iPhone 15vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
Weighted overall score across performance, camera, battery, RAM, storage and display — plus the full spec sheet below.
Score breakdown
How each phone scores per category, out of 100.
Performance
iPhone 15 90
Galaxy S24 Ultra 95
Camera
iPhone 15 49
Galaxy S24 Ultra 100
Battery
iPhone 15 75
Galaxy S24 Ultra 91
RAM
iPhone 15 61
Galaxy S24 Ultra 87
Storage
iPhone 15 100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 100
Display
iPhone 15 92
Galaxy S24 Ultra 100
Full specifications
Every field on record — collapse a category to skip it.
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
RAM Differs
6GB RAM
12GB RAM
RAM Differs
iPhone 15 6GB RAM
Galaxy S24 Ultra 12GB RAM
Body Differs
171g, 7.8mm thickness
232g or 233g, 8.6mm thickness
Body Differs
iPhone 15 171g, 7.8mm thickness
Galaxy S24 Ultra 232g or 233g, 8.6mm thickness
Video Differs
2160p
4320p
Video Differs
iPhone 15 2160p
Galaxy S24 Ultra 4320p
Camera Differs
48MP
200MP
Camera Differs
iPhone 15 48MP
Galaxy S24 Ultra 200MP
Battery Differs
3349mAh
5000mAh
Battery Differs
iPhone 15 3349mAh
Galaxy S24 Ultra 5000mAh
Chipset Differs
Apple A16 Bionic
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Chipset Differs
iPhone 15 Apple A16 Bionic
Galaxy S24 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
OS Differs
iOS 17, up to iOS 26.6
Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates
OS Differs
iPhone 15 iOS 17, up to iOS 26.6
Galaxy S24 Ultra Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates
Storage Differs
128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Storage Differs
iPhone 15 128GB/256GB/512GB storage, no card slot
Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB/512GB/1TB storage, no card slot
Battery type Differs
PD2.015W
45W15W
Battery type Differs
iPhone 15 PD2.015W
Galaxy S24 Ultra 45W15W
Display resolution Differs
1179x2556 pixels
1440x3120 pixels
Display resolution Differs
iPhone 15 1179x2556 pixels
Galaxy S24 Ultra 1440x3120 pixels
Display size Differs
6.1"
6.8"
Display size Differs
iPhone 15 6.1"
Galaxy S24 Ultra 6.8"
Release date Differs
Released 2023, September 22
Released 2024, January 24
Release date Differs
iPhone 15 Released 2023, September 22
Galaxy S24 Ultra Released 2024, January 24
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Technology
iPhone 15 GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Galaxy S24 Ultra GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
2G bands
iPhone 15 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Galaxy S24 Ultra GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
3G bands
iPhone 15 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
Galaxy S24 Ultra HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3090
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
4G bands
iPhone 15 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53, 66 - A3090
Galaxy S24 Ultra 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
5G bands
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3090
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
5G bands
iPhone 15 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - A3090
Galaxy S24 Ultra 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
Speed
iPhone 15 HSPA, LTE, 5G, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
Galaxy S24 Ultra HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Announced
2023, September 12
2024, January 17
Announced
iPhone 15 2023, September 12
Galaxy S24 Ultra 2024, January 17
Status
Available. Released 2023, September 22
Available. Released 2024, January 24
Status
iPhone 15 Available. Released 2023, September 22
Galaxy S24 Ultra Available. Released 2024, January 24
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Dimensions
147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in)
Dimensions
iPhone 15 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm (5.81 x 2.82 x 0.31 in)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in)
Weight
171 g (6.03 oz)
232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz)
Weight
iPhone 15 171 g (6.03 oz)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2)
Build
iPhone 15 Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Galaxy S24 Ultra Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2)
SIM
· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
SIM
iPhone 15 · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time; International)· eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA)· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM (China)
Galaxy S24 Ultra · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT· Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Type
iPhone 15 Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Galaxy S24 Ultra Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Size
6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)
6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Size
iPhone 15 6.1 inches, 91.3 cm2 (~86.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density)
Resolution
iPhone 15 1179 x 2556 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~461 ppi density)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density)
Protection
Ceramic Shield glass
Corning Gorilla Armor
Protection
iPhone 15 Ceramic Shield glass
Galaxy S24 Ultra Corning Gorilla Armor
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
OS
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6
Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
OS
iPhone 15 iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.6
Galaxy S24 Ultra Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Chipset
iPhone 15 Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Galaxy S24 Ultra Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
CPU
iPhone 15 Hexa-core (2x3.46 GHz Everest + 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
GPU
iPhone 15 Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Galaxy S24 Ultra Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Card slot
No
No
Card slot
iPhone 15 No
Galaxy S24 Ultra No
Internal
128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
Internal
iPhone 15 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 512GB 6GB RAM
Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Dual
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
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Dual
iPhone 15 48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS
12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm
Galaxy S24 Ultra —
Features
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Features
iPhone 15 Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Galaxy S24 Ultra Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Video
iPhone 15 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec.
