Galaxy S24 Plus vs iPhone 16 Plus: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Galaxy S24 Plus
- Best for battery
Galaxy S24 Plus
- Best for performance
Tie
- Best value score
iPhone 16 Plus
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S24 Plus
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S24 Plus
69
Depends on your priorities
$999–$1,429
iPhone 16 Plus
80
Worth it
$899–$1,499
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Plus | iPhone 16 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,429 | $899–$1,499 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall score | 85/100 | 82/100 |
Galaxy S24 Plus — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
iPhone 16 Plus — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S24 Plus — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
iPhone 16 Plus — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S24 Plus — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
iPhone 16 Plus — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers