iPhone 16 Pro Max Vs S24 Ultra MY SHOCKING CONCLUSION!

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In this video, I dive into the ultimate smartphone showdown: the iPhone 16 Pro Max vs. the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Both phones promise top-of-the-line features and next-level performance, but which one truly comes out on top? What will end up becoming my main phone for 2024...
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[@MarkEllisReviews]

Samsung or Apple... and why?

[@aljosacebokli]

It's a bit reductive to narrow choice to two brands, with everything that's out there in the android land. I'll personally pick Pixels over either of these any day of the week, as they combine straightforwardness of ios with capabilities of google assistant and other android perks.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

@@aljosacebokli it’s relevant to this video, mate!

[@sokoyev]

Apple, because of better integrated ecosystem, AI is coming and might be a game changer, as wells as updates that roll out much quicker to fix issues.

[@alexandrumarina2527]

Apple

[@conalhendry]

Apple. Simply because I've been Android for so long (P8P is my current phone until the one I've ordered arrives), often going apple and back but now I'm older, and I want reliability, and a very good ecosystem to retire into.

[@widger754]

“The person who clicked this video knew which one they preferred before watching the video”. This is so true!! Haha

[@WaffleusRex]

Yeah, easily the S24 Ultra for me. Me replying less than two minutes into the video.

[@spitNsawdust]

24! 😂 40secs!

[@rafabesouchet]

You forgot to comment on the anti reflective coating. It's a game changer, if you use your phone outside.

[@vikinnorway6725]

Just buy a screenprotector if you like it.

[@rafabesouchet]

@@vikinnorway6725 it's not a screen protector

[@vikinnorway6725]

@@rafabesouchet i know its not but you can just get one for other phones if you want it..

[@rafabesouchet]

@@vikinnorway6725 just like you can buy a professional microfone, and plug into your S24 Ultra. You don't need Apple's studio microphone.

[@ER0CK5_]

@@vikinnorway6725 I don't think you understand what he's saying. The anti-glare/reflection on Samsung is so much better than on the iPhone. It's one of the biggest gaps of quality between the two phones.

[@robsawalker]

Buying either of these, or the Pixel 9 Pro XL, you will be really happy. The differences are now minuscule and pretty meaningless.

[@Invid72]

There are some nice handsets out there for Android but I'm stuck on the iPhone because I prefer iOS. I also make heavy use of shortcuts scripting so even if I preferred Android I'd be giving up a lot of functionality to use it. Fortunately I love iPhone hardware so it works out, at least for me.

[@bertiewells1]

What are the shortcuts you use most?

[@Invid72]

@@bertiewells1 Probably the one I use most is "Morning Routine" that activates when I turn off my alarm clock. Tells me the date, weather, reads my upcoming calendar events for today and tomorrow, then plays the local 10 minute news podcast. I also use one that photographs documents, OCRs them and creates an editable document in the notes app. I also have one for Amazon that pulls up Camel Camel Camel to see what the lowest price was so I know if I should buy or wait for a sale. I have one that is a multi-function for the action button that performs different actions depending on the orientation of the phone (flashlight, silent and still and video camera). One for downloading KZbin videos etc. There are a bunch of them.

[@Invid72]

@@bertiewells1 I use a bunch of them. I typed up a short list but KZbin deleted it. My most used one is my "morning routine" which reads the date, the weather, my upcoming calendar events for today and tomorrow, and then it plays the local news' 10 minute headlines podcast. I also often use one that photographs documents, OCRs them, then creates an editable note in the notes app.

[@ChristopherKoumas]

Back gestures either side of screen on Android is the main reason i wont switch, its such an inconvenience to not have this basic feature.

[@garybunting3035]

Agree 100% I've tried to love my wife's old iPhone when she gave it to me to play with but not having the back button drives me mad........and yes I know it has one but it's not where and when I want it.....plus my OCD kicks in trying to use both OS's lol

[@BlowinLoud8799]

Same. I had bought a iPhone as a gift for a family member, and when I used it, it drove me insane not having the back gesture.

[@traceyliddle204]

That back button and fingerprint scanner are the convenience features that lead me to prefer Android over iphone. I was a full Apple ecosystem punter, but once I tried a Samsung and discovered these features I found it hard to go back to being an iphone user.

[@Bruceneuman]

The answer: If you are an Apple customer, stay with Apple. If you are a Samsung customer, stay with Samsung (or Android). If you are starting anew, stop by a big box store and pick the phones up and see which suits you.

