For most smartphone users, the battery life of their devices is a crucial factor in determining which phone they eventually choose. When Apple debuted its new iPhone 16 range earlier this month, it said that its iPhone Pro 16 Max batteries offer the “best battery life on an iPhone ever.

With the new iPhone 16 series out, all eyes are turning to the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Can it beat the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? When we reviewed the Galaxy S24 Ultra earlier this year, we called it the "most feature-packed, do-it-all phone in the world."

When comparing two feature-packed high-end phones, it’s hard to say that either one is inferior or weak. They always offer the best of everything, albeit with differences in individual details or purpose.

A fresh render of the Galaxy S25 Ultra shows off the difference between it and the S24 Ultra. It’s said Samsung will tweak the metal frame to be thinner and lighter with rounded corners.

There really isn’t much similarity between these two phones from a visual perspective. For one thing, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is much bigger than the Pixel 9 Pro, with its hulking 162.3 x 79 x 8.6mm footprint towering over the 152.8 x 72 x 8.5mm Google phone.

Popular YouTuber Zack Nelson of JerryRigEverything has just subjected the new iPhone 16 Pro Max to his famous durability test. So how did it fare?

In this iPhone 16 Pro Max vs Galaxy S24 Ultra comparison, find out whether Apple or Samsung deserves your 2024 flagship phone purchase.

Whether you want something rugged and durable or sleek and stylish, here are the best iPhone 16 Pro Max cases.