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iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy S24

iPhone 16e

Apple

iPhone 16e

$599

55.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S24
57.8Inno Score
64.6Performance56.8
35.3Display60.7
53.3Camera47.3
48.5Battery48.4
89.3Features94.7
5 spec wins — iPhone 16e11 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S24 wins this phone face-off, 57.8 to 55.7, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and features (+5). iPhone 16e still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the iPhone 16e

  • Stronger performance score: 65 vs 57
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 47
  • 50% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,300 vs 2,200
  • 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,900 vs 6,750
  • 10% higher Pixel density: 457 ppi vs 416 ppi
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $800

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24

  • Stronger display score: 61 vs 35
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
  • 117% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,200 nits
  • 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
  • 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W

Display

Display comparison: iPhone 16e versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone 16eSamsung Galaxy S24
Screen size6.1 ″6.2 ″+2%
Panel typeSuper Retina XDR OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1170x25321080x2340
Pixel density457 ppi+10%416 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits2,600 nits+117%
Screen-to-body85.6 %90.5 %+6%

Performance

Performance comparison: iPhone 16e versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone 16eSamsung Galaxy S24
ChipsetApple A18Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 101,330,0001,700,000+28%
Geekbench 6 (single)3,300+50%2,200
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,900+17%6,750
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256/512GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeNVMeUFS 3.1/4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: iPhone 16e versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone 16eSamsung Galaxy S24
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.6f/1.8
Ultra-wide—12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom2 x3 x+50%
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: iPhone 16e versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone 16eSamsung Galaxy S24
Capacity4,005 mAh4,000 mAh
Wired charging20 W25 W+25%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%
Active use endurance12 h+9%11 h

Design

Design comparison: iPhone 16e versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone 16eSamsung Galaxy S24
Weight167 g167 g
Thickness7.8 mm7.6 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: iPhone 16e versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone 16eSamsung Galaxy S24
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: iPhone 16e versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone 16eSamsung Galaxy S24
OS at launchiOS 18Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge6 years7 years+17%

Audio

Audio comparison: iPhone 16e versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpeciPhone 16eSamsung Galaxy S24
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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