Apple iPhone 17 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 61/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S24 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,820,628).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Samsung Galaxy S24
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1820628
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 6826
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3692 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 167g vs 177g
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 29/100)
- Better portability (82/100 vs 73/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 15 points higher (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy S24 — 36/100; 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 is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1820628 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (86/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Apple iPhone 17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.