[@asianstud7]

this

[@Jay_Leka]

Well said

[@wasil3k]

Not that easy, i have macbook airpods and iphone, but im thinking to switch to samsung :x

[@traceyliddle204]

​@wasil3k I run a mac book and iPad with s24 and buds pro 3. I have no problems at all.

[@wasil3k]

@@traceyliddle204 Its nice to hear, probably i will buy Samsung today then

[@seanarmstrong8460]

Living in China, I prefer Apple. I was just adding a lengthy comment about Android in China and KZbin just crashed. 😢 I prefer the Apple ecosystem, hands down

[@ThePCForever]

Wouldn't an Honor or Xiaomi device work better in China than iPhone? You probably won't even get Apple Intelligence right?

[@seanarmstrong8460]

@@ThePCForever True, no Apple AI in China, but Android is also stripped down since most Google apps don’t work

[@asianstud7]

​​@@seanarmstrong8460heard you can work your way around that and it's ultimately a non issue.

[@SiEffen]

Two very competent phones, similar pricing, similar specs. If you prefer Android or Apple (or in one ecosystem or the other), that's the decision made for you.

[@barbancourt69]

A good reason not to choose for the Iphone is that in Europe we will not have AI very soon, depending on the language. I guess it will be '25 '26. By then we talk about Iphone 17 or even 18. So by now I'm not on a hurry to buy an Apple Phone.

[@craigosullivan9945]

I’ve recently dumped Apple because I’m sick and tired of that hideous notch

[@dgreensuperhoops]

Same with me

[@meijiturtle3814]

How come Apple can't get rid of it?​@@dgreensuperhoops

[@vikinnorway6725]

Dynamic island you mean, notch went away with 13 pro

[@craigosullivan9945]

@@vikinnorway6725 yes, there’s always a smart arse

[@The.JZA.]

🤣🤣🤣 Drama king.

[@danhustwick5799]

Much prefer one UI, love foldables, the Samsung ecosystem is good, and I use Windows so things like quick share are great. There are some things I like about apple and appreciate why people like them, but for me Samsung phones have always suited me more. As a side I use my laptop to play games. If Macs could actually one day game well I would love to get one. Maybe that would start a slippery ecosystem slope. But only if Apple had a fold...

[@yannl.3530]

Certainly both great products but I stay on Apple because of the software and whole ecosystem.

[@KevinFuggi]

I have 15 Pro and the S24 Ultra, the Ultra is a much better device overall. It does way more, including those awesome green text message bubbles.

[@mikldude9376]

I would argue the iPhones do more than what is immediately apparent, though I get what you are saying , I also have a galaxy note that does easy more than than your ultra😊. I was in a car accident out in the country about a month ago , I had my iPhone and my newer android phone , my iPhone did everything I would possibly want in the case of an emergency, it called emergency services with my location with no prompting from me , it also sent multiple texts to the next of kin , again all without being prompted . My newer android phone with all the same of my details , left a button on the screen saying it detected an impact and to press the button to call emergency services. If I was unconscious bleeding out , guess which phone I want with me or with my kids ? The ultra may have an extra camera feature or two , dex which I used for 1.5 years , the SPen , all good features , but for the features that matter , imo iPhones do have the edge for getting more of the basics right . But we all use what works for us , enjoy your galaxy .

[@robhughes8516]

I have both as well and now a 16PM and the iPhones are simply better all around, they just do what they are supposed to do, better than the s24U. If you think the iPhone doesn’t do as much as the s24U then you just don’t know your iPhone all that well and should take some time really digging into it, because it really is better than the s24U by a large margin.

[@Joanne-s7u]

​@@robhughes8516large margin?

[@EG-O]

@ haha the iPhone 16 does more than the s24ultra? sorry but you are smoking crack. I just switched from the iPhone 15 and I am saying Samsung got it all, they even have dynamic island, they have edge lighting, they have so much features etc that iPhone never will have. so you smoking something lol. I'm glad I made the switch, it feels like freedom because I have full control of my phone compared to iPhone. no regrets

[@MitchellN2002nl]

@@robhughes8516it depends, the s24 ultra does more. Thats what it is. But do people need that? No the average doesnt care and miss out on anything. The area where iphone wins is social media, hands down. But in terms of features like AI and camera modes the s24 ultra wins easily

[@leeclark5965]

Well I’m Apple fan boy I even have the iPhone 16 pro max but I have to admit I’m bored of the of having the same phone for 3 years straight so when the galaxy ultra 25 comes out I think I’ll switch to the dark side pick up a cheap galaxy watch like the FE watch and some galaxy buds switch for a year I find I may even like it every thing else will stay the same iPads Apple TV MacBook mac

[@andyH_England]

The average user keeps their phone for four years. You are an anomaly; upgrading regularly and in a 17-year mature market, you probably need to lower your expectations. The Ultra hasn't changed much in four years, including leaks of the S25U.

