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iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max 256GB

AED 5,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB

AED 5,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Best Battery

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Our Verdict

iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins overall due to its superior 200MP main camera with larger 1/1.3" sensor and periscope telephoto versatility, offering significantly better zoom and detail capture than iPhone's 48MP system. Professional photographers and content creators in UAE and India should choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its computational photography excellence, industry-standard color science, and seamless ecosystem integration with Mac and iPad. The Galaxy S24 Ultra suits power users and mobile enthusiasts who demand maximum camera flexibility, the brighter 2600-nit Dynamic AMOLED display, faster 45W charging, and double the storage at 512GB. In both markets, the S24 Ultra delivers better value despite matching AED 5299 pricing, since you get 256GB more storage, superior display technology, and a more versatile quad-camera system, making it the smarter choice for most buyers.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Galaxy S24 Ultra
OS
iOS 18, upgradable to iOS 26.4
Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0
Chipset
Apple A18 Pro (3 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Screen Size
6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~91.4% screen-to-body ratio)
6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1320 x 2868 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density)
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.8, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF TOF 3D LiDAR scanner (depth)
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Storage
256
512
Battery
4685 mAh mAh
5000 mAh mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 25W wireless MagSafe/Qi2, 50% in 30 min (15W - China) 4.5W reverse wired
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless
NFC
Yes
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Weight
227 g (8.01 oz)
232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 16 Pro MaxGalaxy S24 UltraDifference
UAEAED 5,299AED 5,299—
India₹ 1,34,900₹ 1,44,999iPhone 16 Pro Max saves ₹ 10,099

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