No, if they did, iPhones would be very small. You're so wrong.
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Nice guy January 23, 2024 at 02:22 PM
Does NanoReview simply reference specs from other sites? It appears they are not aware that Snapdragon employs a 1+5+2 configuration.
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Joey January 20, 2024 at 09:15 AM
Urm the S24 Ultra's camera can record 4k at 120 fps... please fix this in your comparison
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Tiglath__ January 18, 2024 at 03:50 PM
Why is the iPhone recommended when the S24 Ultra appears superior in many aspects? Is it because of the software? The S24 Ultra still has 7 years of promised updates. The few categories quoted don't seem to justify the recommendation of the iPhone.
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Steven January 18, 2024 at 08:18 AM
"Apple releases software updates and supports their phones a few years longer than Samsung" Please change this is wrong now.
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rasheed January 18, 2024 at 07:59 AM
There is an incorrect sentence in the "Reasons to Consider the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max" section. It states that the iPhone 15 Pro Max will receive more software updates from Apple. However, Apple only supports their devices for 5 years, unlike Samsung. Starting with the Galaxy S24 series, Samsung will be supporting their phones for 7 years! That’s 2 years longer than Apple's support, which is amazing!
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reviewer April 23, 2024 at 05:37 PM
Apple has provided software updates for 7 years as well.
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mati comparer May 9, 2024 at 02:24 PM
Uh, no, you're wrong. It's actually 6 years or maybe 7 years because there are speculations the iPhone XR, XS, and XS Max will receive iOS 18. That's why maybe 7 years for the iPhone as well.
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rasheed December 5, 2024 at 09:39 AM
It's actually 6 years.. Apple has been doing this for years.its still to Samsung phones.Anyway let's see how it goes
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Reviewer January 18, 2024 at 01:21 AM
Hello, there appear to be a number of issues with the data. It seems that the Nanoreview developers haven't utilised the actual S24 Ultra, resulting in a number of 'N/A' entries for most of the significant details. This problem extends further when comparing it with other phones, like iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Google Pixel 8 Pro. The incomplete data set for the S24 Ultra leads to an unfair advantage for the iPhone. Given the benchmarking tests, it's pretty clear that the S24 Ultra performed better, and that too with a lower price tag of $669.
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Reviewer January 18, 2024 at 11:28 PM
The aspects of the Samsung S24 Ultra are better in every way, but it's just the N/A entries keep it at bay.
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Askaf January 11, 2024 at 07:04 AM
Hello, there seem to be some inaccuracies in the specifications for the S24 Ultra. Notably, the glass protection is not just Corning Gorilla glass. It is, in fact, Corning Gorilla Glass Armor, which is more durable than Victus 2. Furthermore, the S24 Ultra comes with 1GHz, not 770MHz. Please check and correct these errors in the comparison.
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sovqi January 2, 2024 at 12:23 PM
The Samsung S24 Ultra is going to be cheaper than the iPhone, but I still believe it's better than the iPhone.
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Irony January 18, 2024 at 05:32 AM
It turns out to be more expensive.
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