Samsung S24 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro Max camera- After The Updates!
Summary
TLDRIn this ultimate camera comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max face off in various photography and videography tests. Both flagships showcase their updated features, with the S24 Ultra offering a natural color profile, high dynamic range, and superior optical zoom capabilities. The iPhone 15 Pro Max delivers vibrant colors, excellent contrast, and a warmer white balance. Each device excels in different aspects, such as low-light performance, macro shots, and stabilization, making it a close call for the title of the better camera smartphone.
Takeaways
- 📱 The video compares the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max, focusing on camera performance after updates.
- 🌈 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra retains a natural color profile with less saturation and a cooler white balance, while iPhone 15 Pro Max offers more vibrant and saturated colors.
- 📸 Samsung's camera smoothens colors and has a high dynamic range look, exposing shadows and subjects better, but sometimes appears less refined.
- 🔭 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers an additional three times optical zoom not found on the iPhone 15 Pro Max, enhancing its versatility.
- 🌆 In low-light conditions, iPhone 15 Pro Max manages highlights better and has a tendency to be warmer, which some users may prefer for a more inviting look.
- 🤳 Both phones perform well in portrait mode, with Samsung offering a smoother skin effect and Apple providing more detail and a stronger contrast.
- 🌌 Night shots on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra are darker and more controlled, while iPhone 15 Pro Max is brighter and more saturated.
- 🎥 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra supports 8K video recording and has better stabilization across all sensors, including in 4K slow motion.
- 📹 iPhone 15 Pro Max excels in video recording with better noise reduction and exposure, especially in macro and close focus shots.
- 📲 The choice between the two phones may come down to personal preference for color saturation, camera features, and overall performance in various shooting conditions.
Q & A
What are the main differences in color profile between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max?
-The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a more natural color profile with less saturation and a cooler white balance, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max produces more saturated colors and stronger contrast, especially in reds, greens, and shadows.
How do the two phones compare in terms of dynamic range performance?
-The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra handles high dynamic range better by exposing shadows and highlights more effectively. However, in certain situations, this can make some images look artificial. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has a more balanced contrast but can sometimes crush blacks, losing details in dark areas.
Which phone has better zoom capabilities?
-The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has superior zoom capabilities, featuring a 3x optical zoom and a 100x 'space zoom,' which the iPhone 15 Pro Max does not offer. Both phones have 5x optical zoom, but the Galaxy S24 Ultra has the advantage in extreme zooming scenarios.
What are the main differences in portrait mode between the two phones?
-Both phones perform well in portrait mode, with good subject separation. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has better cut-out performance in busy backgrounds, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a smoother skin effect by default. The Galaxy S24 Ultra also has a 3x optical zoom option for portraits, which the iPhone lacks.
How do the phones compare in low-light or night photography?
-In low-light conditions, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra manages highlights better and exposes shadows effectively, but the overall image may appear darker. The iPhone 15 Pro Max produces brighter images with more saturated colors, handling noise and exposure better, especially in pitch-black conditions.
Does the iPhone 15 Pro Max have any unique features that stand out in comparison to the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
-The iPhone 15 Pro Max stands out with features like macro photography, which the Galaxy S24 Ultra lacks. Additionally, iOS and iMessage, exclusive to the iPhone, contribute to a smoother user experience for some users.
Which phone has better video recording capabilities?
-The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers more advanced video features, including 8K video recording and 4K slow-motion at 120fps. However, the iPhone 15 Pro Max has better audio quality for video recording, making it a better choice for vlogging.
How do the phones compare in terms of stabilization during video recording?
-The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has better stabilization overall, particularly noticeable in 4K 30fps video. The iPhone 15 Pro Max, while good, is slightly less stable and can feel jerky during certain movements.
What is the difference in the selfie camera performance between the two phones?
-The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a wider field of view for selfies, better stabilization, and more vibrant colors. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has slightly washed-out colors but handles low-light selfie situations better.
Which phone is better for extreme zoom and high-detail shots?
