Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Plus delivers premium performance with the A16 Bionic chipset and exceptional display brightness at 2000 nits, though it's limited to 60Hz refresh rate. Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE offers stronger value at $250 less, featuring a 120Hz display, larger 4700mAh battery, faster 25W charging, and a dedicated telephoto lens for more versatile photography. Performance-wise, the A16 remains slightly faster for everyday tasks, but the Exynos 2400e handles most workloads competently. Camera capabilities favor Samsung with optical image stabilization on the main sensor and 3x zoom telephoto, versus Apple's computational photography approach. Battery endurance leans toward Samsung due to larger capacity, though both support 15W wireless charging. For users prioritizing raw performance and brand ecosystem, the iPhone 15 Plus justifies its premium. However, Galaxy S24 FE delivers superior everyday experience with smoother scrolling, better zoom capability, and significantly lower cost,making it the smarter choice for most consumers.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Plus if…
- →Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- →Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- →48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
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 15 Plus
Pros
- Outstanding battery life from large 4383 mAh cell
- Dynamic Island replaces notch on a non-Pro model
- 48 MP main camera is a major upgrade over iPhone 14 Plus
- First USB-C port on a standard Plus model
- Large display great for media consumption
Cons
- Capped at 60Hz with no ProMotion upgrade
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 transfer speeds
- No telephoto camera
- No always-on display
- Bulky and heavy for everyday use
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 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 201 g | 213 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm | 162.0 x 77.3 x 8.0 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP, f/2.4 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 4K@60fps |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP 3x optical |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4383 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2796 x 1290 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1900 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Deca-core (1x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Exynos 2400e |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 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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