Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 16

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 16 lines up the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra with the September 2024 iPhone 16. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec lead

7.4 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

Spec score

2.6 / 10

iPhone 16 specs

A18

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 16 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, storage, camera hardware, and optical zoom.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 16 published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
Spec	Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra	iPhone 16
Display	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 505 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556×1179, 460 ppi, 60Hz, 2,000 nits peak
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxyTie	A18Tie
Memory	12GB	Not published
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads	128GB, 256GB, 512GB
Camera hardware	200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawideLeads	48MP Fusion main, 12MP ultrawide, 2x optical-quality crop
Optical zoom	5xLeads	No optical telephoto
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	5,000 mAh	up to 22 hours video playback
Charging	45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads	50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W
Weight	232 g	170 gLeads
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updates	Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window
Launch price	$1,299 launch price	$799 launch priceLeads
Software	Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch	iOS 18 at launch
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Face ID
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on display, storage, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.

Choose the iPhone 16 if you want iOS 18 at launch. It leads on weight and launch price.

Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or iPhone 16?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 16 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, storage, camera hardware, and optical zoom.