-The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra performs better in extreme zoom scenarios with its 100x space zoom. It also has a 200-megapixel sensor for capturing more detailed images compared to the 12-megapixel shots of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Outlines
📱 Camera Showdown: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro Max
This paragraph introduces a camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max, highlighting the need to reassess these flagship phones in light of new releases like the Pixel 9 series and the upcoming iPhone 16. The comparison includes various shooting conditions, both indoor and outdoor, focusing on color profiles, saturation, and dynamic range. It mentions the use of the quad-camera setup of the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the tri-camera system of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is noted for its natural-looking colors and cooler white balance, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is recognized for its more saturated and colorful images with stronger contrast.
🌆 Night Photography and Video Capabilities
The second paragraph delves into the night photography and video recording capabilities of both smartphones. It discusses the performance of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max in low-light conditions, with Samsung managing highlights better and exposing shadows more effectively, although its images are slightly darker. In contrast, the iPhone 15 Pro Max is noted for its brighter and more saturated night shots with better overall exposure. The paragraph also touches on the selfie cameras, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra offering a wider field of view and better color reproduction, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max is praised for its video recording quality and iOS ecosystem benefits.
🏞️ Zoom, Stabilization, and Additional Features
The final paragraph compares the zoom capabilities, stabilization, and additional features of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max. It highlights the Galaxy S24 Ultra's superior stabilization and the unique feature of 8K video recording, which is not available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. The paragraph also discusses the slow-motion capabilities, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra able to shoot up to 4K at 120 FPS. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is commended for its overall performance, including audio quality, which is considered better for vlogging. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is noted for its feature-rich offerings and performance, making it a strong contender in the high-end smartphone market.
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Keywords
💡Camera Comparison
💡Color Profile and Saturation
💡Dynamic Range
💡Optical Zoom
💡Portrait Mode
💡Night Mode
💡Macro Shot
💡Stabilization
💡Slow Motion
💡8K Video Recording
Highlights
Comparing the camera capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max in various lighting conditions and modes.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra retains natural-looking colors with a cooler white balance compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
iPhone 15 Pro Max has a more saturated and colorful appearance, with stronger contrast.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a three times optical zoom not available on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Both devices have a five times optical zoom and similar color profiles in outdoor shots.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's high dynamic range look smoothens surfaces and exposes shadows better.
iPhone 15 Pro Max maintains details and individual colors on subjects, avoiding over-smoothening.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's 8K video recording capability is a standout feature not found on iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Dual video recording is a unique feature of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, absent in iPhones.
Both phones excel in portrait mode, with the iPhone 15 Pro Max having better subject separation.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's default skin effect is smoother, with a more natural-looking skin tone.
iPhone 15 Pro Max's night portrait mode is exceptional, with warmer tones and better exposure.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra manages highlights better in low light, with more readable text and controlled light sources.
iPhone 15 Pro Max's night shots are brighter and more saturated, with better overall exposure.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers 4K at 120 FPS slow motion, a significant advantage over iPhone 15 Pro Max.
In terms of stabilization, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra outperforms iPhone 15 Pro Max across various sensors and recording modes.
iPhone 15 Pro Max's selfie camera provides a wider field of view, which may be preferred for vlogging.
Both devices are top-tier in terms of image and video quality, with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offering more features and performance.
