Apple introduced a host of changes in the iPhone 16 Pro Max, starting with the new and improved A18 Pro, which delivers a notable improvement over the A17 Pro that powers the iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, in the latest speed test against the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the hardware upgrades did little to give Apple’s flagship an edge. Interestingly, we noticed that some apps behaved differently on Android, giving it an advantage, as you will soon find out.
Despite featuring 8GB RAM, the iPhone 16 Pro Max boasts superior memory management and keeps pace with the Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung’s top-end smartphone has been out since January of this year, which only means that the Galaxy S24 Ultra would be treated to various updates that would improve its performance, responsiveness, and how quickly applications open and close on the device. The iPhone 16 Pro Max unit, which is in the possession of the YouTube channel PhoneBuff, is running iOS 18, so there are a few major updates that should stabilize the handset’s performance. For now, we have mixed feelings about the speed test results, and we say that because last year’s iPhone 15 Pro Max narrowly beat the Galaxy S24 Ultra with inferior hardware.
In the latest run, we see that the iPhone 16 Pro Max kept a consistent pace with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, opening apps and performing the relevant tasks in quick succession. However, when running Snapseed, the first speed difference appears, with the Galaxy S24 Ultra blazing past its competitor during the file export process, which is a stage that the iPhone 16 Pro Max should be unmatched thanks to the A18 Pro’s superiority. Regardless, Apple’s most premium handset makes up for it and actually manages to gain a negligible lead in a few gaming applications, but is still tied with the Galaxy S24 Ultra in the first lap.
In the second lap, all of the applications are kept running in the background for both smartphones, so there is no performance hitch in between. This behavior shows that Samsung may have improved memory management on its Galaxy S24 Ultra, but this operation is still superior on the iPhone 16 Pro Max, and it is expected to get even better as it is rumored that Apple will debut 12GB RAM in next year’s iPhone 17 range. On this occasion, both current-generation handsets are tied, meaning that the iPhone is no longer the speed-test champion.
News Source: PhoneBuff
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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