Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE delivers exceptional value at $650, undercutting the iPhone 12 Pro by $350 while offering superior specs in several key areas. Its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1900 nits brightness vastly outperforms the iPhone's 6.1-inch 60Hz OLED panel. Battery capacity favors Samsung dramatically (4700 mAh vs. 2815 mAh), and the 50MP main camera with OIS beats the iPhone's 12MP sensor. Performance-wise, both handle daily tasks flawlessly, though the A14 Bionic shows its age against the Exynos 2400e. iPhone 12 Pro's advantages include better build quality with stainless steel, faster 20W charging, and iOS's refined ecosystem. For most users, the Galaxy S24 FE's larger display, superior camera system, exceptional battery life, and lower price make it the smarter choice,unless you're deeply invested in Apple's ecosystem.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 12 Pro if…
- →First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- →Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- →First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE if…
- →Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- →Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- →Seven years of software updates
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
Pros
- First iPhone with LiDAR scanner for AR and Night mode portraits
- Introduced MagSafe magnetic accessory ecosystem
- First 5nm chip (A14 Bionic) on any smartphone
- ProRAW format for professional photo editing
- Flat-edge design revival praised for aesthetics
Cons
- No 120Hz ProMotion display at Pro pricing
- Small 2815 mAh battery requires charging daily
- Charger removed from box controversially
- 2.5x telephoto falls short of Android competition
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Pros
- Galaxy AI features at a lower price point
- Larger 6.7-inch AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- Includes 3x telephoto camera
- IP68 rated
Cons
- Heavier than the standard S24 lineup
- Exynos 2400e is detuned versus the S24
- Only 25W charging
- Plastic-feeling build at this price
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 213 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Exynos 2400e |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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