Transcripts
this is the ultimate camera comparison
video of Samsung Galaxy s24 Ultra versus
iPhone 15 Pro Max after all the updates
which is the better go let the battle
begin today we're comparing the flagship
iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy s24
since we now have the new pixel 9 and
pixel 9 Pro and the upcoming iPhone 16
Series in a few weeks I think it's high
time for us to revisit the flagship
competition of Samsung and iPhone to see
how they stack up today with all the
updates in we are shooting both phones
in auto mode out of the box we're
shooting both indoors and Outdoors we're
shooting Sky flowers and random colorful
things we're also utilizing the quad
camera setup of Galaxy s24 and the
triole camera system of iPhone 15 Pro
Max we are starting this comparison with
color profile and saturation and Samsung
Galaxy s24 Ultra after all the updates I
feel still retains the natural looking
colors comparing with iPhone 15 Pro Max
it is less saturated than the
competition it has a cooler white
balance compared to the competition and
you would see that it smoothens the
surface or I should say that the colors
are blending in depending on what colors
dominate the subject you will see this
on the flowers and the floors and like
any other Samsung phone it has a high
dynamic range look you would see that it
Expos the shadows and the subject better
obviously if some of the errors are
against the light Galaxy s24 Ultra will
try to expose them a lot of time it
works but some of them looks really
cheap that feels like coming from a
smartphone it manages just the
Highlights better you can still see some
information on the bright light source
and it also has a Bluer Sky compared to
iPhone 15 Pro Max Samsung is cranking
the colors of the sky a little bit what
I love about Galaxy s24 Ultra is the
extra three times optical zoom that you
will not find on iPhone 15 Pro Max but
they both have the same five times
optical zoom and you also have the space
zoom on the latest Samsung Flagship
while iPhone 15 Pro Max after a year of
update still retains the tendency of a
more colorful and more saturated look
than Samsung you can see this on the
pink the greens and the Reds it crushes
the shadows and the blacks giving a
stronger contrast look than the
competition personally I like this
better just because it gives a little
bit of depth to the
image sometimes it backfires on a
situation wherein you wanted to see A
Brighter Image but the photos coming
from iPhone 15 Pro Max doesn't look
cheap it also feels like it's coming
from a proper camera it doesn't blend
the colors on the surface you can see
individual colors on the subject and the
surface unlike s24 Ultra which I feel
makes more sense and definitely you
would see more details on the surface
like the teddy bears and the flowers it
doesn't look as beautiful as Samsung
competition but for non-ported shots the
images looks better and like Samsung
Galaxy s24 Ultra there's no
oversharpening on iPhone 15 Pro Max
again both phones looks really natural
and looking at all sensors you got Ultra
wide main sensor and three times optical
zoom on Galaxy s24 Ultra and they both
have five times optical zoom and zooming
into the forest you will have better
reach on Galaxy s24 Ultra
you been dream this is Samsung Galaxy
s24 Ultra using the selfie camera in 4k
60 FPS outside this camera comparison
video what I like about this phone is
the screen I like the boxy shape of it
and also the S Spen That's Unique for
the s24 O this is the 8K video
recording on Samsung Galaxy s24
Ultra there's no 8K video recording on
iPhone 15 Pro Max and this is the Dual
video recording on s24 Ultra for Samsung
phones there's no feature like this on
iPhone
to let's talk about Port mode and both
phones are really good in terms of Port
shots I mean you can't go wrong with any
of these two phones if you're paying
this much for a flagship phone I bet you
will get the best results out of these
smartphones let's start with the
similarities on both phones I think both
of them is great subject separation or
cut out on one of the shots where have a
busy background with the grass you would
see that iPhone 15 Pro Max has better
cut out compared to Galaxy s24 Ultra but
the Samsung competition is not so bad
Galaxy s24 Ultra smooth skin effect by
default you would see that even though
there's information on the face it's
much smoter than the competition you
would also noce natural looking skin
tone but a little bit pinkish kind of
look for both me and my wife the
exposure is a little bit darker on
Galaxy S14 Ultra and the colors overall
are natural looking and it's a neutral
tone what I like about this phone is a
three times optical zoom also a sported
shot so this is more like 60 to 75 mm
shot and the iPhone 15 Pro Max doesn't
have it while the Apple's Top ofth Line
has a warmer white balance than Samsung
I would say it's more inviting than s24
Ultra also the exposure is a little bit
brighter on this phone there's certainly
more details on our faces and you would
see more freckles on my wife's face than
Galaxy s24 Ultra and you would also see
that the cont is a little bit stronger
than the competition it crushes the
darker airs like my eyes and the hair so
the subject pops out a little bit both
phones are also capable of night
portrait mode and both phones are doing
