Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Plus

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

Spec lead

6.8 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 specs

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400

Spec score

3.2 / 10

iPhone 16 Plus specs

A18

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

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Plus 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	iPhone 16 Plus
Display	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads	6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796×1290, 460 ppi, 60Hz, 2,000 nits peak
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400	A18Leads
Memory	8GB	Not published
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GBTie	128GB, 256GB, 512GBTie
Camera hardware	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawideLeads	48MP Fusion main, 12MP ultrawide, 2x optical-quality crop
Optical zoom	3xLeads	No optical telephoto
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	4,000 mAh	up to 27 hours video playback
Charging	25W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareLeads	50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 25W
Weight	167 gLeads	199 g
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updates	Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window
Launch price	$799 launch priceLeads	$899 launch price
Software	Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch	iOS 18 at launch
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Face ID
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3

Who should buy which

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

Choose the iPhone 16 Plus if you want iOS 18 at launch. It leads on chip.

Questions

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

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