Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400e; launch prices were $1299 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads — 80/100 vs 67/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (5567 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,551,073 vs 1,849,346); the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is noticeably lighter (213g vs 249g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
What makes Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3551073 vs 1849346
- Better Geekbench Single: 4612 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11819 vs 5500
- Bigger battery: 5567 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (67/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 FE better?
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 213g vs 249g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1299
- Better portability (51/100 vs 27/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max — 70/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (97/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (67/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2400e | |
| AnTuTu | 3551073 | 1849346 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4612 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11819 | 5500 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1320x2868 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5567 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 27 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.0×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 249 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- Main: 48MP f/1.48
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2868
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max
- 5567 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S24 FE by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (97/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (67/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max (51/100 vs 27/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 67/100.
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a better fit for active users.