exceptional job on this I if you leave
more details on Galaxy s24 Ultra it is
brighter and iPhone 15 Pro Max retain
the Tendencies to be warmer going for
the selfie camera I think you have wider
fov on Galaxy s24 Ultra and you would
notice that the colors on Samsung is a
little bit better than the iPhone 15 Pro
Max it's a little bit washed out looking
at the shirt looking at the night shots
both phones are still impeccable in
terms of performance I mean these two
phones are two of the best smartphones
in terms of night shots right off the
bat you will notice that Samsung manages
the Highlights better you can still read
some of the text and it controls the
strong light source really well it also
exposes the Shadows better looking the
trees and the plants you would still see
leaves on it unlike the iPhone 15 Pro
Max the overall look on Samsung Galaxy
s24 Ultra is toned down it's a little
bit darker than the competition and even
the sky moving to the iPhone 15 Pro Max
you would notice it's brighter than the
competition it is more saturated you can
see this on the greens and the Reds and
overall you notice that iPhone 15 Pro
Max has better exposure than the Samsung
flagship I guess the biggest difference
here is the pitch black condition where
you would notice a solid performance on
iPhone 15 Pro Max it would still admit a
little bit of information on the sensors
while it's totally gone on Galaxy s24
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Ultra this is iPhone 15 Pro Max in 4k 30
FPS using the selfie camera what I like
about this phone is the iOS and the
iMessage obviously iPhone is the only
phone that has iOS and also I like the
video recording of this phone I think
it's a little bit better than Samsung
phone if we check who manages the
Highlights better if you zoom in on a
couple of shots you would not that
Galaxy S14 Ultra showed more information
and it's not blown
out talking about close Focus or macro
only Iphone 15 Pro Max offers macro shot
you can also use the ultra WID lens of
S14 Ultra but it's not as close as the
iPhone also if you use the five times
optical zoom you will notice that iPhone
15 Pro Max still has the closer
Focus checking who manages the noise
better without the HDR or night shot you
will notice that iPhone 15 Pro Max has
better exposure and noise reduction than
Galaxy s24
Ultra in terms of sharpness using the
ultra wide lens it's almost the same
Samsung only cleans up the image going
to the main sensor if you zoom in both
phones has the same level of sharpness
but only Galaxy s24 Ultra has three
times optical zoom that is better
compared to the digital crop and going
to the farthest Zoom both of them has
five times optical zoom but only S14
Ultra has 100 times space Zoom
and lastly details if you compare the 12
megapixel jpeg both of them has the same
level of details on the main sensor but
you can also use the 200 megapix readout
of s24 ultra it's so much Vivid than the
competition but it's also soft and blown
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out this is the zoom test of Galaxy s24
Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro
Max and this is the main s
I think almost the same
quality just a little bit warmer on s24
Ultra but maybe it's just the
screen this is the three times optical
zoom on s24
Ultra and you have the two times on
iPhone 15 Pro
Max then both
have the 5X
but only s24 Ultra
10x this is the stabilization test
starting with the ultra wide sensor in
4k 30 FPS and Galaxy s24 Ultra has
better stabilization you can even feel
my every steps on iPhone 15 Pro
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Max and this is the main sensor again in
4k 30 FPS and still s24 Ultra is better
stabilization iPhone 15 Pro Max weighs a
little bit
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[Applause]
bigger and this is the five times
Optical zo on both phones and again s24
Ultra has better stabilization and focus
iPhone 15 Pro Max is a little bit
jerky going for the selfie video
recording in 4k 30 FPS I think in terms
of stabilization they're both the same
iPhone 15 Pro Max only has the wider
field of view
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be the
day and this is the slow motion test and
obviously the biggest difference between
the two Galaxy s24 Ultra can shoot up to
4K at 120
FPS and this is the low light video
recording and we're shooting on all
sensors you would notice that Galaxy s24
is sking some of the frames while we're
changing from One sensor to
another it's also a little bit darker on
the five times optical
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zoom but going back to the main sensor I
think it's almost the same look on both
phones I think overall iPhone 15 Pro Max
is a really good smartphone overall from
the image to video I can see any flow on
this phone and I also feel that the
audio on this phone is a little bit
better than Galaxy s24 Ultra so it's
really good for vlogging well I can say
the same thing on Samsung Galaxy s24
Ultra the image quality is really good
as the iPhone 15 Pro Max and going to
the video recording you got better
stabilization you got 8K video recording
and 4K slow motion and I feel like in
terms of features and performance you'll
get more out of s24 ultra
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