Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 15 Pro commands a significant premium with flagship performance that justifies its $999 price tag. Its A17 Pro processor delivers superior speed, the 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display reaches 2000 nits with 120Hz refresh, and the camera system excels with a 48MP main sensor, 3x telephoto, and Dolby Vision 4K video recording. Battery life is solid though the 3274mAh capacity is modest. Samsung's Galaxy A24 operates in an entirely different market at $249, offering excellent value with its massive 5000mAh battery, larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, and capable 50MP main camera with OIS. However, it lacks 5G, wireless charging, and IP rating protection, while performance lags considerably with the Helio G99 chipset. Neither phone directly competes with the other given the massive price gap. For professionals needing cutting-edge performance and premium features, the iPhone 15 Pro is essential. Budget-conscious buyers seeking all-day battery life should choose the Galaxy A24.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 15 Pro if…
- →Lightweight titanium design
- →Powerful A17 Pro chip
- →USB-C with USB 3 speeds
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 15 Pro
Pros
- Lightweight titanium design
- Powerful A17 Pro chip
- USB-C with USB 3 speeds
- Customizable Action button
- Compact but feature-packed
Cons
- Only 3x telephoto vs Pro Max's 5x
- Battery life trails Pro Max
- Slow charging speeds
- Some early thermal issues
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 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 195 g |
| Material | Titanium frame | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm | 159 x 75 x 8.3 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP, f/1.8, PDAF, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@60fps Dolby Vision | 1080p@30fps |
| Telephoto | 12 MP 3x | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP, f/2.2 |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB / 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3274 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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