Category Breakdown
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Samsung Galaxy A24 4G
Performance
54.364.8
Camera
49.949.5
Display
76.584.5
Battery
62.063.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.165.9
Summary
- The Apple iPhone 6s Plus features a solid aluminum build with a glass front, while the Samsung Galaxy A24 4G has a plastic frame and back, making the iPhone feel more premium.
- The iPhone's 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels at 60Hz, whereas the Galaxy A24 boasts a larger 6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a smoother 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the iPhone is powered by the Apple A9 chipset with a dual-core CPU, while the Galaxy A24 utilizes the Mediatek Helio G99 with an octa-core CPU, providing more RAM options.
- The camera system on the Galaxy A24 is superior with a 50 MP main sensor and additional ultrawide and macro lenses, compared to the iPhone's 12 MP rear camera.
- The Galaxy A24 also has a significantly larger 5000 mAh battery with faster charging capabilities, while the iPhone's 2750 mAh battery lacks fast charging.
- Finally, the iPhone runs on iOS 15.8.1, whereas the Galaxy A24 operates on Android 13 with the potential for multiple future updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Apple iPhone 6s Plus
Samsung Galaxy A24 4G
General
Release Date
2015, September 25
2023, April 19
Announced
2015, September 09
2023, April 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Apple A9 (14/16 nm - maker dependant)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.84 GHz Twister
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
PowerVR GT7600 (six-core graphics)
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 64GB 2GB RAM, 128GB 2GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 29mm (standard), 1/3.0", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
5 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, 31mm (standard)
13 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 1080p@120fps, 720p@240fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2750 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2750 mAh, non-removable (10.45 Wh)
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
N/A
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.2 x 77.9 x 7.3 mm (6.23 x 3.07 x 0.29 in)
162.1 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.38 x 3.06 x 0.33 in)
Weight
192 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Corning-made glass), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Space Gray, Silver, Gold, Rose Gold
Black, Lime Green, Blue gradient, Dark red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6
OS Version
iOS 9, upgradable to iOS 15.8.1
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

