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iPhone 17 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB

Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB

AED 5,799

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 17 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins overall due to its superior 200MP camera system with 5x optical zoom and 505 ppi display, delivering noticeably better photography and visual clarity than the iPhone 17 Pro's 48MP setup. Professional photographers and content creators should buy the iPhone 17 Pro 256GB for its advanced computational photography, LiDAR scanner for 3D depth sensing, and superior iOS ecosystem optimization, despite lower megapixel counts. Mobile gamers and multitaskers should buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 512GB for its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with 2600 nits peak brightness, and larger 6.8-inch screen. For Indian buyers, the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers exceptional value at ₹144999 with double the storage and superior performance, while UAE buyers get similar pricing advantage at AED 5299, making Samsung the smarter choice unless you're deeply invested in Apple's ecosystem.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 17 Pro
Galaxy S24 Ultra
OS
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)
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
256
512
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
Yes
5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Weight
206 g (7.27 oz)
232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 17 ProGalaxy S24 UltraDifference
UAEAED 5,799AED 5,299Galaxy S24 Ultra saves AED 500
India₹ 1,59,900₹ 1,44,999Galaxy S24 Ultra saves ₹ 14,901

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