[@stevenlowe5313]

I couldn't return to iPhone. Poor compared to my s24u.

[@AllySzat]

I prefer apple. I just do not like android. I can’t wait to upgrade my green 13 pro max to a white 16 pro max 😃

[@The.JZA.]

For people that want to make films etc then 8K might be useful but realistically the Pro Res and LOG 4K on the iPhone is still more useful than basic 8K. Also for the average joe, we are better served with 1080P since it takes up WAY less space on our phones and cloud storage and the quality is plenty good enough. I have 1080P60 set as my default and I only ever switch to 4K if it is something really special.

[@SoraDex64]

I love watching these videos, but its becoming so difficult now to fall into one camp or the other. I have had used Samsung phones, since I moved over from the Oneplus 7 pro, I loved that phone, the popup camera was brilliant, someone needs to try it again and give us a full screen with cut-outs. Before that I had pretty much every iPhone. I currently have a Samsung S23ultra and although I normally upgrade yearly, the S24 ultra didn't seem worth it at the time. I still use and iPad and an Apple TV as I still don't think there are better products of the same type. I used to use Macs, but as I worked with Windows I found myself back within that ecosystem, I now hardly every use a laptop or desktop, so don't have a requirement for either. IOS18 is great as it now gives me the Android features that I liked and missed, so although I don't think the iPhone 16 is a huge improvement over the 15, I do like where IOS is going and of course we now have usbC. So, my problem is I prefer the iPad and Apple TV, but I'm really not keen on the Apple watch, I just prefer a round watch, so I have a Samsung Galaxy Watch 7, but of course you cant mix them. My heart is saying I should just stick with Samsung, but I know when the S25 comes out, it will be the same as the previous models with a few minor improvements. My head, just wants to try something new. I have looked into folding phones, but I don't like the thin front display of the Samsung's and although I love the look of the Chinese phones, the Honor V3 looks great, but from comments of have read the support is dire. As I'm writing this I think I'm coming to the conclusion, that for me the Samsung ecosystem with a currently working AI system, similar cameras, less of a notch and a finger print reader (which I still prefer over face unlock), seems to be the best option. Maybe the iPhone17 and Apple Watch 11 will be the way to go, or maybe the the Samsung Galaxy Fold 7, or I could look at the Pixel range. I will probably be having the same debate with myself this time next year though!

[@alifasraf2468]

I don't know why but i feel iphone 16pm much more robust and premium feel when in hand compare to s24u

[@KevinFuggi]

Samsung has all the smart appliances and a much larger ecosystem...

[@beardofzeus9665]

Like yourself I’ve tried to get away from Apple. However, I’ve come to the conclusion that, for me at least, Apple is king. Other manufacturers make amazing phones too BUT that Apple ecosystem is just the best.

[@BrianVallotton]

That is exactly how I feel. I have an iPhone 13 Pro Max right now and have bounced between both systems, but it is the ecosystem that wins the day for me as well. Especially the Notes in Apple. If I went to the S24 right now I would have to hassle with the integration of the other system.

[@beardofzeus9665]

@@BrianVallotton the quality of the accessories, like AirPods, are second to none; their transparency mode cannot be touched. Everything is just seamless

[@BC08]

The correct take. Android devices always look appealing on a spec sheet but in use even the latest flagships continue to underwhelm in hand. Apple might not have a stylus but the polish and ecosystem are simply on another level. No one has yet matched Apple’s overall user experience, speaking as a reformed Apple hater and Android fanboy.

[@davidmartin413]

Nice vid, going back to Apple myself from a fold 6 lovely tech but don’t use the inner screen much and not really a multitasker shame tho oh is that a xiaomi band 9 your wearing

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Indeed it is!

[@owlley]

I find iOS to be very sluggish next to a pixel or Samsung. Android is more intuitive to use, eg you can access settings from within the app. I use a pixel with a Mac and it works fine for me as I mainly use third party apps which are better than apples version. Eg Notion and Word and google drive and docs.

[@lowkey3820]

iOS sluggish is wild you must of been using one of those 60hz iPhones.

[@ifrankenstein7455]

​@@lowkey3820 iOS is sluggish compared to android because the interface and the animations are tuned slightly slower than the android counterpart It's not slow because it doesn't open apps quickly or things load slowly. Far from that, the interface is just tuned slightly slower In order for android match iOS you have to set the animations to be 0.5x more slower and that is from my experience

[@mpatton997]

I’ve actually never heard that before until today. Right now. iOS…Sluggish? Alright. I guess it’s possible.

[@andyH_England]

@@ifrankenstein7455 If you turn "Reduce Motion" on in the iPhone settings, it feels as snappy as Android with animations set to zero.

[@Noodles.FreeUkraine]

Puzzling piece about the pen. It's literally the phone's very _raison d'être._ You know what's uncomfortable? Writing with a finger instead of a pen. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Just my opinion, mate - others are available. And... who would want to write with a finger?!

[@andyH_England]

The Note died because sales were failing, and rather than waste money on a phone that made no profit, they discontinued and added the s-pen to the Ultra. I have the Ultra and never use the S-pen. I would get the S24+, but that is Exynos over here, so no thanks. But I am sure if there was an Ultra without an S-pen, maybe $100 off and with a larger battery, it would easily outsell the S-pen version.

[@The.JZA.]

When I scroll Tik Tok I'm constantly bombarded with videos of people trying to "Shame" the iPhone by showing off some sketching or AI feature on the S24 Ultra and I'm like "Is that supposed to make me want that phone??? That Gimmick? When am I ever going to use that?"

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

I'm not a simpleton like you. I use the ai coz I buy a lot of stuff and often times I come across things that Im not familiar with so the ai is a huge help. I also use the spen for editing pictures, taking specific screen shots of images to outline the exact image I want to use. so sorry If the iPhone is so simple that it does nothing for me. and also, can't even use multi window wit that thing. the whole phone itself, is useless.

[@dgreensuperhoops]

100% S24 Ultra. Many reasons but particularly the os is much more flexible, split screen, S Pen, the ease at getting music and videos on the device, homescreen shortcuts for files and spreadsheets. I could go on and on

[@DirtCheapFU]

Best thing about S24 Ultra. The anti-glare and hijacking any unsecured Samsung Smart TVs in your area. lol

[@DrDavid-PhD]

I am getting the S24 Ultra tomorrow coming from the iPhone 15PM. After using a Samsung Galaxy Book Pro 360, I like it more than my iPad M4 Pro. I need a break from Apple and want some fun in my tech again.

[@MitchellN2002nl]

Hey i also upgraded from 15 pro max to s24 ultra yesterday! Great decision. Both amazing phones but man, the AI on the s24 ultra is fantastic and the screen ofcourse

[@Asthra_op]

The blind samsung fans are cries.The real winner always i phone

[@tytownsend8219]

😂😂😂😂

[@nightstalker824]

What?

[@skimmerrankin]

Samsung Knights STAND UP (as I draw my S24U)

[@geraxho]

I use the iphone as a work phone and android as personal. The flow with ios ecosystem is regularly flawless, the samsung is better for content consumption.

[@nightstalker824]

Exactly! My work phone is an iPhone 13. Everyone uses an iPhone, and it's just much easier for texts/contacts/locations/emails etc. That said, my personal phone is an S24 Ultra. Apple fan boys are fucking annoying, and I actually like apple lol. Some people will buy whatever Apple puts out. If Apple put out toilet paper, we would hear about how it's better for your ass than Charmin.

[@zh123456]

S24 ultra with the great screen i can use in full sunlight, The anti glare is a big plus but do not use a screen protector.

[@carlwillows]

The rounded corners, the notch in the screen, and the raised clear square around the cameras are not good design imo

[@ahmadahmad-bw6vg]

Thank you for you video and your answers I hope you to review and test the new nothing ear open and tell us which has more neutral and better sound quality

[@jamesk990]

Great review Mark and now my only decision is iPhone 16 pro or 16 pro max! What gear are you using for filming ( camera and mike?

[@King_504]

S24U wins easily because iOS is really bad.

[@vikinnorway6725]

Ios is the reason why people buy iphones, its polished and so are every app. Optimization is on another level on iphones, but some enjoy android,

[@King_504]

@@vikinnorway6725 Let’s be honest-people buy iPhones for the logo, not “optimization.” Apple charges you a premium for a 60Hz screen in 2024 and still manages to leave out basic features at launch, only to brag about them later like they invented them. Meanwhile, Android’s been running smoother, faster, and more customizable for years. If paying extra for half-baked features is “polish,” I’ll happily stick with Android’s freedom and functionality.

[@alexandremacauley6553]

Using the S24 Ultra is something else that iphone users can't understand. I also expect my 16PM soon by GOD'S grace.

