iPhone 17 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 17 Pro Max edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: iPhone 17 Pro Max 69 · Galaxy S24+ 71 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max's Apple A19 Pro is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S24+ has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.
5,088mAh vs 4,900mAh — the iPhone 17 Pro Max lasts longer between charges.
The iPhone 17 Pro Max is supported until Sep 2032 — 20 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $1199 | $699 |
| Display | 6.9-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, ProMotion 1–120Hz, up to 3000 nits peak | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Apple A19 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB/2TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,088 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | Wired fast charge — 50% in ~20 min with a 40W+ adapter; MagSafe wireless up to 25W (Qi2.2) | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 4x | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78 × 8.75 mm | 158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 233 g | 196 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Sep 2032 | Jan 2031 |
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