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Galaxy S24 Ultra owns iPhone 15 Pro Max in storage performance

By Anam Hamid

Updated: Jan 23, 2024, 11:15 AM

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Galaxy S24 Ultra owns iPhone 15 Pro Max in storage performance

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy that powers the S24 series is comparable in performance to the iPhone 15 Pro Max -- at least as far as benchmark scores are concerned -- but a phone's smoothness doesn't depend on its chip alone. The amount of RAM your phone has, how it perform over an extended period of time, and the type of storage it features also impact your experience.

The Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 15 Pro Max don't feature the same embedded storage systems. The Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with the UFS storage tech (UFS 4.0 to be specific) and the iPhone 15 Pro Max features the NVMe tech.

Tech Youtuber @sakitechonline ran the Jazz Disk Bench storage performance benchmark tool on the Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max. It turns out that the Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts 75 percent faster sequential read speed than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and its sequential write speed is also 15 percent faster compared to Apple's highest-end flagship.

Theoretically, this allows the Galaxy S24 Ultra to open apps faster and export files more quickly.

On top of that, the Galaxy S24 Ultra also has lower latency, so it takes less time than the iPhone 15 Pro Max when accessing data.

A few years back, iPhone's NVMe storage was considered superior to UFS, which is used by most Android phones, but with the advancements made in recent times, UFS has started to look like the better option so it isn't really surprising that Apple has been quiet about the performance of the NVMe storage and also hasn't released any data about its speeds.

That said, even though the Galaxy S24 Ultra has significantly better storage performance than the iPhone 15 Pro Max, an average user is unlikely to feel any difference in day-to-day use but the results are impressive nonetheless and increase the handset's chances of becoming the best phone of the year.

$344 off (24%)

The Galaxy S24 Ultra remains among the best Android phones on the market. It has a stellar camera and lots of horsepower, plus you can find it for 24% off at Amazon. Get one and save.

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You can purchase a fully unlocked Galaxy S24 Ultra via the official Samsung store. The almighty AI genius sells for up to $630 off with eligible trade-ins. On top of that, you get a free storage upgrade on the 512GB model, saving you an extra $120. In total, you can save up to $750.

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The Galaxy S24+ is also available on Amazon. At the moment, the exciting Samsung device with 512GB of storage is 24% off at the merchant. This is the Onyx Black colorway.

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If you don't care much for the latest and greatest flagship model from Samsung, consider the S24+. The middle member of the S24 family is currently up to $500 off at the Samsung Store. Only the 512GB model in Onyx Black is in stock.

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The S24 arrives at Samsung as well. Right now, there are no discounts available before trade-ins, but you can trade in an eligible device to save up to $532. Trading in an eligible device in good condition will save you up to $617 on the 256GB model.

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The Galaxy S24 is available at Amazon, too. Over here, you can buy the model in Amber Yellow in brand-new condition, but it doesn't arrive at discounted prices.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.

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