iPhone XS Max vs Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G)
30Performance27
29.7Display36.4
35.3Camera41.9
23Battery43.7
73.3Features38.7
8 spec wins — iPhone XS Max9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 36.4 to 33.9, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and display (+7). iPhone XS Max still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the iPhone XS Max
- Stronger performance score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 39
- 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,100 vs 730
- 50% higher OS update pledge: 6 years vs 4 years
- 39% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,800 vs 2,010
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G)
- Stronger display score: 36 vs 30
- Stronger camera score: 42 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 44 vs 23
- 317% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 86% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 7 MP
- Lower launch price: $249 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.5 ″ | 6.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2688x1242 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 458 ppi+16% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz+50% |
| Peak brightness | 625 nits | 1,000 nits+60% |
Performance
| Spec | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A12 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 720,000+30%Top 68% | 555,354Top 72% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,100+51%Top 63% | 730Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,800+39%Top 67% | 2,010Top 81% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 6 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | eMMC 5.1 |
Camera
| Spec | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 5 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 13 MP+86% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,174 mAh | 5,000 mAh+58% |
| Wired charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | — |
Design
| Spec | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 195 g+6% |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm+7% | 8.3 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | iOS 12 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 6 years+50% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | iPhone XS Max | Samsung Galaxy A24 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | No |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |