Head to head
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs iPhone 17
They split the 10 rankable specs evenly, with nothing to separate them on cost.
Catalog as of September 1, 2026
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Straight answer
Overall: 5 to 5
A genuine coin flip overall.
- Same price and an even split on everything we can rank.
- Dimensions: 147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm vs 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm
- Build: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor… vs Aluminum frame with color-infused glass back
At a glance
The handful of numbers that decide most purchases in this category.
Weight
Samsung
167 g
Apple
177 g (6.24 oz)
Size
Samsung
6.2 inches
Apple
6.3 inches
Chipset≠
Samsung
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)
Apple
Apple A19 (3 nm)
RAMsame
Samsung
8 GB
Apple
8 GB
Max optical zoom
Samsung
3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)
Apple
2x (sensor crop)
Capacity
Samsung
4,000 mAh
Apple
3,600 mAh
True 3-Year Cost of Ownership (TCO)
Samsung Galaxy S24
iPhone 17
The 90-Day Owner Regret Check
Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.
Samsung: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Apple: What to watch for
- Hidden Cost
No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.
Body
leads 1-0| Dimensions | 147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm | 149.6 × 71.5 × 7.95 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g (wins this row: lower) | 177 g (6.24 oz) |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front/back, Armor Aluminum 2 frame | Aluminum frame with color-infused glass back |
| Water / dust rating | IP68 (1.5 m / 30 min) | IP68 (up to 6m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow | Black, White, Lavender, Mist Green, Ultramarine |
| Stylus | No | No |
Display
leads 3-1| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Super Retina XDR OLED with ProMotion |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.3 inches (wins this row: higher) |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 (FHD+) | 2556 × 1179 (wins this row: higher) |
| Pixel density | ~416 ppi | 460 ppi (wins this row: higher) |
| Refresh rate | 1–120 Hz LTPO | 120 Hz (ProMotion) |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits peak (wins this row: higher) | 2,500 nits outdoor peak / 1,000 nits typical |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10, Dolby Vision, HLG |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Ceramic Shield (latest generation) |
| Always-on display | Yes | Yes |
Platform
5 differences| Operating system | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | iOS 19 |
|---|---|---|
| Software support | 7 major OS updates + 7 years security patches | 5+ years estimated (typically 6-7 years) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Apple A19 (3 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1× Cortex-X4 + 5× A720 + 2× A520) | 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | 5-core Apple GPU with hardware ray tracing |
Memory
2 differences| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 128 GB UFS 3.1 | 128 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB |
| microSD | No | No |
Rear camera
leads 2-1| Main | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS (wins this row: higher) | 48 MP Fusion (f/1.6, 26mm, sensor-shift OIS, 2x telephoto crop) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 120° | 48 MP (f/2.2, 13mm, 120° FOV, autofocus macro) (wins this row: higher) |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS | None (2x optical-quality sensor crop via 48MP main) |
| Max optical zoom | 3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom) (wins this row: higher) | 2x (sensor crop) |
| Stabilization | OIS on main and telephoto lenses | Sensor-shift OIS on main camera |
| Video | 8K 30 fps, 4K 60 fps, 1080p 240 fps | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR, Spatial Video |
Front camera
leads 1-0| Selfie camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26 mm, Dual Pixel PDAF | 24 MP TrueDepth with Center Stage (f/1.9, autofocus) (wins this row: higher) |
|---|---|---|
| Selfie video | 4K 60 fps | 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, Dolby Vision HDR |
Battery & charging
leads 1-0| Capacity | 4,000 mAh (wins this row: higher) | 3,600 mAh |
|---|---|---|
| Wired chargingNot on the official sheet | 25 W fast wired (50% in 30 min) | Up to 50% in 30 min with 20W+ adapter |
| Wireless charging | 15 W Fast Wireless | 25W MagSafe / 15W Qi2 |
| Reverse wireless | 4.5 W Wireless PowerShare | 4.5W wired reverse charging via USB-C |
| Charger in box | No | No |
Audio
1 differences| Speakers | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG | Stereo speakers with Spatial Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Connectivity
6 differences| Cellular | 5G (sub-6 + mmWave) | 5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave in US) |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 with Apple N1 wireless chip |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (Apple Pay) |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB-C 2.0 (up to 480 Mbps) |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM + eSIM | Dual eSIM (US model, no physical SIM tray) |
Features
3 differences| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint + Face unlock | Face ID (TrueDepth camera) |
|---|---|---|
| Extra controls | Power and Volume keys | Action Button, Camera Control button |
| Standout features | Circle to Search, Live Translate, Note Assist, Samsung DeX | 120Hz ProMotion screen, Apple N1 chip, Camera Control button, Action button, Apple Intelligence, Dynamic Island |
Which one should you buy
Pick this one if
Samsung Galaxy S24
Compact Android powerhouse with 6.2-inch 120Hz LTPO display, 3x telephoto, and Galaxy AI suite.
- Extremely lightweight and compact 167g pocket-friendly design
- Dedicated 3x optical telephoto camera on a base model
- Bright 2,600 nit 1-120Hz LTPO display
What you give up
- Charging capped at 25W wired
- Base model starts with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage
Pick this one if
iPhone 17
6.3-inch iPhone 17 with Apple A19 chip, 48MP dual Fusion cameras, 120Hz ProMotion display, and Apple N1 wireless chip.
- Upgraded 120Hz ProMotion display on the base model
- Apple A19 3nm chip with Apple Intelligence integration
- New 24MP Center Stage selfie camera and Apple N1 Wi-Fi chip
What you give up
- No dedicated optical telephoto zoom lens (2x in-sensor crop)
- USB 2.0 transfer speed over USB-C port
Best for each use
Photos
A genuine coin flip on photos.
Battery & updates
Too close to call on battery & updates from the spec sheets. Only capacity is rankable here.
Games & video
A genuine coin flip on games & video.
Done deciding?
Open the full standalone spec sheet for either device.
Manufacturer pages: Samsung Galaxy S24 ↗ · iPhone 17 ↗
Common questions
Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the iPhone 17?
Both list at the same price.
What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy S24 or iPhone 17?
Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.
Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the iPhone 17?
A genuine coin flip on photos. Same price and an even split on everything we can rank. Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF,… vs None
What cannot be compared from spec sheets?
Of the 48 specs tracked here, 38 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.