Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 16 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24
Comparison between Apple iPhone 16 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S24, ahead on Design & display and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.0 |
| Camera | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.3 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.2 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Display Technology
- LTPO OLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 460 ppi
- against 416 ppi
Samsung Galaxy S24, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,582 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,935,000
- against 1,810,929
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 2,000 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A18 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | Xclipse 940 |
| Storage Type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.05 GHz Best value | 3.39 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,810,929 | 1,935,000 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,570 Best value | 2,193 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 8,897 Best value | 6,920 |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 4.05 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 2.42 GHz. | Octa-core Snapdragon configuration or deca-core Exynos configuration, depending on region. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Deca-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,898 Best value | 4,183 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Natural Color, Titanium, Silver, Bronze | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 71.5 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 147 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 167 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.1 % | 90.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Titanium Best value | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m Best value | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | A Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 3,582 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 37 h | 41 h Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 25 W Best value | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,000 | 2,000 Best value |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO OLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,000 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,206 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,622 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 460 ppi Best value | 416 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Ceramic Shield, Mohs Level 4, HDR10, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, DCI-P3 |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 14 |
| OS Family | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 4 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B53, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n53, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n70, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Dual Band, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, eSIM, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, Infrared, VoLTE, VoWiFi, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 2 Best value | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg Best value | 1.23 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | 1.1 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.24 W/kg | 0.87 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.48 W/kg | 1.35 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps Best value | 2,550 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 4 Best value | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 16 Pro | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | 1,219 € | 909 € Best value |
| Model numbers | A3293, A3083, A3292, A3294, iPhone17,1 | SM-S921B, SM-S921B/DS, SM-S921U, SM-S921U1, SM-S921W, SM-S921N, SM-S9210, SM-S921E, SM-S921E/DS |
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