Galaxy S24 Plus vs iPhone 14 Pro Max: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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iPhone 14 Pro Max
Apple · 2022
$1,099–$1,539
Overall 83/100
Official anchorFull iPhone 14 Pro Max guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Galaxy S24 Plus
- Best for performance
Tie
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S24 Plus
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S24 Plus
69
Depends on your priorities
$999–$1,429
iPhone 14 Pro Max
69
Depends on your priorities
$1,099–$1,539
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Plus | iPhone 14 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,429 | $1,099–$1,539 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall score | 85/100 | 83/100 |
Galaxy S24 Plus — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
iPhone 14 Pro Max — pros
- • Flagship-class performance
- • Excellent camera system for stills and video
- • Premium display and build quality
Galaxy S24 Plus — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
iPhone 14 Pro Max — cons
- • Price is high, so value depends heavily on budget and priorities
Galaxy S24 Plus — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
iPhone 14 Pro Max — best for
- • Photography
- • Gaming
- • Power users