Galaxy S24 Ultra 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Quad
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200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Quad
iPhone 15 —
Galaxy S24 Ultra 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Single
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Single
iPhone 15 12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Features
HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
HDR, HDR10+
Features
iPhone 15 HDR, Dolby Vision HDR
Galaxy S24 Ultra HDR, HDR10+
Video
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Video
iPhone 15 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Galaxy S24 Ultra 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Loudspeaker
iPhone 15 Yes, with stereo speakers
Galaxy S24 Ultra Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack
No
No
3.5mm jack
iPhone 15 No
Galaxy S24 Ultra No
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
WLAN
iPhone 15 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Galaxy S24 Ultra Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
Bluetooth
iPhone 15 5.3, A2DP, LE
Galaxy S24 Ultra 5.3, A2DP, LE
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Positioning
iPhone 15 GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Galaxy S24 Ultra GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC
Yes
Yes
NFC
iPhone 15 Yes
Galaxy S24 Ultra Yes
Radio
No
No
Radio
iPhone 15 No
Galaxy S24 Ultra No
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
USB
iPhone 15 USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
Galaxy S24 Ultra USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Sensors
iPhone 15 Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Galaxy S24 Ultra Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Type
Li-Ion 3349 mAh
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Type
iPhone 15 Li-Ion 3349 mAh
Galaxy S24 Ultra Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless (MagSafe)
15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
4.5W reverse wired
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
Charging
iPhone 15 Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min
15W wireless (MagSafe)
15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update
4.5W reverse wired
Galaxy S24 Ultra 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min
15W wireless (Qi)
4.5W reverse wireless
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange
Colors
iPhone 15 Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Galaxy S24 Ultra Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange
Models
A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4
SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS
Models
iPhone 15 A3090, A2846, A3089, A3092, iPhone15,4
Galaxy S24 Ultra SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
SAR
iPhone 15 1.12 W/kg (head) 1.14 W/kg (body)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
SAR EU
iPhone 15 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Price
$ 347.00 / £ 355.00 / € 429.00
$ 506.99 / £ 426.00 / € 613.34
Price
iPhone 15 $ 347.00 / £ 355.00 / € 429.00
Galaxy S24 Ultra $ 506.99 / £ 426.00 / € 613.34
iPhone 15
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Performance
AnTuTu: 1354651 (v10)
GeekBench: 6526 (v6)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822
(v10)
GeekBench: 7076 (v6)
3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme)
Performance
iPhone 15 AnTuTu: 1354651 (v10)
GeekBench: 6526 (v6)
GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
Galaxy S24 Ultra AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822
(v10)
GeekBench: 7076 (v6)
3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display
1643 nits max brightness (measured)
1447 nits max brightness (measured)
Display
iPhone 15 1643 nits max brightness (measured)
Galaxy S24 Ultra 1447 nits max brightness (measured)
Camera
Photo / Video
Photo / Video
Camera
iPhone 15 Photo / Video
Galaxy S24 Ultra Photo / Video
Loudspeaker
-26.2 LUFS (Good)
-24.6 LUFS (Very good)
Loudspeaker
iPhone 15 -26.2 LUFS (Good)
Galaxy S24 Ultra -24.6 LUFS (Very good)
Battery
Active use score 13:20h
Active use score 13:49h
Battery
iPhone 15 Active use score 13:20h
Galaxy S24 Ultra Active use score 13:49h
Battery (old)
Endurance rating 98h
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Battery (old)
iPhone 15 Endurance rating 98h
Galaxy S24 Ultra —