Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The iPhone 16 Pro Max wins on lighter build and newer release; the Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on screen, chip speed and camera. We recommend the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Prices and specs side by side. Prices checked 12 Oct 2026.
Rows won
2 vs 4
out of 12 rows
Apple
iPhone 16 Pro Max
from ₦1.49m
Samsung
Galaxy S24 Ultra
from ₦1.28m
Same price as earlier this month
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest price | ₦1,488,800 (256GB, UK used) | Stronger: ₦1,284,000 (12GB/256GB, new) |
| Screen | 6.9" Super Retina XDR OLED, 2868 x 1320, 120Hz ProMotion | Stronger: 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X (LTPO), 1440 x 3120, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A18 Pro | Stronger: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Main camera | 48MP + 48MP ultra wide + 12MP 5x telephoto | Stronger: 200MP + 50MP (5x periscope) + 10MP (3x telephoto) + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 12MP TrueDepth | 12MP |
| Battery | Up to 33 hours video playback | 5,000mAh |
| Charging | Wired fast charge (50% in about 30 min with 20W+ adapter), 25W MagSafe, 15W Qi2 | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (at launch) |
| Water / dust | IP68 | IP68 |
| Weight | Stronger: 227g | 232g |
| Released | Stronger: September 2024 | January 2024 |
● marks the stronger phone on that row. Chips are only compared when both phones are in the same class. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is about ₦205k cheaper at today's lowest prices.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max for its lighter body and newer release.
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Choose the Galaxy S24 Ultra for its screen, faster chip and main camera.
Size compared
Front and side outlines drawn to scale from the official dimensions.