Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra lines up the September 2025 iPhone Air with the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
iPhone Air leads iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, and weight.
Spec sheet
| Spec | iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2736×1260, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak, always-onLeads | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 505 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on |
| Chip | A19 Pro (5-core GPU)Leads | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Memory | Not published | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie | 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie |
| Camera hardware | 48MP f/1.6 main, 2x optical-quality crop | 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawideLeads |
| Optical zoom | No optical telephoto | 5xLeads |
| Front camera | 18MP Center Stage | 12MP |
| Battery | up to 27 hours video playback | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 50% in 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe | 45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | 165 gLeads | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window | 7 years of OS and security updates |
| Launch price | Not listed | $1,299 launch price |
| Software | iOS 27 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Ultrasonic fingerprint |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7 (Apple N1), Bluetooth | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Who should buy which
Choose the iPhone Air if you want iOS 27. It leads on display, chip, and weight.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
Questions
Which is better, iPhone Air or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
iPhone Air leads iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, and weight.
iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: which has the better battery?
iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPhone Air: up to 27 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 5,000 mAh.
iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on camera hardware. iPhone Air: 48MP f/1.6 main, 2x optical-quality crop. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra cost at launch?
iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra do not publish a comparable launch price figure. iPhone Air: Not listed. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,299 launch price.
Sources
- Apple iPhone Air technical specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specifications