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Galaxy S24 leads display, zoom versatility and update longevity; iPhone 15 emphasizes video and iOS
Galaxy S24 5G has the broader hardware and longevity case in the supplied evidence: its 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, dedicated 3x telephoto camera, 8GB RAM, UFS 4.0 storage, 4,000mAh battery and seven-year update listing give it advantages across several categories. iPhone 15 remains particularly compelling for video-focused users because the supplied feature set includes 4K60, Action Mode, ProRes, HDR and sensor-shift stabilization. Platform preference remains important because iOS and One UI provide materially different ecosystems and workflows.
Key differences
The most important category differences from the verified comparison.
120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X versus 60Hz Super Retina XDR OLED.
Dedicated 3x optical telephoto.
ProRes, Action Mode and the supplied iPhone video feature set.
Seven-year OS/security listing versus five years.
Key specifications
A compact view of the most useful verified hardware details.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy S24 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A16 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 6.1 inch | 6.2 inch |
| Display type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Rear camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Overall rating | 8.9/10 | 9.3/10 |
Specifications comparison
Every specification is aligned horizontally so differences are easy to scan.
| Feature | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy S24 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Current comparison price | ₹59,900 | ₹55,999 |
| External spec score | 88% | 91%Winner |
| External expert review | Not available | 8.0/10 |
| External user rating | 4.6/5Winner | 4.5/5 |
| Launch date | 13 Sep 2023 | 18 Jan 2024 |
| Operating system | iOS 17 | Android 14 / One UI |
| OS updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 yearsWinner |
| Chipset | Apple A16 Bionic | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| CPU | 6-core, up to 3.46GHz | 10-core, up to 3.2GHz |
| Fabrication | 4nm | 4nm |
| GPU | Apple GPU, 5-core | Xclipse 940 |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5XWinner |
| AnTuTu | Not supplied | 1,727,225 |
| Boot time | Not supplied | 15.0s |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2XWinner |
| Resolution | 1179x2556Winner | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 2000 nits | 2600 nitsWinner |
| Pixel density | 461ppiWinner | 416ppi |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 86.24% | 90.73%Winner |
| HDR | Yes | HDR10+Winner |
| Screen protection | Listed protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2Winner |
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm | 147 x 70.6 x 7.6mmWinner |
| Weight | 171g | 167gWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68, listed up to 6m/30min | IP68, listed up to 1.5m/30min |
| Main camera | 48MP f/1.6, sensor-shift stabilization | 50MP f/1.8, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 12MP f/2.4 | 12MP f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | None | 10MP, 3x opticalWinner |
| Front camera | 12MP AF | 12MP AF |
| Rear video | 4K60; FHD240 | 8K30; 4K60; FHD240Winner |
| Video features | Action Mode, ProRes, HDR, Night Time-LapseWinner | Video HDR, Pro Video, Dual Video, portrait video |
| Battery | 3,349mAh | 4,000mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 20W | 25WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W |
| Reverse wireless charging | Not listed | 4.5WWinner |
| PCMark battery life | Not supplied | 14h 43m |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | NVMe | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint sensor | No | Ultrasonic in-displayWinner |
Comparison scores
Category scores are shown on a 10-point scale where comparable evidence exists.
| Category | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy S24 5G | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | 9 | 9.2 | — |
| Display | 8.6 | 9.7 | — |
| Battery & Charging | 8.1 | 8.8 | — |
| Camera | 9.1 | 9.5 | — |
| Video | 9.6 | 9.3 | — |
| Software & Updates | 8.8 | 9.8 | — |
| Design & Durability | 9.1 | 9.4 | — |
| Storage | 8.7 | 9.2 | — |
| Connectivity | 9.2 | 9.3 | — |
| Value for Money | 8.8 | 9 | — |
| Overall | 8.9 | 9.3 | — |
Review scores
Category scores and supporting reasons aligned side by side for direct comparison.
Performance
A16 Bionic with 6-core CPU and 5-core Apple GPU; source does not provide a directly comparable AnTuTu result.
Exynos 2400, 8GB LPDDR5X and 1,727,225 cited AnTuTu result; hybrid cooling is also listed.
Display
6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED with 2000-nit listed peak brightness and 461ppi, but limited to 60Hz.
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600-nit listed peak brightness and Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Battery & Charging
3,349mAh, 20W wired and 15W wireless charging; no comparable PCMark result is supplied.
4,000mAh, 25W wired, 15W wireless and reverse wireless charging; cited PCMark result is 14h43m.
Camera
48MP sensor-shift stabilized main + 12MP ultrawide with a strong feature set, but no dedicated optical telephoto.
50MP OIS main + 12MP ultrawide + dedicated 10MP 3x optical telephoto offers greater focal-length versatility.
Video
4K60, Full HD 240fps, Action Mode, ProRes, HDR, Night Time-Lapse and stereo recording form a very strong video toolkit.
Up to 8K30 and 4K60 with Video HDR, Pro Video and dual-video features; broad capability even though workflows differ from iPhone.
Software & Updates
iOS platform with five OS and five security-update years listed by the comparison source.
Seven OS-update years and seven security-update years are listed, providing a major long-term-support advantage.
Design & Durability
Compact 171g body with IP68 and glass construction.
Compact 167g/7.6mm body, IP68 and Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
Storage
128/256/512GB NVMe options; no expandable storage.
