Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 15: which will be the better bang for your buck?

Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 15: which will be the better bang for your buck?،

Introduction

Apple may have recently released its latest flagship lineup, including the standard iPhone 15, but we’re already getting closer to Samsung’s next big event and phone lineup, with the Galaxy S24 due out in January 2024.

So, since we’re talking about the two biggest rivals in the smartphone market here, it’s only natural for us to want to compare these two phones and see how they differ or are similar. Now, yes, it’s usually the “Ultras” and “Maxes” that get the most attention, but we’d say the entry-level models are just as important!

With a price of $799 for the base storage versions, let’s see what Galaxy S24 and the iPhone15 have to offer to potential buyers.

Galaxy S24 against iPhone15 expectations:

Snapdragon Gen 3/Exynos 2400 vs. A16 Bionic
Possibly similar body designs
Triple camera system versus dual cameras enabled iPhone15
Higher base storage on the S24
Possibly longer battery life on iPhone
Longer software support on iPhone
Smoother, brighter display on the Galaxy

Contents:

Design and size

More similar than before

The next Galaxy S24 and the new iPhone15 will likely be similar in size and weight, giving buyers a smaller flagship phone at a decent price. But the similarities might not end there this time around, as rumors have swirled that Samsung will approach the design of its next flagship phone line a little differently.

Samsung’s phones have had more oval and curved edges for a while now, but the Galaxy S24 could come with flat sides and a display. The edges won’t be razor sharp, however, but rather will have a slight angle to make the phone more comfortable in the hand. Looks familiar? Of course, this is just information based on a leak, but it comes from @OnLeaks which is generally very reliable.

Here are some images that show what the S24 will look like:

If Samsung really goes for this new look with its next vanilla flagship, then the camera layout and colors will be the design elements that differentiate these two phones the most, at least when it comes to appearance. Speaking of colors, here are the different options for each device.

Phantom white (or probably gray)
Phantom Purple (or could be Violet)
Phantom Black
Gold (or could be yellow)

In terms of protection, both phones will be IP68 water and dust resistant. However, one area where the iPhone might continue to be a bit ahead is the durability of its screen. Apple’s “Ceramic Shield” glass panel that protects the iPhone15Samsung’s display was found to be more scratch-resistant than the Gorilla Glass option Samsung chooses with its flagships.

Display differences

THE iPhone15 has a screen that is arguably one of the best on the market in terms of image quality. That being said, it has a major drawback which clearly places it behind compared to Galaxy S24 (or S23 for that matter), and it’s 60Hz refresh rate. On the other hand, the Galaxy S24 it’s more than likely that it will continue to feature a smooth 120Hz display like its predecessor.

Additionally, even though Apple has improved peak brightness with its latest iPhones, including the iPhone15 which goes to 2000 nits, Samsung would have equipped the S24 with an even brighter screen that can reach 2500 nits. Although it is one of the elements that make up a phone and is best tested in practice, so we will have to wait and spend some time with the S24 when it is released before drawing any conclusions.

Aside from refresh rate and brightness, both phones will have similarly sized OLED displays offering stellar contrast levels, color reproduction and accuracy, as well as HDR performance. Suffice it to say, we expect the S24 to deliver a great experience when it comes to viewing visual content.

Performance and software

Nothing special

THE Galaxy S24 There are two rumored variants of its processor, just like its predecessors did in 2022 and before that, and they will be either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4nm) for North America or the Exynos 2400 (4 nm) for the rest of the country. world. Now, keep in mind that history has shown that Snapdragon variants are better performing and more reliable, while Exynos models usually have bugs or issues associated with them.

On the iPhone side, we have Apple’s A16 Bionic, which is the same chipset that came with the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max last year. It is not because he is a year older and he is not the last of Apple that he is incapable, because he still manages to be one of the most successful even a year later late.

The truth is that, leaving aside the Exynos chipset, both the Snapdragon 8 generation 3 and the A16 Bionic are complete powerhouses and are very good at everything that can be added to them, so the real-world experience should be just as enjoyable with either phone.

One of the advantages of the S24, if the rumors prove true, would be that its base storage option is 256 GB, while the iPhone15 starts at 128GB. There’s also the fact that the Samsung will come with more RAM, even going up to 12GB with the upgraded 512GB storage option, but this is a spec that doesn’t There usually aren’t any real differences when comparing an Android to an iPhone, because the two phones use memory differently.

