Tech Desk 
Jun 23, 2024
The latest flagship smartphones from the renowned tech companies including Samsung, Apple, Google, and OnePlus have raised the bar for the smartphone technology in today’s era. Each equipped with impressive displays, powerful processors, and advanced cameras, these devices offer unparalleled performance and features.
But which one reigns supreme? Let's compare the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max, Google Pixel 8 Pro, and OnePlus 12 to find out.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Google Pixel 8 Pro vs. OnePlus 12
| Features | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Google Pixel 8 Pro | OnePlus 12 |
Display size, resolution | 6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,120 x 1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate | 6.7-inch OLED; 2,796 x 1,290 pixels; 120Hz adaptive | 6.7-inch OLED; 3,120 x 1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate | 6.82-inch OLED; 3,168 x 1,440 pixels; 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate |
| Pixel density | 501 ppi | 460 ppi | 489 ppi | 510 ppi |
| Dimensions (inches) | 6.40 x 3.11 x 0.34 in. | 3.02 x 6.29 x 0.32 in. | 6.4 x 3.0 x 0.3 in. | 6.5 x 3 x 0.36 in. |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | A17 Pro | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM/Storage | 12GB RAM + 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 12GB RAM + 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 12GB RAM + 256GB; 16GB RAM + 512GB |
| Expandable storage | None | None | None | None |
| Battery/Charger | 5,000 mAh | Undisclosed; Apple claims up to 29 hours of video playback (25 hours streamed) | 5,050 mAh | 5,400 mAh (dual-2,700 mAh) |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display | None (Face ID) | Under display | Under display |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.0) | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | None | None | None | None |
| Special features | Titanium frame, 2,600-nit peak brightness; 7 years of OS and security updates; 5G (mmWave); IP68 water resistance; wireless PowerShare to charge other devices; integrated S Pen; UWB for finding other devices; 45-watt wired charging (charger not included); Galaxy AI; Wi-Fi 7; Gorilla Glass Armor cover glass | 5G (mmw/Sub6), Action Button, Always-On display, IP68 rating, MagSafe, Dynamic Island, 5x optical zoom (120mm equivalent), satellite connectivity, eSIM, Thread networking technology | 5G (Sub 6 and mmWave); VPN by Google One; 7 years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates; front-facing camera has autofocus; 13-watt Qi wireless charging; 30-watt wired charging; USB-3.2 speeds via USB-C; IP68 dust and water resistance; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on front and back | 4,500-nit peak brightness; 80-watt wired charging (100-watt wired charging outside US); 50-watt wireless charging with fan dock; Wi-Fi 7; Gorilla Glass Victus 2 cover glass |
| Price off-contract (USD) | $1,300 (256GB) | $1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,599 (1TB) | $999 (128GB) | $800 (256GB) |
| Price (GBP) | £1,249 (256GB) | £1,199 (256GB), £1,399 (512GB), £1,599 (1TB) | £999 (128GB) | TBD |
| Price (AUD) | AU$2,199 (256GB) | AU$2,549 (512GB), AU$2,899 (1TB) | AU$1,699 (128GB) | TBD |
| Dimensions (inches) | 163 x 79 x 8.6 mm | 76.7 x 159.9 x 8.25 mm | 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.8 mm | 164.3 x 76 x 9.2 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 233 g (8.22 oz.) | 221 g (7.81 oz.) | 213 g (7.5 oz.) | 220 g (7.8 oz.) |
| Mobile software | Android 14 | iOS 17 | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Camera | 200-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (3x telephoto), 50-megapixel (5x telephoto) | 48-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 12-megapixel telephoto (5x optical) | 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 48-megapixel (telephoto) | 50-megapixel (wide), 48-megapixel (ultrawide), 64-megapixel (telephoto) |
| Front-facing camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 10.5-megapixel | 32-megapixel |
| Video capture | 8K | 4K | 4K | 8K |