[@seanburns1972]

Never been a fan of Apple's image processing at all

[@karanm2129]

Agree with you on everything. But not about S-pen. That thing just makes loads ofnthings quite easy and functional on the Ultra + the sheer amount of things that the ultra can pull off - just the dex and split screen feature. It's the Ultra again. If samsung can get it's camera game better - it's an easy win for ultra every darn year

[@ER0CK5_]

Dex is very underappreciated.

[@karanm2129]

@@ER0CK5_ exactly. And if the same thing is released by apple then its gonna be revolutionary 😂

[@ER0CK5_]

@@karanm2129 in 2028 lol

[@Garret141076]

So you can better buy the iPhone 15PM because it’s the same phone without the Camera control button. Personally I like the S24U more but the reason I have the 15PM right now is because of the video recording. I hope the S25 can take better video

[@EliasGadgets]

You didn’t mention split screen to use two apps, where iPhone massive screen is a waste. I have fold 6 and iPhone 15 and love the true multitasking on Samsung. Love both devices and enjoy both world but would agree with most of what you’ve shared, vid recording is best on iPhone and some exclusive apple service that works flawlessly with my mac and iPad, Samsung works pretty good with my Samsung tv and galaxy tab, overall great devices but apple slightly wins it but very, very minimal.

[@BLAKEEATS1988]

I don't like apple coz I'm a power user. that thing is useless. can't use multi window, no dex, no sideloading files etc. it's just a tool for apple to make more money by doing less.

[@LeesReviews69]

I love that Siri is a large language model using the beta 18.1, but the fact that Siri on my HomePod or Apple Watch isn’t Apple Intelligence makes it feel like Siri still doesn’t work right now

[@ValentinG23]

let me tell you why you like theSamsung display more and it feel more immersive, something you forgot Samsung did is the put an anti glare / light reflection coating you can see it even in your video , it’s amazing how they did it and it looks great !! apple fanboy here 😂😂😂

[@The.JZA.]

Sometimes it's nice to switch just for fun so you can try out different features etc. I tried switching back to Android 3 times in the last like 5 years but I always came back to iOS just because I think it's a better phone overall in it's core functionality. There are lots of things that an Android can do that an iPhone cant but if they are niche things that I'll almost never do then it doesn't matter to me. The core functions are what matter and iOS does these things perfectly. I still look at the Android side though and think "maybe I could give it another go" but man I already bought a Note 20 Ultra, Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra and S22 Ultra and every time I switched back to iOS and it was a breath of fresh air. The Xiaomi was my favourite of those three by a long shot and I stuck with it for 6 months. The Samsungs I only used for like 3 months before switching back because I just find Samsung's software annoying to use along with all the double ups of services etc like WTF Samsung stop duplicating everything that Google already makes. They're just fighting for your $$ and it's tiring.

[@FlVibez]

The customisation on Android is just unmatched. You can literally do whatever you want, though. Wajt the iphone dynamic island on the samsung you can literally get it

[@karlfran0404]

Samsung seem to throw everything including the kitchen sink into the phones. It feels like carrying a kitchen sink. That's enough for me to not go for it. However I also find the OS in Samsung a muddle. It's a personal thing, but I have never loved Android, but do love iOS

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I think that's far less the case with Samsung these days. Arguably, you could say the same thing about iOS; how many features from past WWDCs can you remember and actively use each day?

[@shaf3006]

I use Samsung from S7 edge till S20 ultra before switch to Apple ecosystem, samsung have many apps that can’t be uninstalled and after more than two years the hardware will start making problems,green lines or white out screen , melt glue that keep the back plate the phone became hot etc

[@WayneStevens-k7n]

Have you done a review of the Apple Watch Series 10 and compare with the Apple Ultra Watch please? I have looked and looked and looked but cannot see anything.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

My Series 10 review is coming soon!

[@fallenfeatherfilms]

I'm so tired of the iPhone same boring phone year after year. I have switched back and forth from iPhone and Android and my wife is getting tired of it. Though after knowing all of the customizations, tech advancements, and display, that iPhone doesn't offer it always leads me back to android. I just unboxed my new Samsung S24 Ultra and honestly it's a struggle ONLY because of the damn iMessage blue bubble.

[@siddharthadas3431]

S24 ultra is the only phone in the world which can make an iPhone look cheaper.

