Samsung S24 ultra features are pretty impressive when compared to the Iphone 15 pro max. Both phones boast cutting-edge technology and features designed to entice consumers, but which one of them is better? and which one should you consider buying in 2024? answers to questions like this will be provided as we delve into the specifications of these phones.
Samsung S24 and S24 ultra were recently announced by Samsung. The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 ultra, which is currently available for pre-order will be released on January 24th, 2024.
As we well know, Samsung phones being one of the best phones in the market usually comes with some cool and interesting features and the Samsung S24 and S24 ultra didn’t fall short of the hype, we reviewed the phones and uncovered some pretty interesting features, the Samsung phone comes with the new galaxy AI, with AI being the future of technological developments, one can only expect cutting edge technology and the Samsung S24 and S24 ultra comes with a handful next-gen features.
PRICING
Samsung S24 ultra opening day price was $1300 (approximately 1.5 million naira) which is $100 more than that of its predecessor (the S23 ultra) and the iPhone 15 pro max.
However can we say the price and the hype is worth it though? Let’s run through the pretty interesting features that come with the new Samsung phones and find out.
IPHONE 15 PRO MAX AND SAMSUNG S24 ULTRA FEATURES COMPARISON
CAMERA
SENSOR AND IMAGE PROCESSING:
- Samsung S24 Ultra: Has a 200MP main sensor, but defaults to 12MP photos using pixel binning for better low-light performance.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: Uses a more modest 48MP main sensor, but boasts a larger sensor size and advanced image processing for better detail and low-light performance.
Winner: If megapixel count is your priority, the S24 Ultra wins. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max delivers superior detail and low-light results due to its sensor size and processing.
ZOOM:
- Samsung S24 Ultra: It boasts of a astounding 10x optical zoom lens and a 5x optical zoom lens with a 50MP sensor, allowing for capturing distant details with exceptional clarity.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: Features a single 5x periscope zoom lens, offering good results but not matching the S24 Ultra’s zoom range.
Winner: S24 Ultra has a better zoom capabilities than the Iphone 15 pro max, offering a wider range and potentially better image quality at higher zoom levels.
VIDEO RECORDING:
- Both Phones: Both excel in video recording, offering cinematic 8K capabilities.
AI ENHANCEMENT:
- Samsung S24 Ultra: Introduces a novel “Generative AI” suite that lets users enhance photos, remove objects, and even generate creative content based on existing images.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: Currently lacks similar AI-focused camera features, but rumors suggest Apple might introduce them in a future update.
Winner: S24 Ultra is the clear winner here, offering innovative AI features that enhance user creativity and photo manipulation capabilities.
DISPLAY
SIZE AND RESOLUTION:
- Samsung S24 Ultra: The samsung S24 Ultra has a larger 6.8-inch display with a QHD+ resolution (1440 x 3120 pixels). This translates to a higher pixel density (505 ppi) for potentially sharper visuals.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: Offers a slightly smaller 6.7-inch display with a custom Pro XDR resolution (1290 x 2796 pixels). Its pixel density is 460 ppi, which is still excellent but falls short of the S24 Ultra.
Winner: S24 Ultra takes the lead for size and potentially sharper visuals due to its higher resolution and pixel density.
BRIGHTNESS AND HDR:
- Samsung S24 Ultra: Shines (literally) with a record-breaking peak brightness exceeding 1700 nits, making it ideal for viewing content in bright sunlight. It utilizes HDR10+ technology for vibrant colors and high contrast.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: Offers a very bright display as well, reaching around 1000 nits peak brightness (with highlights up to 2000 nits). It supports both HDR10 and Dolby Vision for a wider range of compatible content.
Winner: S24 Ultra wins in terms of peak brightness, making it a champion for outdoor use. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max offers better compatibility with various HDR formats.
DISPLAY TYPE
Both the Samsung S24 ultra and the Iphone 15 pro max uses AMOLED technology, known for its deep blacks and vibrant colors. The S24 Ultra has a slightly curved display (though less curved than previous generations), while the iPhone 15 Pro Max sticks with a completely flat design.
BATTERY CAPACITY:
- Samsung S24 Ultra: Boasts of a large 5,000mAh battery.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: has a 4,441 mAh battery.
CHARGING SPEED:
- Wired Charging:
- Samsung S24 Ultra: Supports up to 45 W fast wired charging.
