The new iPhones are here but how do they compare to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series? We take a look in this iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 comparison.
The iPhone 16 family is now official. Apple and Samsung both launch their flagships with a base model and a larger Plus variant, in addition to their Pro-level devices like the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the iPhone 16 Pro Max. Android fans may be curious about how this new pairing compares to Samsung’s latest and greatest. Find out in this iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 comparison!
Keep in mind this is an early on paper versus, designed to give you a closer look at how the phones compare. We’ll go into greater detail once we have hands-on time with all the devices.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 16: At a glance
The iPhone 16’s Apple A18 chipset is likely to outgun the Qualcomm chip inside the Galaxy S24.
The iPhone 16 has more premium build materials than the Galaxy S24, along with stronger glass.
The base Galaxy S24 has a larger display than the base iPhone 16. iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24: SpecsiPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24: Design, size comparison, and colors
Neither Samsung nor Apple’s flagships have seen significant design changes in recent years, but the Galaxy S24 did swap to a slightly larger 6.2-inch display this year. The iPhone 16 kept the same screen sizes on both models, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t make any design changes. You’ll notice right away that the iPhone 16 now has two new buttons: the customizable Action Button, which debuted on the iPhone 15 Pro series, and the new Camera Control, which we’ll discuss later in this comparison.
The iPhone 16 measures 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm and weighs 170g, while the Galaxy S24 measures 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6mm and weighs 167g. The iPhone is slightly heavier and bigger, but you likely won’t notice a difference when holding the device.
The iPhone 16 Plus measures 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8mm and weighs 199g, while the Galaxy S24 Plus is slightly smaller at 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7mm and weighs 197g. Again, the difference is negligible.
Both phones come in various colors. The iPhone 16 and 16 Plus offer four colorways: Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, and Black. The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus offer more choices with Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, and Samsung.com exclusives Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, and Sandstone Orange.iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24: Features
While the Apple iPhone 16 and Samsung Galaxy S24 don’t look dramatically different from one another at a passing glance these days, there are definitely some notable differences when it comes to the features the companies prioritize. The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus put greater emphasis on display technology, offering higher refresh rates than the less impressive 60Hz offered on the iPhone 16 family as well as better image quality, always-on display tech, and a few other extras.
On the flip side, the Galaxy S24 has a weaker SoC, even if just by a small margin. While Apple doesn’t disclose everything about its SoCs we know the Apple A18 has a 6-core CPU with 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores.