[@joaoroman9583]

Apple Ecosystem is much smaller when compared to Samsung. Samsung ecosystem even has tvs, refrigerators, etc. Samsung ecosystem is a whole house products. Not only computing. About windows, recently got a windows machine and got rid of my MacBook a few days later. Asus ZenBook duo oled. Technology that apple doesn't even dream about. Seriously, apple is overrated. That said I'm an iphone, ipad and apple watch user. But I also use android and love it. What i don't like is people talking about things they don't use. Or used several years ago and don't keep up with the evolution of that specific technology. Apple is the best in ONE thing - marketing. Samsung for example is garbage in that area. Typing this on a z fold 6.

[@Greatblakhoosh]

Your voice 😮.

[@jraheemjefcoat429]

I have a 12 Pro Max and Samsung 24 Plus. I've been an Android advocate for a very long time. I got the 12 Pro Max just for work and FaceTime family and friends with iPhones. One feature I noticed right away that Apple dont have on their phones is clipboard. The clipboard comes in handy when you want to copy and paste anything you wrote like this comment im doing now. And it saves it. Apple users are so oblivious when it comes to features like that. Just like scheduling to send a text message, which now Apple has on the iPhone 16. What I don't like is how Apple called these features "innovative" when Android has had those features for years. Also, the multi-tasking and the split screens you get with Android just blows Apple out the park with userbility. To me, it's always an extra step to do something so simple with iPhones. When you want to turn off your phone, you have to hold two buttons on opposite sides on the iPhone. With Android, you can either hold the volume down button and power button or just easily swipe down your screen and power off that way. That's the power of customization pun intended.

[@RoachMartel]

As someone who switched from android in 2020, I might never go back. The software is stable, updates come to ALL devices at the SAME time, iPhone has resale value even after several years, no lag or sudden restarts, apps are far more optimized and above all the ecosystem is unmatched. Even if I did get an android secondary, it'll be a Pixel.

[@jeromegold3216]

Great content. You forgot, one thing, and that is multitasking. In which you can't do it on the 16pro max. You might say well I don't really multitask, but you know a lot of people do, even you have you ever used multitasking on your MacBook, apple computer 🤔 bet you did,and still do. Oh, and that thing on the home screen of the s24 ultra is the antiglare coating baked into the screen.

[@jovceata]

i have the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra love the screen on the Ultra its that small camera hole the anti-reflection is amazing and the non rounded corners make it a winner. Had a pre-order for the 16 Pro Max and 8 hours later i canceled it even bigger screen on it and can't do split screen on it so whats the point and the rest it's just ah ok but not worth the money

[@arilaine6113]

Both are expensive AF!! Ridiculous prices. I have less than 200€ android phone, it has very good camera, lots of memory and the processor has the "umpf" to do everything I need. The looks of phones are meaningless, you have to use protective case anyway and that'll covers that "oh so great look". Good grief, both are rectangular slabs with cameras, so bleeping what? And NITS, who actually uses display on full brightness except in very rare occasions? I have 2100 nits display and only the bloody brightest summer days I might crank it up to 3/4 of that, usually using it in 1/3 or 1/2. Haven't needed a single time that brightest setting. I have one pair of BT headphones, I don't need any "ecosystem" to get those to work. Most phone cameras are good enough. I use real camera to take those important and better pictures. High end phones have a lot of "nice things to have" but actually most of those things are useless invented needs, marketing gimmicks or those just are not usually used and only raises the price for, really, nothing useful.

[@Kentpaul1988]

Only the Chinese companies are truly innovating these days when it comes to Smart phones and are leaving Apple and Samsung in the dust with there micro upgrades each year. And if Apple came out with a Tri fold phone like Honor just did then guy's like this would be having wet dreams over it.

[@shaf3006]

If you keep your phone around two to three years Samsung is a wise choice if you keep more than three years iPhone is the better choice, Samsung screen will have lines or white out when approaching the third year and glue will will melt on the back plate cover , apps that can’t be uninstalled my experience using S7edge till S20ultra and Samsung after sales, Sucks, RAM both systems use different programming language Android use Java need more RAM iOS use swift use less RAM

[@yuriyfesenko7222]

I am samsung person! But, i like so much your video and you are so right, everything is what you prefer end will use, so I am agree with you! Enjoy your new phone. ❤

[@quickhandz79]

Great video, but I will say samsung is a more expensive phone like you said samsung good better deals, that's because Apple can not afford to give discounts they need all the money they can get but for me I love samsung it's a better phone but far, even around holidays Apple give no discount on their products.

[@gordonpatterson8615]

You’re right, before I watched your video I already knew what my answer was. In years gone by I did try moving away from Apple but with using Apple Music and all my tv viewing comes through my Apple TV boxes to my HomePods which I love, I couldn’t possibly change now. Hello fellow fanboys!

