Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Verdict
iPhone 14 Plus delivers flagship performance with Apple's A15 Bionic chip, exceptional 60Hz Super Retina XDR display at 1200 nits, and superior computational photography capabilities including Cinematic mode. Galaxy A24 offers compelling value at $249, featuring a larger 5000 mAh battery, 90Hz refresh rate, and higher megapixel count on the main sensor, though the MediaTek Helio G99 processor lags significantly behind. Camera performance strongly favors the iPhone with advanced video features and sensor-shift OIS, while the Galaxy struggles with 1080p video recording. Battery longevity goes to the A24, but charging speeds are comparable. Display brightness and color accuracy clearly favor Apple's premium OLED technology. For users prioritizing raw processing power, iOS ecosystem integration, and camera quality, iPhone 14 Plus justifies its premium. Budget-conscious buyers seeking everyday functionality will find the Galaxy A24 adequate despite its performance limitations. Choose iPhone 14 Plus for flagship experience, Galaxy A24 for value-conscious practicality.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 14 Plus if…
- →Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- →Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- →Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
Buy the Samsung Galaxy A24 if…
- →Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- →OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- →5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Apple iPhone 14 Plus
Pros
- Largest iPhone screen at 6.7 inches at a lower price than Pro Max
- Excellent all-day battery life thanks to large 4325 mAh battery
- Crash Detection and Emergency SOS via satellite safety features
- Photonic Engine improves low-light photography
- MagSafe ecosystem for accessories and wireless charging
Cons
- 60Hz display feels outdated compared to ProMotion models
- Lightning port instead of USB-C
- No telephoto camera — only dual lens system
- Notch instead of Dynamic Island
- 12 MP camera resolution unchanged from previous generations
Samsung Galaxy A24
Pros
- Super AMOLED display is rare at this price — vivid colors and deep blacks
- OIS on main camera improves low-light and video stability
- 5000 mAh battery lasts well over a day
- 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling
- 25W charging is reasonable for the price class
Cons
- No 5G support — 4G LTE only
- Helio G99 struggles with demanding games
- No water resistance or IP rating
- Video recording limited to 1080p at 30fps
- Ultrawide camera at 8 MP is low resolution
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 14 Plus | Samsung Galaxy A24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 16 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 203 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 160.8 x 78.1 x 7.80 mm | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 12 MP, f/1.5, sensor-shift OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP TrueDepth, f/1.9, autofocus | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps, Cinematic mode, Action mode | 1080p@30fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.4 | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4325 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe, 7.5W Qi | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2778 x 1284 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1200 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.23 GHz + 4x1.82 GHz) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | Lightning | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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