S24 Ultra vs. iPhone 16 Pro Max - Which is Better?

Which is better? The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the iPhone 16 Pro Max? We’ll put these two phones head-to-head, exploring their camera systems, build quality, OS differences, performance and more, and take you through which one we think is better.

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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Camera systems and photographic styles
3:00 - Price differences
3:32 - Weight and form factor
4:10 - iOS and Apple Ecosystem vs. Samsung
5:44 - CPU performance
6:07 - Apple Intelligence
7:17 - Action Button and Camera Control
8:24 - S24 Display tech
8:45 - OneUI, customizability and S Pen
9:20 - Galaxy AI
9:45 - Android is more flexible
10:05 - Battery life
10:34 - Downsides
11:00 - Recommendation

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[aKjohn]

Wait... So hes saying apple is better because they are finally getting things android has had for a decade?

[KrisH_d]

5 years ago I made a decision to change from Samsung to Apple, and I think it was for the best, next week I'll switch to iPhone 16 pro max, I'm excited, I'll need some cool accessories and a nice case, any recs?

[Ronin-ninoR]

As a long-time iPhone user, I have to say that I am ready to switch to Android soon because waiting so many years for Apple to finally change some things is pointless. The iPhone seems to have been made only for the US market. It is pointless to talk about the fact that the US has free apps while in some EU countries there are no such apps at all. The Apple eco system is also pointless, which is only a system if you have everything from Apple, TV, etc. There is a lot more to say, but as I already said, it makes no sense.

[Severo]

I thought it was a review, but it's an advertisement for Apple.

[jeremyfrias]

How much did Apple pay you for this video?

[sumanthd]

The writing tools on samsung arent just limited to specific samsung apps ffs. Its baked into the keyboard itself, so that you can use it everywhere. And coming to call recording, samsung had it for years and now those call recordings go into the voice recorder app where you can transcribe them and summarize them. Didnt know you could make reviews without actually reviewing anything.

[Knowlxdqe]

apple user of 10 yrs, i'll be getting the s24 ultra but one thing i noticed is iphone camera is definitely better at keeping images clear and not blurry or pixelated compared to the s24, from the reviews ive seen of the s24 alone (without comparing to an iphone) the s24 images dont always seem clear or colours look too dull.

[eddiesequeira]

They’re both great phones and offer pros and cons on both ends. Either one you go with you win be disappointed as both are top notch.

[morm]

I tested both the 16 pro max and s24 ultra at the store many days ago and I still think the s24 ultra is way more fun to use like my s23 ultra. The s pen w gestures and sound effects, AI features like sketch to image in the box, multi tasking, open operating system, way better display lightyears ahead corning glass no reflections, good lock, emulation at a higher level w no limitations, Samsung TV ecosystem etc . I'll wait for the s25 ultra. I think Xiaomi, Huawei, Honor, Google, Red Magic, and Samsung are far ahead in innovation.


For me I left Apple years ago because it has too many limitations in comparison. For me I can't live without beinf able to download anything, edge panel and copy and paste clipboard, stylus support, no foldables etc but some things like imessage and consistent video quality, AI personal voice and iTunes few things here and there are implemented well but android is just more fun for me these days.

[hamedl]

I was an iPhone user since iphone 4s, And I still have iphone 14 pro max, but when s24 ultra came out last year I bought one for its customizations and s pen. After using both during the last 10 months I can confidently say that I am over the customizations, using 2 or 3 apps open at the same time and during this period I used s pen rarely. I get to the point why apple doesn't have multitasking features as the other phones, people tend to use and concentrate on one app at a time. Another thing is camera, while with s24 ultra you have more controls, you can't get the quality of iphone no matter what you do.
I'll sell both the iphone 14 pro max and s24 ultra and get just one iphone 16 pro max. That was just my own experience. But you can't go wrong with either phones

[samanthas]

I have an s24 and must say it has not only a smoother proccesser for apps, but also more options.

[Wal_hus]

Every year a samsung comes and android bots be like this is the better. However, just look around how many people still use note 10 as compared to iphone 11. You will get the answer which is better.

[TheSuperFour]

Went from Samsung A52s to iPhone 16 Pro Max. It's a big upgrade.

[forevertai]

Just got the S24Ultra. It came with Apple Music.

Just FYI

[Saltytoxico]

Just moved from IOS (since 2010) and i do really enjoy the refreshing flexibility of the ultra. If you the phone to do something theres usually a setting or an app for it. Also changing over gave a refresh that new iphone models never gave, always the same phone just small upgrades.

The camera in the samsung though.... i do feel it's a bit more infuriating to get the shot i want.

[JavadSaberi-brji]

in our country samsung is exactly half price, do you think i should swap my 15promax with s24ultra?

[Marz]

16 pro max is a beast currently typing on it couldn’t ask for a better upgrade ( thought I’d join the flex group since the s24 ultra havers love to comment they have that phone lol) realistically both are on parr with pros and cons just pick your poison and mine is apple haha

[RockyG]

Will be getting my new s24ultra tomorrow morning!! Coming from an iPhone . I hate iPhone and it’s dumb scams and battery life.

[PrabhatXLR]

I don't understand the point of this video if you are way into Apple ecosystem and obviously you would side with Apple. Also, you said iPhone is better with better performing chip but my friend, day to day case both are so good even after next 5 years.

[liltony]

I THOUGHT THIS WAS A COMPARISON NOT A ONE SIDED ADVANTAGES...IPHONE DOESNT EVEN COME WITH APPLE INTELLIGENCE...LET THAT SINK IN...