Rumors say the iPhone 16 Pro Max will look like it’s straight out of a Sci-Fi movie. Wait. is the Galaxy S24 Ultra the boring phone now?
The wind of change is blowing. With the latest leaks about the iPhone 16 Pro Max promising some serious upgrades, it’s hard not to get excited. Meanwhile, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra, although a solid device, seems to be treading water.
Design: futuristic vs familiar
The iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to have a big redesign, that will differentiate it from predecessors. While the Galaxy S24 Ultra doesn’t look as different than its predecessor…
The design of the iPhone 16 Pro Max is rumored to be a leap forward, with reputable leaker IceUniverse suggesting it will look like something straight out of a sci-fi movie. Apple is reportedly refining the design to be sleeker and more ergonomic, with a bigger display at 6.9 inches. This is a significant bump up from its predecessor and is likely to offer a more immersive experience for users with these ultra-thin symmetrical bezels.
IceUniverse’s leak on the iPhone 16 Pro Max and it’s ultra-thin bezels
The materials and build quality are expected to be top-notch, as always with Apple. The design tweaks are aimed at making the phone not just a tool, but a fashion statement.
Image Source — PhoneArena On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra seems to be sticking with what’s familiar. If you’ve seen the S23 Ultra, you’ve pretty much seen the S24 Ultra… And it’s absolutely strange that I’m saying this about a Galaxy, and not about an iPhone! A couple of months ago, before seeing the alleged new iPhone 16 Pro Max design, I was swearing that I wouldn’t be able to tell the iPhone 16 Pro Max apart from my own iPhone 13 Pro Max.
But things are different, and this new leak is making me rethink all of it.
Samsung appears to be playing it safe, keeping the design largely unchanged from its predecessor. The phone still has the same boxy look, with slight refinements here and there, but nothing truly groundbreaking.
This isn’t necessarily a bad thing — Samsung’s design has been praised for its functionality and durability. However, in the face of Apple’s bold new moves, it feels a bit conservative.
