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To ensure an appeal to a wide audience, both Apple and Samsung have created a variety of configurations for their flagship phones in the iPhone 15 and Galaxy S24 respectively. There is the base entry-level model, the top of the line model, and the awkward middle child. In this case, it would be the Galaxy S24+ and the iPhone 15, so how do they hold up against each other? Let’s find out.
Design and display
The Galaxy S24+ shares a similar design language to the base Galaxy S24 model. The iPhone 15 Pro, on the other hand, looks similar to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. One advantage the iPhone 15 Pro has over the Galaxy S24+ is that it has a titanium body, while the Galaxy S24+ uses aluminum. Samsung has adopted the use of titanium but it will only be for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
In terms of display, the Galaxy S24+ has the advantage here. It has a larger 6.7-inch display with a pixel density of 513 PPI, while the iPhone 15 Pro has a smaller 6.1-inch display with a pixel density of 461 PPI. This means that even though the Galaxy S24+ is bigger, the higher resolution and pixel density will result in sharper looking images and text.
If size and weight are important considerations to you, the iPhone 15 Pro does weigh slightly less at 187g, versus the 196g of the Galaxy S24+.
Hardware and performance
It’s hard to measure the performance of both phones since both devices are using completely different hardware and run on different platforms. The Galaxy S24+ is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset for North American markets, and the Exynos 2400 for other international markets.
The iPhone 15 Pro uses the new A17 Pro chipset built on the 3nm process, a slightly smaller but more efficient process compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3’s 4nm. But if you just want to compare pure performance, both chipsets seem capable of performing on a similar-ish level.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 does beat out the A17 Pro in AnTuTu 10 benchmarks, but otherwise the differences aren’t that big, with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 pulling ahead slightly. The RAM on the Galaxy S24+ starts at 12GB while the iPhone 15 Pro only comes with 8GB of RAM.
Once again, it’s not a particularly fair comparison since like we said, both devices run on different platforms. Since Apple also controls the hardware and software, they can get away with 8GB of RAM due to better optimization.
One advantage that Samsung has over Apple is the use of AI. The company is introducing a bunch of new AI tools and features that will drastically change the way we use our phones. Previously, it would be a debate on iOS versus Android, but with the inclusion of AI, Samsung is offering something that Apple doesn’t even have yet.
This includes features like Circle to Search, Live Translation for calls, the ability to transcribe and translate voice recordings, and more.
Cameras
Next up are the cameras on the phones. Both Apple and Samsung have made a reputation for themselves for creating very reliable and consistent cameras, and the Galaxy S24 and iPhone 15 lineup is no different.
The Galaxy S24+ will come with a 50MP main shooter with an aperture of f/1.8, a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide. The iPhone 15 Pro has a 48MP main camera with a f/1.8 aperture, a 12MP telephoto also with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide.
Apple relies quite heavily on software for image processing and it shows. Samsung does the same too, but this time, the company is leveraging AI to help with photo taking and photo editing. For example, some of the new AI tools they’re introducing can help remove unwanted objects, reposition the subject, and even make smart suggestions to get the best edits.
The Galaxy S24+ also supports 8K video recording at 24/30fps, so if that’s a feature that’s important to you, the Galaxy S24+ could be the better option. The iPhone 15 Pro, on the other hand, maxes out at 4K video up to 60 fps.
Pricing
The price of both phones do not come cheap as they are flagship devices. The Galaxy S24+ is priced starting at $999.99. The iPhone 15 Pro is also priced similarly starting at $999.99. The good news is that Samsung is running some pre-order deals right now where you can grab the phone and get Amazon or Samsung credit, enhanced trade-in value, and more.
- Galaxy S24 Ultra – $1,300 with $200 gift card (use code FEA7SP3UFDJN)
- Galaxy S24+ – $1,000 with $150 gift card (use code MJ93PYFCJHOJ)
- Galaxy S24 Ultra – $800 with $50 gift card (use code TTYSDPOR7WPL)
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