Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 16 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing hardware specifications, benchmark percentiles, battery endurance, and category performance advantages.

Smartphone Battle

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Samsung · 2024

Galaxy S24+

84/ 100

Launch MSRP$999 USD

Apple · 2024

iPhone 16 Pro

76/ 100

Launch MSRP$999 USD

WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Galaxy S24+ BETTER THAN iPhone 16 Pro?

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Galaxy S24+Winner 🏆

iPhone 16 Pro

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta

SPEC FACTOR	Galaxy S24+	iPhone 16	LEADER
Refresh Rate	120Hz	120Hz	120Hz
Battery Capacity	4,900 mAh	3,582 mAh	+4,900 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W	27W	45W Max
Main Camera Sensor	50 MP	48 MP	50 MP
Screen Display Size	6.7"	6.3"	6.7"
Chassis Weight	196g	199g	196g Lightest

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S24+:

✓3g lighter chassis (196g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 4,900 mAh battery capacity (+1,318 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy iPhone 16 Pro:

✓48MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.3" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S24+	iPhone 16 Pro
1. Display & Screen🏆 Galaxy S24+ Wins Display
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
Screen Size	6.7"	6.3"
Resolution & Density	3120x1440 (513 ppi)	2622x1206 (460 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,600 nits peak	2,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Galaxy S24+ Wins Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 14	iOS 18
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB LPDDR	8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Galaxy S24+ Wins Camera
Primary Camera	50 MP, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung GN3	48 MP, f/1.78, OIS, Sony IMX903
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS	12 MP (5x optical zoom), f/2.8, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	48 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/1.9
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Galaxy S24+ Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm	149.6 x 71.5 x 8.25 mm
Weight	196 g	199 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	IP68
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Galaxy S24+ Wins Battery
Battery Capacity	4,900 mAh	3,582 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	27W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	25W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.0
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$999	$999

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S24+ edges ahead with a BeastScore of 84.3/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S24+ ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its superior specifications and verified build advantages.

When to choose Galaxy S24+:

Higher overall BeastScore: 84.3 vs top rival 76.0 · Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+1,318 mAh more)

When to choose iPhone 16 Pro:

Balanced specifications with Apple hardware design · Runs iOS with optimized security support

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S24+ vs iPhone 16 Pro

Which is better: Galaxy S24+ or iPhone 16 Pro?

Galaxy S24+ leads with an overall BeastScore of 84.3/100 compared to iPhone 16 Pro (76.0/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 84.3 vs top rival 76.0 and Larger battery capacity: 4,900 mAh (+1,318 mAh more).