Apple iPhone Air vs Samsung Galaxy S24
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400; launch prices were $999 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone Air leads — 75/100 vs 61/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S24 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone Air is faster in AnTuTu (2,538,751 vs 1,820,628); the Apple iPhone Air is thinner (5.6mm vs 7.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Samsung Galaxy S24
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2538751 vs 1820628
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9800 vs 6826
- Faster charging: 40W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 165g vs 167g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 78/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (96/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S24 better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3149 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Samsung Galaxy S24, the Apple iPhone Air scores 14 points higher (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air leads (73/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, 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 Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | Samsung Exynos 2400 | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 1820628 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 2115 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 6826 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 158.5×75.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy S24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S24
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Samsung Galaxy S24, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone Air leads Samsung Galaxy S24 by 39.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Samsung Galaxy S24 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (92/100 vs 78/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S24 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S24 (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone Air is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S24 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S24 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone Air or the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone Air leads on performance (92/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Samsung Galaxy S24?
The Apple iPhone Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a better fit for active users.