Apple iPhone 16 vs Samsung Galaxy A24
The Verdict
Apple's iPhone 16 and Samsung's Galaxy A24 serve distinctly different market segments. iPhone 16 delivers flagship performance with its A18 chipset, premium Super Retina XDR OLED display reaching 2000 nits, and sophisticated computational photography via its 48MP main camera with Dolby Vision 4K video. Battery capacity trails at 3561mAh, though 25W MagSafe wireless charging helps. Galaxy A24 targets budget-conscious users with a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen, 90Hz refresh rate, and impressive 5000mAh battery lasting days. Its 50MP camera with OIS performs admirably for the price, but 1080p video caps creative potential. Performance gap widens significantly: A18 vastly outpaces MediaTek Helio G99 for gaming and demanding apps. iPhone 16 lacks 5G at $799, oddly, while A24 skips it entirely. For power users prioritizing performance and camera quality, iPhone 16 justifies premium pricing. Budget buyers needing battery endurance and screen real estate should choose Galaxy A24.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple iPhone 16 if…
- →A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- →New Camera Control button
- →Compact and lightweight design
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 16
Pros
- A18 chip enables Apple Intelligence
- New Camera Control button
- Compact and lightweight design
- Improved 48 MP main camera
- Strong battery life for its size
Cons
- Still 60Hz display in 2024
- USB-C limited to USB 2.0 speeds
- No telephoto lens
- No always-on display
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 16 | Samsung Galaxy A24 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | iOS 18 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 170 g | 195 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame | Plastic frame, glass front |
| IP rating | IP68 | None |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 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 |
| 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 | 128 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 3561 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 25W MagSafe | No |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.5 inches |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2556 x 1179 | 2340 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 90Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2000 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Hexa-core | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core) | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset | Apple A18 | MediaTek Helio G99 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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