Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S24
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Apple iPhone 15 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S24, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,383 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 15W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 201 g | 168 g |
| Released | Sep 2023 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Apple iPhone 15 Plus is ahead on battery, screen size. Samsung Galaxy S24 is ahead on wired charging, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S24 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 109.8 cm2 (~88.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1290 x 2796 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~460 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Features | Dynamic Island, True Tone, Wide color (P3), Haptic Touch, Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | — |
| Protection | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (North America, East Asia) or Exynos 2400 (International) |
| CPU | Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth) | Snapdragon: 1x 3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x 3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x 2.96 GHz Cortex-A520 & 2x 2.27 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Adreno 750 (Snapdragon) |
| OS | — | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable) |
Memory
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB NVMe | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Dual: 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS; 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama), Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 2x optical zoom (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), Cinematic mode up to 4K HDR at 30 fps, Action mode up to 2.8K at 60 fps, stereo sound rec. | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Modules | Single: 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF | — |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision HDR, SL 3D depth/biometrics sensor, Retina Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Battery
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4383 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W MagSafe wireless; 15W Qi2 wireless (requires iOS 17.2 update); 4.5W reverse wired | 25W wired (50% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in) | 70.6 x 147 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Ceramic Shield), glass back (color-infused), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Launch
| Apple iPhone 15 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 12, 2023 | January 17, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released September 22, 2023 | Available. Released January 31, 2024 |
| OS | iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.2 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus — 4,383 mAh for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Which is lighter, Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Samsung Galaxy S24 — 201 g for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus versus 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Which is newer, Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Samsung Galaxy S24 — Sep 2023 for the Apple iPhone 15 Plus versus Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Is the Apple iPhone 15 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S24 rated higher?
We rate the Apple iPhone 15 Plus 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 8/10.