iPhone 17 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

Apple iPhone 17 Pro 1TB

AED 7,199

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB

AED 6,299

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Best Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Best Battery

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Our Verdict

iPhone 17 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB wins on camera resolution with 200MP f/1.7 vs the iPhone 17 Pro’s 48MP f/1.8, and offers 5x optical zoom versus 4x, while the iPhone leads in battery life at 15:23h active use versus 13:49h. Buyers needing the highest detail in daylight photos, zoomed shots, or professional-grade video should choose the S24 Ultra. Users prioritizing all-day endurance, seamless iOS integration, and MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging should pick the iPhone 17 Pro. In UAE at AED 6299 vs AED 7199, the S24 Ultra is better because it delivers 45W wired charging and 200MP main sensor for 900 AED less. In India at ₹169999 vs ₹199900, the S24 Ultra wins on value because its 200MP camera and 45W charging justify the ₹29,901 price gap despite the iPhone’s longer battery life.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

iPhone 17 Pro

Galaxy S24 Ultra

iOS 26, upgradable to iOS 26.4

Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0

Chipset

Apple A19 Pro (3 nm)

Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)

Screen Size

6.3 inches, 96.4 cm2 (~89.4% screen-to-body ratio)

6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)

Display Type

Market-dependent versions:· Li-Ion 3998 mAh - Nano SIM model· Li-Ion 4252 mAh - eSIM only model

Li-Ion 5000 mAh

Resolution

1206 x 2622 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 48 MP, f/2.8, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 4x optical zoom 48 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (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

1024

Battery

3998 mAh mAh

5000 mAh mAh

Charging

Wired, PD3.2, AVS, 50% in 20 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

GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G

Weight