Apple
Device summary
Samsung
Galaxy S24
Full specifications
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.6 mm × 147.6 mm × 7.8 mm | 70.6 mm × 147.0 mm × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 170–179 g | 167 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | — | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | — | 2340 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x |
| Front cameras | — | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 25 W |
| Charging standard | — | PD |
| Typical capacity | — | 4000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | — | 3880 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | — | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
| Basic information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Release year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Display size | 6.3-inch | 6.2-inch |
| Dimensions | 71.6 mm × 147.6 mm × 7.8 mm | 70.6 mm × 147.0 mm × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 170–179 g | 167 g |
| Front material | — | — |
| Back material | — | — |
| Display | ||
| Display technology | — | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | — | 2340 × 1080 |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy |
| RAM | — | 8 GB |
| Storage | — | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | — | Wide · 50 MP · ƒ/1.8 · OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | — | Ultra-wide · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | — | Telephoto · 10 MP · ƒ/2.4 · 3x |
| Front cameras | — | Selfie · 12 MP · ƒ/2.2 |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Wired charging | — | 25 W |
| Charging standard | — | PD |
| Typical capacity | — | 4000 mAh |
| Rated capacity | — | 3880 mAh |
| Connectivity | ||
| Cellular | — | 5G, LTE |
| Wi‑Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Build & durability | ||
| Ingress protection | — | IP68 |
Key differences
The most meaningful measured gaps in size and weight — not an overall winner.
Weight
Galaxy S24
8 g lighter · minor difference
Width
iPhone 18
1 mm wider · minor difference
Height
iPhone 18
0.6 mm taller · minor difference
Thickness
Galaxy S24
0.2 mm thinner · minor difference
iPhone 18 vs Galaxy S24 Size Comparison
User Experience Summary
Galaxy S24
Strengths
- Compact, one-handed-friendly size that still feels modern in 2026
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance that has not aged noticeably
- Seven-year OS and security update commitment through 2031
Compromises
- 4,000mAh battery was modest at launch and shows its age most clearly
- Camera hardware unchanged since the Galaxy S23 generation
- Shutter lag and low-light softness remain unresolved