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Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Samsung Galaxy S24 dominates across nearly every specification category, featuring a vibrant 6.2-inch AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate and exceptional 2600 nits brightness versus the iPhone SE's dated 4.7-inch LCD panel. Camera capabilities are substantially superior, with the S24 offering a versatile quad-camera system including 50MP main with OIS, 3x telephoto, and 8K video recording compared to the SE's modest 12MP single lens. Performance differences are stark: Exynos 2400 processor with 8GB RAM easily outpaces the A15 Bionic and 4GB configuration. Battery capacity nearly doubles (4000mAh vs 2018mAh) with faster 25W charging. However, iPhone SE's compact design appeals to those preferring smaller phones, and it delivers strong day-to-day performance for basic tasks. At nearly double the price, Galaxy S24 justifies the premium through superior display technology, computational photography, and modern Android features. Compact phone enthusiasts might still prefer SE's portability, but S24 offers substantially better value for flagship features.

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Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24
$800
8.8/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)Samsung Galaxy S24
SoftwareiOS 15Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight144 g167 g
MaterialAluminum frameAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP67IP68
Dimensions138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Camera
Main camera12 MP50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera7 MP12 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@60fps8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Telephoto10 MP 3x optical
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM4 GB8 GB
Storage options64 GB, 128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity2018 mAh4000 mAh
Charging20W wired25W wired
Wireless charging7.5W Qi15W
Display
Size4.7 inches6.2 inches
TypeRetina IPS LCDDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution1334 x 7502340 x 1080
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)6252600
Processor
CPUHexa-coreDeca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz)
GPUApple GPU (4-core)Xclipse 940
ChipsetApple A15 BionicExynos 2400
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBLightningUSB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3

Category Scores

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Samsung Galaxy S24
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Pros & Cons

Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)

Pros

  • Most affordable iPhone with 5G
  • Powerful A15 Bionic chip
  • Compact and lightweight design
  • Touch ID home button
  • Long iOS software support

Cons

  • Dated design with thick bezels
  • Single rear camera
  • Small 4.7-inch LCD display
  • Lightning port instead of USB-C
  • Modest battery life

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

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