A major advantage that comes with iPhone15 is that Apple promises a longer software support window than Samsung. More specifically, we are talking about a minimum of 6 years for the iPhone and 4 years for the Galaxy.

Camera

The iPhone still lacks a telephoto lens, unlike the Galaxy

So far, the rumors have yet to suggest anything that would suggest revolutionary improvements to the Galaxy S24The camera system. So we expect the same 50 + 12 + 10MP combination of the main, ultra-wide and 3X telephoto cameras. This last point is, however, important, because iPhone15 does not have a third dedicated telephoto lens. Instead, it comes with a 2X crop sensor that does a very good job of preserving image quality, but still can’t compare to a true telephoto lens. Not to mention that 3X is generally more useful than 2X.

If you are not interested in a telephoto lens, then the iPhone15 might turn out to be the best choice, as its new 48 MP main image sensor and the 24 MP photos it produces by default are simply incredible, as we found out in our review. But, who knows, Samsung might respond to this and also add a higher megapixel mode to the S24 to fully utilize its 50 MP main camera. After all, reports indicate that Samsung plans to focus on software with this generation’s camera prowess.

Audio and haptic quality

Flagship-quality sound, but the iPhone could be better

The audio quality that Apple manages to get from its mobile devices, including the iPhone15, has been impressive for years. But when we got our hands on the Galaxy S23, we were surprised by Samsung’s discreet speaker system upgrade, which sounded richer and deeper than before.

With that in mind, we don’t expect the S24 to deliver a consequential improvement, but we do expect it to perform similarly to the S24. iPhone15 on this front.

When it comes to haptics, iPhones generally have a slight advantage in this segment, but Samsung’s flagship series come pretty close, so the S24 should still feel good.

Battery life and charging

Nothing remarkable, almost the same

There are rumors that Samsung will finally improve the charging speeds of its flagships. The bad news is that these rumors say that only the S24 Ultra and S24 Plus will have a 65W wired charging speed. The vanilla S24, on the other hand, would stay at 25W. Although Apple does not specify to what extent iPhone15 supports, it is most likely close to the same number.

Wireless charging should also be the same for both phones, with a maximum of 15W. One downside to the iPhone is that only MagSafe chargers are capable of reaching this speed.

The only difference between the S24 and iPhone15 in terms of load, it will be that the iPhone15 can only reverse charge via USB-C to USB-C cable, while the S24 also has reverse wireless charging. The speed is 4.5W for both.

Specification Comparison

Here’s a quick look at the specs of both phones, but don’t forget we have a more detailed iPhone 15 vs. Galaxy S24 specs page where you can see all the information you need.

	Galaxy S24	iPhone15
Size weight	Approx: 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm, 168.0g	147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8mm, 171.0g
Screen	6.2-inch OLED screen 120Hz Maximum brightness of 2,500 nits	6.1-inch OLED display 60Hz Maximum brightness of 2000 nits
Processor	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the US/Exynos 2400 in RoW (4nm)	A16 Bionic (4nm)
RAM, storage	UFS4.0 LPDDR5X	UFS 3.1 LPDDR5
Cameras	50MP main 12MP ultra-wide 3X Zoom 12 Mpx
Battery	4000mAh	3,349mAh
Loading	USB-C 25W wired 15W wireless 4.5W wireless reverse	USB-C unspecified 15W wireless 4.5W reverse via USB-C cable

The technical sheet reveals something very simple that promotes Galaxy S24, and it is that Samsung offers buyers more for their money, at least on paper. You get a telephoto lens, more base storage, and a smooth 120Hz refresh rate, which the iPhone15 doesn’t.

Summary

So obviously, on paper, Galaxy S24 has a better CV. You get that 3X telephoto lens, a brighter (allegedly) and smoother display, and in many areas where it doesn’t sound any better than the iPhone15, it probably matches it or comes close to it. All this for the same price of $799, the big difference being that Samsung phones go on sale very often.

For now, at least, it looks like Samsung’s next entry-level flagship will give the iPhone15 a run for his money. That’s not to say the iOS competitor has nothing to offer. You get long software support and more durable glass. There’s also a good chance that the iPhone will still be better at shooting video, and perhaps photos, thanks to an overall better main camera.