Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400e; launch prices were $1099 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 67/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,849,346); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro has the stronger camera (168 vs 133).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1849346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9988 vs 5500
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 206g vs 213g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3998 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro scores 12 points higher (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads (94/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 48/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2400e | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1849346 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 5500 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 1900 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 162.0×77.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S24 FE by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (94/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (51/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a better fit for active users.