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Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Outcome-based comparison: Which phone should you buy?
Devices (2)
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
256GB
KSh 117,000
Overall Outcome Winner
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Leads in 4 of 6 categories (67% of evaluated outcomes)
Performance
S24 Ultra
Camera
S24 Ultra
Battery
S24 Ultra
Ecosystem
Pro Max
Value
S24 Ultra
Price and value
Is Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra worth KSh 7,000 more than Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max?
What the extra KSh 7,000 buys, from each phone's published specifications.
With the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP
- Video: 8K video vs 4K video
- Battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,441 mAh
- Screen: 6.8" screen vs 6.7" screen
- RAM: 12GB RAM vs 8GB RAM
With the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
- •Price: KSh 7,000 less
- •Optical zoom: Same 5x optical zoom
- •Wireless charging: Same wireless charging
- •Refresh rate: Same 120Hz refresh rate
- •Storage: Same from 256GB storage
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if main camera and video matter most to you. Otherwise the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max costs KSh 7,000 less.
Outcome Scores
We translate specs into real-world results. Click any category to review our verified testing rationale.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Flagship-tier
95
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Flagship-tier
100WINNER
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Top tier
96
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Top tier
100WINNER
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Average
60
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Excellent Endurance
86WINNER
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Top tier
95WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Top tier
87
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Fair Value
61
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Fair Value
65WINNER
Available Colors
Storage Options
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Should You Buy It?
Direct buying guidance for each phone in this matchup.
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Buy if you're a...
- •Power users, gamers, and content creators who demand top-tier speed
- •Photography enthusiasts who want pro-level shots in any lighting
- •Users invested in a specific ecosystem (Apple / Samsung / Google)
Skip if...
- •You need a solid device under KES 80,000 — better value options exist
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Buy if you're a...
- •Power users, gamers, and content creators who demand top-tier speed
- •Photography enthusiasts who want pro-level shots in any lighting
- •Travellers and heavy users who hate mid-day charging
- •Users invested in a specific ecosystem (Apple / Samsung / Google)
Skip if...
- •You need a solid device under KES 80,000 — better value options exist
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