Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 10, 2026.
iPhone 16 Pro Max
5 refurbished offers across 4 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 256 GB
Galaxy S24 Ultra
23 refurbished offers across 4 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 12, 256, 512 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 9, 2024 | January 17, 2024 |
| Launch OS | iOS 18 | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.9 in | 6.8 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2868x1320 | QHD+ |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A18 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Fusion, 24mm, f/1.78), 48 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.2), 12 MP (2x Telephoto, 48mm, f/1.78), 12 MP (5x Telephoto, 120mm, f/2.8) | 200 MP (Wide, OIS, F1.7, FOV 85deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 50 MP (Telephoto, 5x optical zoom, OIS, F3.4, FOV 22deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, OIS, F2.4, FOV 36deg) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Wired charging | 20 W | 45 W |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 163.0 x 77.6 x 8.25 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 227 g | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 minutes) | IP68 (submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes) |
| Materials | Titanium design, Ceramic Shield front, textured matte glass back | Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor front glass |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
Galaxy S24 Ultra costs 11% less than iPhone 16 Pro Max at 256 GB, grade A, from $2.999.900 against $3.353.193.
Galaxy S24 Ultra has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 12, 256, 512 GB against 256 GB.
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro Max if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 20, 2024, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra in January 17, 2024.
Choose the Galaxy S24 Ultra if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 11% less than the iPhone 16 Pro Max at 256 GB, grade A, from $2.999.900 versus $3.353.193.
- you want more storage options: offers at 12, 256, 512 GB, versus 256 GB for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is cheaper. It costs 11% less at 256 GB, grade A, from $2.999.900 versus $3.353.193 for the iPhone 16 Pro Max.
Which is newer, the iPhone 16 Pro Max or the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is newer. It came out in September 20, 2024 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra in January 17, 2024, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 16 Pro Max and the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The iPhone 16 Pro Max has refurbished offers in 4 shops and the Galaxy S24 Ultra in 4 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 16 Pro Max
- iPhone 16 Pro Max - Tech Specs · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Enter the New Era of Mobile AI with Samsung Galaxy S24 Series · September 28, 2026