iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: Which One Should You Buy?

The iPhone 16 and Galaxy S24 Plus take different paths through price, hardware, camera priorities, and ecosystem extras.

This comparison breaks down price, design, display, performance, camera, battery, software, storage, transfer, and final buyer value so you can see where each phone actually leads.

TL;DR: This is a close matchup. Pick the iPhone 16 if you want the iPhone route, or the Galaxy S24 Plus if the Galaxy route fits your priorities better.

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus Specs Table

The specs table below highlights the exact launch-price, size, display, chip, camera, battery, USB, and connectivity differences between iPhone 16 and Galaxy S24 Plus before the section-by-section breakdown.

Specifications	iPhone 16	Galaxy S24 Plus
Starting Price	$799	$999.99
Dimensions	5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in	6.24 x 2.99 x 0.30 in
Weight	170 g	196 g
Processor	A18	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) / Exynos 2400 (global)
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Display	6.1 in (Super Retina XDR OLED)	6.7 in (Dynamic AMOLED 2X)
Resolution	2556 x 1179	3120 x 1440
Connectivity	5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, NFC, Ultra Wideband	5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB
Rear Cameras	48MP main + 12MP ultrawide	Triple rear camera
Front Camera	12MP TrueDepth	12MP
Battery	Up to 22 hours video playback	Up to 31 hours video playback
USB	USB 2	USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
Colors	Ultramarine, Teal, Pink, White, Black	Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Sapphire Blue, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: Price

The iPhone 16 starts at $799, while the Galaxy S24 Plus starts at $999.99. That creates a launch-price gap of $200.99.

The premium only makes sense if you specifically want telephoto flexibility, up to 31 hours of video playback, larger display, and smoother 120Hz display from the Galaxy S24 Plus. If not, the iPhone 16 keeps the cleaner value case.

Winner: iPhone 16

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: Design

The iPhone 16 measures 5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in and weighs 170 g, while the Galaxy S24 Plus comes in at 6.24 x 2.99 x 0.30 in and 196 g.

iPhone 16 wins on design because it gives you smaller footprint.

Winner: iPhone 16

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: Display

The iPhone 16 offers 6.1 in, 2556 x 1179, and 60Hz, while the Galaxy S24 Plus counters with 6.7 in, 3120 x 1440, and 1-120Hz adaptive.

Galaxy S24 Plus takes the display section because it delivers a larger 6.7 in screen, higher pixel density, and a smoother 120Hz-class panel.

Winner: Galaxy S24 Plus

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: Performance

On paper, the iPhone 16 runs A18, while the Galaxy S24 Plus runs Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) / Exynos 2400 (global). Transfer support also matters: iPhone 16 uses USB 2, and Galaxy S24 Plus uses USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1.

There is no meaningful performance difference here for most buyers, so this section stays a tie instead of pretending one side has a practical speed lead.

Winner: Tie

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: Camera

The iPhone 16 uses 48MP main + 12MP ultrawide on the back plus a 12MP TrueDepth front camera. The Galaxy S24 Plus counters with Triple rear camera and a 12MP selfie camera.

The Galaxy S24 Plus has the stronger rear camera setup because of its telephoto lens and broader focal-length flexibility. The iPhone 16 has the upgraded 12MP TrueDepth front camera. The Galaxy S24 Plus also has the better video-workflow angle because it offers USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1. That creates a real tradeoff rather than a total camera sweep from one side. Overall, the Galaxy S24 Plus takes the camera section once rear-camera flexibility, front-camera hardware, and video-workflow practicality are weighed together.

iphone 16 vs galaxy s24 plus camera comparison

Winner: Galaxy S24 Plus

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: Battery

Apple lists the iPhone 16 at Up to 22 hours video playback. Samsung lists the Galaxy S24 Plus at Up to 31 hours video playback.

Galaxy S24 Plus gets the battery win because its quoted video-playback figure is higher, giving it the stronger paper endurance claim.

Winner: Galaxy S24 Plus

iPhone 16 vs Galaxy S24 Plus: Software, Storage, and Features

The iPhone 16 offers storage up to 512GB, plus 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, Thread, NFC, Ultra Wideband. The Galaxy S24 Plus reaches up to 512GB, plus 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB.

Galaxy S24 Plus wins this section because it gives you USB 3 and Wireless PowerShare.

Winner: Galaxy S24 Plus

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