- iPhone 15 Pro Max: Supports up to 20 W fast wired charging (although it might ship with a lower wattage adaptor in the box).
- Wireless Charging:
- Both Phones: Support 15 W wireless charging.
Winner: S24 Ultra wins for faster wired charging speeds.
OTHER SPECS COMPARISON
SIZE AND WEGHT
iPhone 15 pro max; 6.7 in/ 187g
Samsung S24 ultra; 6.8 in/ 232g
CHIPSET
iPhone 15 pro max; Apple A17 pro (3nm)
Samsung S24 ultra; Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
BATTERY
iPhone 15 pro max; 4441 mAh
Samsung S24 ultra; 5000MAh
STORAGE
iPhone 15 pro max; 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 1TB 8GB RAM
Samsung S24 ultra; 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
iPhone 15 pro max; 48MP Main: 24 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second‑generation sensor‑shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels, support for super‑high‑resolution photos (24MP and 48MP)
12MP Ultra Wide: 13 mm, ƒ/2.2 aperture and 120° field of view, 100% Focus Pixels
12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor): 48 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture, second‑generation sensor‑shift optical image stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels.
12MP 5x Telephoto: 120 mm, ƒ/2.8 aperture, 3D sensor‑shift optical image stabilisation and autofocus, tetra prism design.
5x optical zoom in, 2x optical zoom out; 10x optical zoom range.
Digital zoom up to 25x.
Samsung S24 ultra; 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
FRONT CAMERA
iPhone 15 pro max; 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6″, PDAF, OIS
Samsung S24 ultra; 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF
FRONT VIDEO
iPhone 15 pro max; 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Samsung S24 ultra; 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
REAR VIDEO
iPhone 15 pro max; 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, Cinematic mode (4K@24/30fps), 3D (spatial) video, stereo sound rec.
Samsung S24 ultra; 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS.
WIRELESS CHARGING
iPhone 15 pro max; Compatible
Samsung S24 ultra; Compatible
BIOMETRICS
iPhone 15 pro max; Face ID
Samsung S24 ultra; Fingerprints, face recognition.
SAMSUNG S24 ULTRA AI FEATURES
Samsung introduced AI processing into the S24, the phone comes with Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 which supports on-device AI processing. AI (Artificial intelligence) is commonly regarded as the future of technology and one can only expect cutting edge features wherever AI is introduced. Though AI is being introduced in most of the functionality of the device, here are some of the AI features that really stood out
I. Circle To Search
S24 Ultra came with a S pen, you can use the pen to circle an unknown object to look it up.
II. Live Translate
With the introduction of AI, the phone can translate live phone calls. This is definitely a life saver when you’re talking to someone who doesn’t speak your language over the phone. You can both understand each other clearly. The phone will not only translate what you’re hearing but also what you’re saying.
III. Chat Assistant
While texting or writing, the AI suggests better ways to present a statement and the user is given the option to choose between a variety of conversation types (casual conversation, social and so on).
IV. AI Summary
when jotting, AI summarises what you’ve written, thus making it easy to read. Simply start writing and the AI will summarise it and when you’re looking for older notes, the cover shows simple summaries thus helping you find things with ease.
V. Hyper-Realistic Mobile Gameplay
The new Samsung AI also improves the gaming feature massively compared to previous versions. There is a 41% improvement of the NPU operation increased by AI, 30% increase of the GPU, giving it more powerful graphics and performance, and lastly, the CPU is increased by 20%, making it faster and more efficient.
VI. Resize and Retouch features
pictures can now be resized and retouched, making sure the user can complete control of the appearance of objects in their pictures, objects can be moved and deleted from a picture.
VII. Samsung S24 ultra Camera
The Phone is said to be able to shoot clearance pictures from afar, even in the dark! That’s basically taking the Samsung zoom feature to a whole new level. The phone also comes with a flaw-detection feature which makes it more prone to capturing flawless pictures. Lastly, the HDR preview feature, prior to the Samsung S24 and S24 ultra, you can only see the HDR version of a picture after you have taken it, Samsung has however, introduced the ability to see an HDR preview before taking a picture.
VIII. Photo editing features
you can now drag and drop objects in a picture, works like photoshop but it’s way faster and can be done in a matter of seconds. Just click on the object and drag it to whatever position you’d prefer it to be.
