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iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB

AED 6,499

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 1TB

AED 6,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Best Battery

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Our Verdict

iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins overall due to its superior 200MP camera system with 3x and 5x optical zoom capabilities, vastly outperforming the iPhone's single 18MP lens for versatile photography. The iPhone 17 Pro Max is ideal for professional videographers and content creators who prioritize iOS ecosystem integration and the buttery-smooth 120Hz Super Retina XDR display with 3000 nits peak brightness for color-accurate editing. The Galaxy S24 Ultra suits photography enthusiasts and power users who demand zoom flexibility, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's superior multitasking, and Android's customization, plus 1TB storage versus iPhone's 256GB. For value in UAE and India, the Galaxy S24 Ultra at AED 6299 and ₹169999 delivers better bang for money with double the storage, faster 45W charging versus 25W, and a far superior camera suite that justifies the ₹10000 price advantage.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
iPhone 17 Pro Max
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
6.9 inches, 115.6 cm2 (~90.7% 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 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
1024
Battery
4823 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
233 g (8.22 oz)
232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz)

Price Comparison

MarketiPhone 17 Pro MaxGalaxy S24 UltraDifference
UAEAED 6,499AED 6,299Galaxy S24 Ultra saves AED 200
India₹ 1,79,900₹ 1,69,999Galaxy S24 Ultra saves ₹ 9,901

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