[@baldmanadventures3059]

Android here.. been to apple during covid, my conclusion is that in Android (samsung) there is freedom, in apple its a prison.. the ecosystem lock you up.. in android you're so free, you can easily sync with other brands like laptops or PCs from dell, xiaomi, razr and so on and so fort..

[@AnthonyNeedsTech]

developers only have to deal with iPhone with iOS whereas with Android….they’re dealing with a massive amount of phones and not to mention the many skins of Android. so, i can see why they throw all their efforts to iOS and iPhone. i have my 16 Pro Max and a Z Flip 6….i love both equally. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@sweedishpie360]

The biggest deciding factor really boils down to what people are used to. Yes there will be people switching but when you're used to a device, changing is really hard. I will continue to use android as apple devices are too simple and boring for ME. I like to tinker with my phone and customize it to make it my own, change the icons, use live wallpapers, charge my watch with my phone, install emulators, use the spen, having hands down the better screen. One day, if apple becomes more like android, I'll consider switching.

[@grantchin1526]

I would pick Apple - but ONLY because video recording is my priority. In most other ways Samsung wins.

[@johnknoop42]

I just switched from an 23 Ultra to the 16 PM and I have loved it so far. Price wise btw, in Canada you dont get the storage discount. They do have a 300 dollar off deal going till Oct 20 BUT you have to get the green blue or orange one to get the deal. Ofc in the end I wouldnt say the difference of a couple hundred should be the deciding factor. In the end theyre both great phones it all just depends on what youre using it for and what other devices you might have.

[@mikeachoy]

Simply put, I prefer Samsung for the extensive customization and the flexibility of android in general. I could give two shits about benchmarks. I tried switching to Apple a few years back and gave up when it took me forever to transfer my data and photos over to the iphone. I can just plug and play with android

[@jasonhittinger3475]

Mark you will understand this as an Apple Fan Boy as am I. But the problem with Apple now is they have forgotten what made them great was their software. The phones can't get much better than they already are what separated Apple from the rest was the software. What was supposed to be the biggest selling point of this launch is not even available. Very disappointing to see them loosing focus on what made them great.

[@iforgot3942]

I own both. They both do the same thing with one having some features the other doesn’t. Your either w/AppLE or Samsung or both This debate is old now. iOS & Android=❤

[@Joanne-s7u]

How can anyone say apples screens are better when apple buys their screens from samsung and they are only full hd.The S24 ultra has a 2k screen so its impossible for apples to be better when it is actually samsungs and not samsungs best screen.The intelligence of people is really alarming at times

[@gordonb1737]

I just jumped headfirst into the Apple eco system. The Apple Watch Ultra is so much better than the Galaxy watch. They’re not even in the same ballpark

[@frankniethardt1813]

For Camera Control: If you want to use a button to take photos, you already could with the volume controls. Even with the volume control of Ear Pods, what could make you take photos without others noticing...

[@jamalsmith7566]

Very true most already know which one they want but we enjoy the battle.

[@pave_waywiz8869]

I will forever use a Galaxy no matter which model of the Ultra comes and yes am rockijg the S24ultra and will upgrade to the 25Ultra.

[@Mbro-dq2do]

. No touch screen laptop either for me. its literally more effort reaching up. your hands are right there on the pad or mouseWindows sucks sooooo bad. I dread opening my Dell which is maxed out too

[@IronsWHU]

The reason the screen looks better on the Samsung is the anti reflective glass. To replicate this on the iPhone I recommend getting a flolab screen protector.

[@elementlab41]

Both. People really love the their S24's. People really love their iPhones. Pixels seem to be making their way up. Is it really a zero sum game?

[@sameersheriff7078]

knew iphone sucks this year but still its always at least till date better than andriods for the reasons that exist since the dawn of smartphones !!!

[@daves1412]

I prefer my Apple iPhone 13 Pro because it still works fine - great, even - and costs me nothing any more lol

[@conalhendry]

I know which one I prefer, and I know which one is on its way to me thanks to your video! And also in the same colour you have! But which is it? 😅

[@colebox6275]

It was always 'brackets' in the UK; 'parenthesis' in the US, but give it a few years and we'll adopt it...

[@TomTomdog]

IOS is two handed operation phone and Android is single handed device. Apple really needs to make a back button

[@asianstud7]

samsung s25 ultra is rumored to be thinner and lighter than the competition

[@vikinnorway6725]

And probably hotter😂

[@asianstud7]

@@vikinnorway6725 why do you say that?