128/256/512GB options with UFS 4.0; no expandable storage.
Connectivity
5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC and stereo speakers.
5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, stereo speakers and ultrasonic in-display fingerprint authentication.
Value for Money
Strong premium camera/video, compact build and ecosystem experience at the cited comparison price.
High-refresh display, telephoto camera, long update policy and strong hardware breadth at the cited comparison price.
Best for
Quick recommendations based on different buyer priorities.
120Hz versus 60Hz, with higher listed peak brightness.
Dedicated 10MP 3x optical telephoto.
Seven OS and security-update years listed.
4K60 plus Action Mode, ProRes, HDR and Night Time-Lapse are listed.
iOS integration is the differentiating platform consideration.
167g and 7.6mm versus 171g and 7.8mm.
Detailed category comparison
Each category keeps the compared phones in the same side-by-side order for faster scanning.
Video
Camera
Design
Display
Storage
Software
Performance
Connectivity
Battery And Charging
Pros and cons
Device-specific strengths and limitations from the comparison data.
Apple iPhone 15
- ✓ A16 Bionic remains a strong premium-class chipset
- ✓ Excellent 4K60 video feature set with Action Mode, ProRes and HDR
- ✓ 48MP main camera uses sensor-shift stabilization
- ✓ Bright 2000-nit listed peak OLED display
- ✓ Compact 171g IP68 design
- ✓ Wi-Fi 6E, NFC and MagSafe-compatible 15W wireless charging
- • 60Hz display is far less fluid than Galaxy S24's 120Hz panel
- • No dedicated optical telephoto camera
- • 20W wired charging is modest
- • 6GB RAM is lower than S24's 8GB
- • No expandable storage
- • Shorter listed update period than Galaxy S24
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
- ✓ 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
- ✓ 2600-nit listed peak brightness
- ✓ Dedicated 10MP 3x optical telephoto camera
- ✓ 50MP OIS main + ultrawide + telephoto system
- ✓ Seven-year OS and security-update period listed
- ✓ 8GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage
- ✓ Compact 167g IP68 design
- ✓ Wireless and reverse wireless charging
- • 25W wired charging remains modest for the premium segment
- • No expandable storage
- • PCMark result is available only for S24, preventing a symmetric benchmark battery comparison
- • Exynos 2400 is the India comparison configuration; chipset can vary by region
Which one should you buy?
Choose Apple iPhone 15 if
- • You prioritize iPhone video workflows such as ProRes and Action Mode
- • You prefer iOS and the Apple ecosystem
- • You want a high-density compact OLED
- • Sensor-shift stabilization matters to you
- • You prefer iPhone-specific app and accessory integration
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 5G if
- • You want a 120Hz display
- • You regularly use optical zoom
- • You want a dedicated 3x telephoto camera
- • Long software support is a priority
- • You want 8GB RAM and UFS 4.0 storage
- • You want reverse wireless charging
- • You prefer Android and Samsung One UI
The supplied evidence favors Galaxy S24 across more hardware categories, while iPhone 15 remains differentiated by video tools and the iOS ecosystem.
Price to performance
Strong premium video/camera and ecosystem package at the cited ₹59,900 source price.
120Hz display, telephoto camera, longer update policy and broad hardware package at the cited ₹55,999 source price.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better overall, iPhone 15 or Samsung Galaxy S24 5G?
The evidence-based Godealio score favors Galaxy S24 because it combines a 120Hz display, 3x telephoto, 8GB RAM, UFS 4.0, larger battery and longer listed update support. iPhone 15 remains a strong alternative for video-focused users and buyers invested in iOS.
Which phone has the better display?
Galaxy S24 has the stronger display specification for fluidity: 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz and 2600-nit listed peak brightness. iPhone 15 has a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED at 60Hz, with a higher 461ppi pixel density.
Which is better for video recording?
iPhone 15 has a particularly strong video-oriented toolkit in the supplied source, including 4K60, Action Mode, ProRes, HDR and Night Time-Lapse. Galaxy S24 supports up to 8K30 and 4K60 plus Video HDR and Pro Video, so both are capable but emphasize different workflows.
Which is better for zoom photography?
Galaxy S24 is more versatile for optical zoom because it includes a dedicated 10MP 3x telephoto camera. iPhone 15 has a 48MP main and 12MP ultrawide but no dedicated telephoto in this comparison.
Which has the larger battery?
Galaxy S24 has a 4,000mAh battery versus 3,349mAh for iPhone 15. The source also provides a 14h43m PCMark result for S24 but no directly comparable PCMark result for iPhone 15.
Which charges faster?
Galaxy S24 is listed at 25W wired versus 20W for iPhone 15. Both support 15W wireless charging in the supplied comparison.
Which gets longer software support?
The comparison source lists Galaxy S24 with seven years of OS and security updates versus five years for iPhone 15.
Which phone is lighter?
Galaxy S24 is slightly lighter at 167g versus 171g for iPhone 15, and is also slightly thinner at 7.6mm versus 7.8mm.
Which has more RAM?
Galaxy S24 is listed with 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, while iPhone 15 is listed with 6GB LPDDR5. RAM amounts should not be treated as a direct cross-platform performance measure because iOS and Android manage memory differently.
Do both support 5G and NFC?
Yes. The supplied comparison lists 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for both phones.
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