Apple iPhone 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Verdict
Both flagships deliver premium experiences, but with different strengths. iPhone 15 Pro excels with its superior A17 Pro processor, brighter 2000-nit display, and refined camera system featuring Dolby Vision 4K video recording. Samsung Galaxy S24 counters with a larger 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen (2600 nits), higher 50MP main sensor with OIS, 8K video capability, and significantly better battery capacity at 4000mAh versus 3274mAh. The S24's lighter 167g frame and faster 25W charging provide practical advantages, though the iPhone maintains superior optimization for apps and services. At $200 less, Samsung offers compelling value with more versatile video and battery longevity. Choose iPhone 15 Pro for ecosystem loyalty and computational photography prowess; pick Galaxy S24 for raw specs, larger display, and better battery endurance at a lower price point.
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 S24 if…
- →Compact form factor with flagship features
- →Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- →Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
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 S24
Pros
- Compact form factor with flagship features
- Galaxy AI suite including live translate
- Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
- Seven years of software updates
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM
- Slow 25W charging
- Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
- Smaller battery than rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 17 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 187 g | 167 g |
| Material | Titanium frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.6 x 70.6 x 8.25 mm | 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 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 3x | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3274 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W MagSafe | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core) | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | Apple A17 Pro | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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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