[@vikinnorway6725]

@@asianstud7 less space to move the heat

[@asianstud7]

@@vikinnorway6725 but they gonna have a super duper ice cold vapor chamber tho. lol

[@vikinnorway6725]

@@asianstud7 ofc they will🤣 like were

[@gwaddles]

I prefer the Samsung screen. It’s impressive, but the Apple ecosystem keeps drawing me in.

[@JarnoWesterdijk]

iPhone 16 pro max why I love the eco system from apple.i have the Mac and iPad and iPhone 15 pro max

[@URSet2Fail]

I would actually recommend both personally. I have been daily driving a 13 Pro simultaneously with an S21 as a spare for a couple years now and that has been a lovely (and obviously silly) experience lol

[@ER0CK5_]

You are correct. I had the S21 Ultra (still use it sometimes to watch KZbin, browse the internet, etc). I am currently rocking the S24 Ultra for personal use and the iPhone 16 Pro Max for work. Samsung and Apple are pumping out terrific flagship phones. They each have their own advantages over the other, but both undeniably great phones.

[@yavuzkilic1223]

"Apple Intelligence" or "Artificial Intelligence" ... ha ha ha ... hilarious! :)

[@mojojojo2109]

I have both as well. I just can't leave apple🤷🏿‍♂️ but I still love the s24 ultra

[@KavalleroBGable]

Next year I’m switching back from Apple to Samsung 😊

[@DallasPhool]

The iPhone has iMessage and Facetime and you will need them to communicate with Yanks.

[@sarojdwivedi8643]

Very informative very informative❤❤❤ unique comparison❤❤

[@julessmith5581]

Yet another thought provoking vid. Thanks. But is this a fair comparison? The Model release dates are too far out-of-sync imo. How long has the S24 Ultra been available? The fact that your comparison is sooo close means the S25 Ultra will trump (lower case T) the 16 Pro Max? I made the switch from iPhone 14 Pro Max to S23 Ultra and won't ever be going back due to the better screen, battery life, customisable UI (you still haven't mentioned Good Lock!) and Photo AI. You can also buy/create pre-shoot 'screens' for your photo's if you don't like Samsung's as-shipped colour saturations etc. I use the S-Pen for Magic Eraser and other on-device Photo Editing (which incidentally you can't do on AI-less iPhone). The Samsung deals and trade-in's make the Value Proposition even stronger. And lastly, how many Apps on the iPhone/iPad/MacOS are actually Apple? Not many unless you're a Final Cut Pro video editor; suggest WhatsApp, Google Maps, KZbin, GMail/a.n. other Mail, FaceBook, TT etc. etc. are more Android centric than iOS (try running WA on an iPad). Food for Thought?

[@ER0CK5_]

Yeah that's the way Samsung and iPhone have been setup for years now. They both get their moment to shine to be considered the best phone, until the other one is released. Anti-reflection/glare on the S24 Ultra is a big advantage over the 16 Pro Max. Dex is also something the iPhone doesn't have anything like.

[@fpv-droneracing3077]

In the netherlands you get an S24 for the price of an iPhone 16 plus…

[@kings7man]

Don't like the box shape of the s24 it would rip mz pockets to shreds

[@sarojdwivedi8643]

Great audio❤❤❤ your voice is awesome... Loved your work❤❤❤❤

[@nickmckiernan7954]

I've always had iPhone but last year bought a Chinese android (Redmi k20 pro), after a few months I was back on iPhone. Yes it had all the gimmicks but it felt like I was cheating with a tart. Cheap, fancy tricks, saucy appearance, but then I went back to the wife.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Saucy appearance.

[@MehediHasanSizan]

In Italy 512gb s24ultra is 1248€ vs 16pm 256gb 1489€!

[@zhukov43]

I couldn’t imagine life without an iPhone, I just idolise everything that Steve Jobs did, and continues to do in legacy, we are not all the same though, I welcome people using android devices, but it’s just not for me.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

How refreshing.

[@techhubwiltsuk]

Welcome back to iPhone land. Great video mate.

[@barbancourt69]

I go for the Samsung because I have the S24 Ultra and the tab S9 plus with keyboard. And yes I like Apple for their laptops. I own a Macbook Air 15 inch ( 24/1TB), and am very happy with it. I would like to know how many people use all of the features you can find on these top cellphones.

[@traceyliddle204]

I am like you, macbook pro but go with S24 plus and S10 ultra tab on order. Got so fed up with how lame the iphone was getting I gradually swapped over bits of my apple ecosystem. Left with Macbook and Apple TV box, and everything works swimmingly for me. I feel I have the best of what I want these gadgets for instead of feeling like I have to have all the same.