Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400e; launch prices were $999 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 67/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,849,346); per DXOMark lab testing, the Apple iPhone Air has the stronger camera (141 vs 133); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1849346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 1850
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 5500
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 213g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 FE better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $999
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, the Apple iPhone Air scores 8 points higher (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE leads (46/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, 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 Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (92/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (46/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (96/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S24 FE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2400e | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1849346 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 1850 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 5500 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | 133 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 162.0×77.3×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $649 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air 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: $350. Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was $350 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (92/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE notably outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (46/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE (96/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE is a better fit for active users.