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[cnmo technology] when samsung s24 ultra, the “king of android phones” that debuted at the beginning of this year, competes with apple’s latest flagship iphone 16 pro max on the same stage, who do you think will win this “war”? the following comparison will reveal the answer for you.

price

iphone 16 pro max and samsung s24 ultra are both top products in the industry. they are not based on cost performance as a selling point, but have won market praise for their high-end positioning and top performance, so they are both expensive. note: the prices mentioned here are the official pricing when the new machine is launched, and do not take into account any promotions or discounts.

the standard configuration of iphone 16 pro max is 256gb storage space, and the starting price is 9,999 yuan. if consumers seek greater storage space, they will need to pay an additional 13,999 yuan to upgrade to the 1tb version.

relatively speaking, the entry-level model of samsung s24 ultra is also equipped with 256gb storage, but its price is slightly lower than the iphone 16 pro max, at 9,699 yuan. if you choose the 1tb version, the samsung s24 ultra is priced at 12,699 yuan, which is also more cost-effective than the iphone 16 pro max with the same configuration.

winner: samsung s24 ultra.

design

both iphone 16 pro max and samsung s24 ultra have made slight adjustments in design, but generally they still follow the design language of their respective brands’ previous products. both phones use a straight-screen full-screen design with ultra-narrow bezels, but the similarities end there.

the design of the samsung s24 ultra is more square, and its tough corner design is particularly obvious. although it may be regarded as the more monotonous of the two, due to the increase in size and weight, it becomes more inconvenient to hold it with one hand. although the titanium frame used by the s24 ultra adds a high-end texture to it, the overall visual effect is still difficult to compare with the iphone 16 pro max.

in contrast, although the design of the iphone 16 pro max is also reused, its rounded corners, lightweight body and slimmer frame make it feel more comfortable and easy to control. despite its size, the solid construction makes the overall design appear more sophisticated.

it is worth mentioning that samsung s24 ultra is equipped with an s pen stylus, which can be cleverly hidden in the slot in the lower left corner of the phone when idle. it not only brings the experience of writing on paper, but can also be used as a convenience for multiple functions. tools, such as remote control of cameras.

apple innovatively introduced the camera control button to allow users to access the most commonly used photography settings and tools more quickly. the button is unique in that it not only senses pressure changes but also recognizes swipe gestures.

based on the above design features, it is difficult to simply determine which mobile phone is better, so this round ended in a draw.

screen

in the past, samsung mobile phones often used larger displays as their selling point, but this pattern was broken by the iphone 16 pro max. the iphone 16 pro max is equipped with a 6.9-inch super retina xdr display, while the samsung s24 ultra is equipped with a 6.8-inch super amoled panel. this change is eye-catching.

the oled displays of both mobile phones perform excellently. whether it is the easy reading experience brought by high definition or the immersive movie viewing experience brought by rich colors, people are full of praise.

however, in today's smartphone market, screen brightness has become an important criterion. after testing, the iphone 16 pro max is even better in terms of brightness, with a peak brightness of 1553 nits, which can maintain clear visual effects even under direct sunlight. in comparison, although the s24 ultra's brightness of 1363 nits performs well, it is still slightly inferior.

winner: iphone 16 pro max.

camera

the iphone 16 pro max continues the familiar three-camera system, including a 48-megapixel main camera, an upgraded 48-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 12-megapixel 5x telephoto lens. the s24 ultra is equipped with a 200-megapixel main camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 10-megapixel 3x zoom telephoto lens, and a 50-megapixel 5x zoom telephoto lens. the two are evenly matched in terms of paper parameters.

both phones have their own advantages in photography experience. the new camera control button on iphone 16 pro max imitates the shutter button of a mirrorless camera, which not only facilitates quick shooting, but also enables zooming and mode switching through pressure sensitivity and sliding gestures. the s24 ultra's camera application is more suitable for professional users and photography enthusiasts, providing comprehensive manual control options and dual recording functions. although it lacks a similar shutter button, the addition of s pen also adds new ideas to its shooting methods.

but in actual shooting, what is the difference between them? you can tell from the sample below.

