The iPhone vs Samsung debate is relentless. Every year, Samsung produces a full-fledged flagship smartphone to challenge the previous iPhone, and then Apple follows with a brand new iPhone in September. This is a cycle that has been going on for over a decade. At any given point, it’s always the newer smartphone (be it from Samsung or Apple) that raises eyebrows. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is currently the name on every smartphone enthusiast’s mind, but Apple is preparing its 2023 recipe to impress the iPhone 15 series crowd.
While the iPhone 15 rumors have us excited, the Samsung camp isn’t quiet either – the Galaxy S24 leaks have also started coming in.
So, to appease the fanboys for now, we’re taking an in-depth look at both smartphones, comparing the upcoming Apple iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S24 series and weighing each of their pros and cons*.
Apple iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S24: What do the leaks suggest?
The lineup remains unchanged
Let’s start with Apple, which plans to launch four models this year. There will, of course, be the regular iPhone 15 with a 6.1-inch display alongside the iPhone 15 Plus with a 6.7-inch display. The iPhone 15 Pro, with all the bells and whistles, will have a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 15 Pro Max with its 6.7-inch display is the range-topper.
When it comes to Samsung, we kind of expected a relaunch. A 6.1-inch Galaxy S24 for compact phone lovers, a larger 6.6-inch Galaxy S24 Plus (with a bigger battery) for those who prefer bigger phones, and a maxed-out Galaxy S24 Ultra as range-topper.
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Similar designs for another year?
The iPhone 15 range seems to be getting a small design refresh over the outgoing iPhone 14 series. Although the phones will still have the boxy look we’re used to, Apple will use slight curves on the sides to offer more in-hand comfort. The dated display notch will be removed in favor of Dynamic Island in all four models. The Pro variants are also expected to have slightly thinner display bezels, a new Action key and a slightly larger camera hump to accommodate the new camera sensors. And of course, how can we forget about the USB-C port that comes with all the new iPhone 15 models?
Not much has been said about the design of the Samsung S24 series. Some early renders have shown a redesigned camera bump on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, though it’s too early to tell if they’re true or false.
Display: the iPhone 15 will have a ‘dynamic’ advantage
The biggest change in this department is said to be the implementation of Dynamic Island on even the regular iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus models. This new feature will help by providing quick access to music playback, live tracking from food and delivery apps and offering a quick view of some system app functions. Sadly, the 60Hz refresh rate is said to remain on the vanilla iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus. The Pro variants, however, are said to use more energy-efficient Samsung OLED panels, with peak brightness expected to reach 2,500 nits!
Nothing is known about the Samsung Galaxy S24’s display specs (yet!)
But even if Samsung decides to keep the display specs unchanged from the Galaxy S23 series, it will still be a solid deal for users. After all, the 6.8-inch Quad HD+ resolution 120Hz AMOLED display on the Galaxy S23 Ultra is currently among the best displays on ANY smartphone.
iPhone 15 vs Galaxy s24: Expect top performance from both models
In the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple is likely to reuse the A16 Bionic chip seen in the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, however, are expected to get a new generation 3nm chip, likely to be called the A17 Bionic. This is likely to offer a big boost in raw performance and power efficiency. The Pro variants are also expected to use 8GB of RAM, thereby helping in multitasking. iOS 17 will be the operating system of choice, which is said to offer better performance and a nug-free experience.
For the Galaxy S24, rumors indicate a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip that will offer significant improvements in performance and power efficiency. However, some markets may witness the return of the Exynos chip in the base Galaxy S24. The Exynos chip would be an improvement, but Samsung is still fine-tuning its power efficiency and thermal performance. Samsung is also expected to increase the RAM capacity in all variants; 12GB RAM as standard for the S24 and S24 Plus, and 16GB RAM for the S24 Ultra.
Cameras: The iPhone vs Samsung debate is sure to heat up
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra currently has a superior camera than the iPhone 14 Pro Max and Samsung aims to extend its lead next year. The Samsung S24 Ultra is rumored to use a larger 1-inch 200-megapixel image sensor for the main camera, thus contributing to the poor performance. Samsung will also have one telephoto camera instead of two, offering a variable optical zoom range between 3x and 10x. It is also expected to boost the maximum digital zoom range to 150x.
As for the iPhone 15 Pro Max, Apple is rumored to use a new state-of-the-art image sensor from Sony, which could solve Apple’s long-standing issues with maintaining exposure and click on pictures in low light. The telephoto camera is also expected to include up to 6x optical zoom, using a periscope lens setup. The regular iPhone 15 variants will also get a bump in 48-megapixel camera sensors borrowed from the iPhone 14 Pro.
Right now, it looks like a win-win situation for consumers, regardless of which smartphone they choose.
Battery and charging capacity
We have no idea about the battery specifications of either smartphone. Rumors suggest that Samsung could use new stacked battery technology derived from electric vehicles, resulting in either improved overall capacity or more internal space for other components.
Charging, however, is where the iPhone 15 will have a bigger advantage. Finally, Apple is putting USB-C ports across its range thanks to new EU regulations. The base iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus are said to have slower USB 2.0 speeds and may not support fast charging (like the Lightning port). The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max can get the USB-C port with the faster USB Gen 3.2 speed, resulting in faster data transfer over the wire and the possibility of faster charging speeds. – charge.
Prices will remain the same as well
The iPhone 15 range is expected to start at USD 799 for the base 128GB model with the iPhone 15 Plus starting at USD 899. The iPhone 15 Pro range is rumored to have a price increase of around USD 100, thus there will be a starting price of USD 1,099 for the iPhone 15 Pro and USD 1,199 for the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Samsung may avoid a price hike this year, with the base Galaxy S24 expected to start at USD 799.
*A warning: this comparison is only based on leaks and rumors doing the rounds. There is a possibility that the final product may be very different from what the leaks indicate. So take it all with a pinch of salt.
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