Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Pro lines up the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24 with the September 2024 iPhone 16 Pro. 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 Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Pro on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads | 6.3-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2622×1206, 460 ppi, 120Hz, 2,000 nits peak, always-on |
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400 | A18 ProLeads |
| Memory | 8GB | Not published |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GBTie | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide | 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephotoLeads |
| Optical zoom | 3x | 5xLeads |
| 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 | $999 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 (USB 3), 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, charging, weight, and launch price.
Choose the iPhone 16 Pro if you want iOS 18 at launch. It leads on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S24 or iPhone 16 Pro?
iPhone 16 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Pro on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, and optical zoom.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Pro: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S24 and iPhone 16 Pro do not publish a comparable battery figure. Samsung Galaxy S24: 4,000 mAh. iPhone 16 Pro: up to 27 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16 Pro: which has the better camera?
iPhone 16 Pro leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S24: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone 16 Pro: 48MP main, 48MP ultrawide, 12MP 5x tetraprism telephoto. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S24 and iPhone 16 Pro cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S24 leads on launch price. Samsung Galaxy S24: $799 launch price. iPhone 16 Pro: $999 launch price.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S24 specifications
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro technical specifications