Apple iPhone 16 ProvsSamsung Galaxy S24+
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins 4 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S24+ is the overall winner, 4 / 5 — display is its standout. At USD 849, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Display — led by screen size (6.7 in).
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro takes Camera — led by camera score (154 pts).
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Battery — led by battery (4,900 mAh).
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Price — led by price (849 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want…
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want better video quality — 98 pts vs 95 pts.
- Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if you want a better camera — 154 pts vs 138 pts.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,900,000 pts vs 1,650,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want more room for photos and apps — 256 GB vs 128 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.3 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a sharper screen — 513 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 2,000 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want longer battery life — 4,900 mAh vs 3,582 mAh.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want faster charging — 45 W vs 27 W.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a lower price — 849 USD vs 999 USD.
At a glance
- Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- Samsung Galaxy S24+
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
Choose Apple iPhone 16 Pro if camera matters most. It costs USD 999.
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 849, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Apple iPhone 16 Pro
- A18 Pro performance
- Excellent 4K/120 video
- Premium build
- Pricey
- Battery is modest
- 27 W charging is slow
Samsung Galaxy S24+
- QHD+ display
- 7 years of updates
- Now discounted
- 45 W charging
- Exynos in some markets
- Average zoom