Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ lines up the September 2024 iPhone 16 Pro with the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24+. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec score
4.4 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S24+ specs
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400
iPhone 16 Pro leads iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Spec sheet
| Spec | iPhone 16 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 2,000 nits peak, always-on | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 513 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads |
| Chip | A18 ProLeads | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400 |
| Memory | Not published | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GBLeads |
| Camera hardware | 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephotoLeads | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide |
| Optical zoom | 5xLeads | 3x |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Battery | up to 27 hours video playback | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W | 45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | 199 g | 196 gLeads |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window | 7 years of OS and security updates |
| Launch price | $999 launch priceTie | $999 launch priceTie |
| Software | iOS 18 at launch | Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3), 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Who should buy which
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro if you want iOS 18 at launch. It leads on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on display, storage, charging, and weight.
Questions
Which is better, iPhone 16 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24+?
iPhone 16 Pro leads iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: which has the better battery?
iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24+ do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPhone 16 Pro: up to 27 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S24+: 4,900 mAh.
iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+: which has the better camera?
iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera hardware. iPhone 16 Pro: 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto. Samsung Galaxy S24+: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24+ cost at launch?
iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24+ tie on launch price. iPhone 16 Pro: $999 launch price. Samsung Galaxy S24+: $999 launch price.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro technical specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ specifications