Apple iPhone 14 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Our Verdict: The S24+ has the better camera on paper, 50MP versus 48MP, and the S24+ has the bigger battery of the two, 4900mAh against 3200mAh, but capacity doesn't compare cleanly across iOS and Android, so it isn't a battery-life verdict on its own. The S24+ has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 6.1" and sharper at 509 PPI, and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro goes up to 1TB of storage, where the S24+ tops out at 512GB. The S24+ is the one to have if you want what it adds, but the iPhone 14 Pro 5G is the smarter buy if you'd rather keep the money.

The iPhone 14 Pro 5G is the cheaper one to own: around £534 over a typical contract, £364 less than the S24+.

Expert Rating
4.4
20 reviews
4.2
12 reviews
Screen
6.1" 6.7"
Display
LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1179 x 2556 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch
461 509
Rear Camera
48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
3,200 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Apple iOS Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight
206 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) Not rated
Contracts
£19.75/mo (£10.00 upfront) £71.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£349.99 £349.00
Apple iPhone 14 Pro Apple iPhone 14 Pro Samsung Galaxy S24+ Samsung Galaxy S24+
Expert Rating 4.4
20 reviews
4.2
12 reviews
Screen 6.1" 6.7"
Display LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1179 x 2556 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch 461 509
Rear Camera 48 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 12 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 3,200 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB
OS Apple iOS Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight 206 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins) Not rated
Contracts £19.75/mo
£10.00 upfront
£71.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £349.99 £349.00
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

Apple iPhone 14 Pro
Apple iPhone 14 Pro

24 Months

128GB

Space Black

Refurbished

1GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£19.75 per month, £10 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung Galaxy S24+

12 Months

256GB

Onyx Black

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£71.50 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24+ cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is cheaper on contract at £534.00 over the life of the deal from £19.75 per month with £10.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy S24+ has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Apple iPhone 14 Pro's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has the sharper display at 509 pixels per inch versus 461, and the Apple iPhone 14 Pro uses a LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro features a 48 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy S24+ is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £349.00.

What storage options are available for the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24+ use?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is powered by the Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is lighter but the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is more compact. It's 10g lighter at 196 grams, though the Apple iPhone 14 Pro is actually the more compact phone at 147.5 x 71.5 x 7.9 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Apple iPhone 14 Pro or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro is rated IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 6m for 30 mins), while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Apple iPhone 14 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S24+ run?

The Apple iPhone 14 Pro runs Apple iOS and the Samsung Galaxy S24+ runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.