Apple iPhone 12 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
The Verdict
Both flagship phones command premium pricing but serve different user philosophies. iPhone 12 Pro delivers Apple's refined ecosystem with the powerful A14 Bionic chip, excellent 12MP computational photography system, and crisp 60Hz Super Retina XDR display at 6.1 inches. Galaxy S24+ counters with superior raw specs: 120Hz 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen (2600 nits vs 800), larger 4900mAh battery with 45W charging, 50MP main sensor with optical stabilization, and 8K video capability. Performance-wise, both handle demanding tasks seamlessly, though Galaxy's extra RAM (12GB vs 6GB) and newer Exynos 2400 show stronger multitasking. Camera quality favors iPhone's computational approach for consistency and vibrant colors, while Galaxy excels in zoom detail and low-light versatility. Battery life decisively favors the S24+ thanks to 1000mAh advantage and efficiency gains. For value-conscious premium buyers, Samsung's larger screen, better battery, and feature density make it the stronger recommendation despite iPhone's ecosystem lock-in benefits.
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+ if…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
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+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 12 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 14 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 189 g | 196 g |
| Material | Stainless steel frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.7 x 71.5 x 7.4 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 2.5x | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 2815 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 800 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Apple A14 Bionic | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
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