in daytime shooting, the main camera performance of both phones is impeccable, but the iphone 16 pro max is slightly better in detail capture and clarity, especially in macro photography, and its upgraded ultra-wide-angle lens can get closer capture your subject at a distance to reveal more detail. in the zoom comparison, both are equipped with 5x optical zoom lenses, and the details are comparable, but the iphone is better in exposure processing, especially in shadow areas.

as for the front camera, the iphone has a wider field of view and is suitable for ground shooting; while the s24 ultra performs better in facial details and clarity. in low-light environments, iphone 16 pro max can not only illuminate the entire scene, but also capture sharper details.

in terms of video recording, both support 4k 120fps shooting, but in the default 4k 30fps mode, the iphone 16 pro max has a smoother zoom transition and more natural color reproduction; while the s24 ultra performs well in detail capture and background brightness. in addition, iphone 16 pro max also introduces the audio mix function, which combines spatial audio capture with ai to effectively reduce background noise and provide a variety of audio modes for users to choose from.

in most cases, the image performance of iphone 16 pro max is better.

performance

in previous performance tests, the performance of samsung s24 ultra and iphone 15 pro max were similar, and it was difficult to distinguish them. however, with the debut of the new 3nm process a18 pro chip equipped with iphone 16 pro max, it stood out in this comparison and became the clear winner. geekbench 6 test results show that the single-core and multi-core scores of the iphone 16 pro max jumped to 3400 and 8341 respectively, which is a significant improvement compared to the iphone 15 pro max.

in terms of video processing, iphone 16 pro max shows its strong advantages. through adobe rush premiere's video transcoding test, the iphone 16 pro max completed the task in just 0:21, almost half the time required by the s24 ultra.

winner: iphone 16 pro max.

battery life

when the samsung s24 ultra was released, its battery life of 15 hours and 41 minutes was quite outstanding, but the iphone 16 pro max was even better, reaching 18 hours and 6 minutes. in the ranking of the best mobile phone battery life, iphone 16 pro max ranked third, second only to rog phone 8 pro and oneplus 12r, while the s24 ultra ranked sixth.

when it comes to charging, the samsung s24 ultra easily surpasses the iphone 16 pro max with its faster 45w wired charging speed. the s24 ultra can be charged to 39% in 15 minutes and to 79% in 30 minutes. in comparison, the iphone 16 pro max can only be charged to 29% and 55% respectively in the same time.

although the samsung s24 ultra charges faster, the iphone 16 pro max’s significant advantage in battery life makes it the winner of this comparison.

software and artificial intelligence

apple's software has always been known for being intuitive and easy to use, and the performance of ios 18 on iphone 16 pro max is no exception. while the latest software update doesn't bring game-changing changes to the interface, apple is investing more than ever in software customization, personalization and privacy protection.

however, the biggest highlight of the software is not ios 18 itself, but the features brought by apple intelligence. it provides practical notification summary tools that allow users to easily grasp important information; siri becomes more humane and can conduct more natural conversations. these features are also reflected in samsung s24 ultra, but the integration of apple intelligence is even better.

samsung’s one ui 6.1 provides users with rich features. in addition to ai auxiliary tools such as "search in circles" and "google gemini", various functions of galaxy ai also greatly enhance the overall experience. in particular, the application of generative ai in photo editing, such as removing reflections and unnecessary elements from photos, and instant slow-mo converting videos into slow-motion clips, have demonstrated its power.

in addition, the s pen of samsung s24 ultra is also a highlight of its software experience. this stylus not only supports functions such as quick note-taking and pdf signature without unlocking, but also gives the phone more professionalism and practicality. samsung dex allows the s24 ultra to simulate the experience of a traditional desktop pc, which is unmatched by the iphone 16 pro max.

winner: samsung s24 ultra.

in conclusion

after an in-depth comparison in seven dimensions, iphone 16 pro max achieved a clear victory in this battle with samsung s24 ultra by virtue of its significant advantages. this result is not unexpected. after all, there is a big gap in the release time of the two mobile phones.

currently, samsung s24 ultra has entered the end of its product life cycle and is expected to gradually fade out of the market in early 2025. although it once attracted attention with its rich software functions, as time went by, its old problems gradually emerged, and the results of this comparison also strongly confirmed this.

therefore, unless you can buy this samsung flagship at a discounted price through specific channels, it is recommended to save your budget until next year, when the launch of the s25 ultra will bring more significant upgrades and is expected to become a stronger competitor in the market .