Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB vs Apple iPhone 16 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 11 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB is cheaper by SAR 149 (prices checked 10 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 149
  • Higher wired charging: 25 W vs 5 W
  • Higher optical zoom (telephoto): 3 x vs 2 x
  • Larger screen size: 6.8 in vs 6.1 in · slight difference
  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.

The deciding difference here: wired charging and optical zoom (telephoto) and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Screen size

    ✓ 6.8 in6.1 in
  • Display type

    AMOLEDOLED
  • Resolution

    1080 x 23402556 x 1179

Specifications side by side

22 of 22 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 2,831
Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB specs
AppleSAR 2,980
Apple iPhone 16 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 2,831SAR 2,980
ProcessorExynos 2400Apple A18
Battery capacity✓ 4,000 mAh3,561 mAh
Wired charging✓ 25 W5 W
Main camera50 MP48 MP
Years of OS updates7 years—
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory (RAM)8 GB8 GB
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB?

Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB: Exynos 2400; Apple iPhone 16 128GB: Apple A18. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB: 50 MP vs 48 MP on the Apple iPhone 16 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB and the Apple iPhone 16 128GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy S24 128GB: 4,000 mAh vs 3,561 mAh on the Apple iPhone 16 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.