Galaxy S24 Ultra VS iPhone 17 Pro

The iPhone 17 Pro comes out ahead overall, scoring 93 to the Galaxy S24 Ultra's 90. Priced at $1099 against $1299, the choice between them is as much about budget as specs, and each phone leans toward a slightly different buyer.

For raw speed the iPhone 17 Pro takes the lead, with an AnTuTu score of 2,538,751 against 2,050,000, driven by its A19 Pro. Both feel quick in everyday use, but the gap shows up in demanding games and heavy multitasking where the faster chip pulls ahead.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra pairs a 200MP main camera with 5x optical zoom and a 12MP front sensor. The iPhone 17 Pro answers with 48MP, 4x zoom and a 18MP selfie camera. The Galaxy S24 Ultra reaches further with its longer optical zoom, which helps for portraits and distant subjects.

Battery favours the Galaxy S24 Ultra, with a 5000mAh cell against 4252mAh. For refills the Galaxy S24 Ultra is quickest at 45W, spending less time tied to a charger.

Both use high refresh rate OLED screens. The Galaxy S24 Ultra measures 6.8" and peaks at 2600 nits, while the iPhone 17 Pro is 6.3" and reaches 3000 nits. Screen size and outright brightness are where they separate most.

Overall the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the one we would steer most buyers toward. One runs iOS and the other Android, so your existing apps, watch and ecosystem may matter more than the spec differences. Consider the iPhone 17 Pro instead if raw performance matters more to you.