Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B) / Apple iPhone 13

Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B): SM-S926B/DS (Europe and many international markets), 12 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB. The US/Canada SM-S926U/W models with a different chip, the 6.2-inch S24 and the S24 Ultra are separate models.

Apple iPhone 13: iPhone 13 (2021); 128, 256 and 512 GB. The UK/European model A2633 and the US model A2482 use a nano-SIM plus eSIM; the US model also supports mmWave 5G bands. The iPhone 13 mini and iPhone 13 Pro are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B)Apple iPhone 13
Release year20242021
Model codeSM-S926B/DS; Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual Nano-SIM or dual eSIM

Samsung UK lists SIM 1 + SIM 2, SIM 1 + eSIM and dual eSIM layouts; eSIM needs operator support.

Samsung		—
Display6.7-inch (6.5-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 3120 × 1440 (QHD+); adaptive 1–120 Hz; Vision Booster

QHD+ is sharper than the FHD+ panel of the regular S24. The 1–120 Hz range drops to 1 Hz on static content to save battery and rises to 120 Hz for scrolling. Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in sunlight to improve readability.

Samsung		6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED; 2532 × 1170 pixels, 460 ppi; HDR, True Tone, wide colour (P3)

Typical maximum brightness is 800 nits, with 1200 nits peak for HDR content; typical contrast is 2,000,000:1. The spec page does not list a refresh rate; the Pro models’ ProMotion is not on this model. Because of the rounded corners, the visible area is slightly smaller than a 6.06-inch rectangle.

Apple
Processor10 cores; 3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 1.95 GHz clusters

Samsung UK does not name the chip; the core layout and clocks belong to the SM-S926B. US models (SM-S926U) using a different chip by region are a separate variant.

Samsung		—
Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 GB (about 231.2 GB available) or 512 GB

There is no memory card slot; capacity options can vary by country and carrier.

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Rear cameras50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, 85°); 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, ƒ/2.4, 36°); 12 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); up to 30x digital zoom

Samsung UK says the Adaptive Pixel sensor enables optical-quality 2x zoom by cropping the centre of the 50 MP sensor. The 3x telephoto is a separate camera.

Samsung		12 MP Main (ƒ/1.6, sensor-shift optical stabilisation, 100% Focus Pixels) and 12 MP Ultra Wide (ƒ/2.4, 120°); 2x optical zoom out, digital zoom up to 5x

There is no telephoto camera: 2x refers to switching from the main to the ultra wide camera. Sensor-shift stabilisation compensates for hand shake by moving the sensor rather than the lens. Night mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4 and Photographic Styles are available.

Apple
Video8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion UHD 120 fps, FHD 240 fps Samsung4K Dolby Vision HDR up to 24/25/30/60 fps; Cinematic mode 1080p at 30 fps; 1080p slo-mo at 120/240 fps

Cinematic mode blurs the background and can shift focus between people automatically; on this model it is limited to 1080p at 30 fps. Recording formats are HEVC and H.264; 8 MP stills can be taken while recording 4K.

Apple
Front camera12 MP, ƒ/2.2, 80° Samsung—
Battery and charging4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); about 65% in 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 5 A cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Wired charging is USB PD compatible; 45 W speed needs a 5 A USB-C cable, and the adapter and cable are sold separately. Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as earbuds or watches from the back of the phone.

Samsung		Up to 19 hours of video (15 hours streamed), up to 75 hours of audio; built-in lithium-ion battery; 15 W wireless charging with MagSafe, 7.5 W with Qi; about 50% in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher adapter

The fast-charge figure comes from Apple’s testing with a 20 W USB-C adapter, sold separately. MagSafe aligns chargers and accessories with a magnet array on the back.

Apple
Battery life claimUp to 31 hours video playback, 27 hours Wi‑Fi internet use, 92 hours audio playback

Samsung’s figures are lab measurements; real-world time depends on network and usage.

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Connectivity5G (sub-6); Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, 160 MHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; UWB; USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB 3.2 Gen 1 means up to 5 Gbit/s wired transfer to a computer; Samsung DeX lets you connect a monitor for a desktop interface. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack.

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Location and sensorsGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensors Samsung—
Operating systemLaunched with Android 14 and One UI 6.1; security updates until 31 January 2031

Samsung UK support lists user manuals for Android 15, 16 and 17, so the phone can be upgraded to these versions. Timing can vary by country and carrier.

Samsung		—
DurabilityIP68 (up to 1.5 m in fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use; rinse and dry after it gets wet.

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Size and weight158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm; 196 g

Samsung lists 197 g for the mmWave model; weight can vary by market.

Samsung		146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm; 173 g Apple
Build—Ceramic Shield front, glass back, aluminium frame Apple
Water and dust resistance—IP68 (IEC 60529; up to 6 metres for 30 minutes) Apple
Chip—A15 Bionic: 6-core CPU (2 performance + 4 efficiency), 4-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

The iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 14 use a five-core-GPU version of the same chip; on this model the GPU has four cores.

Apple
Storage—128 GB, 256 GB or 512 GB

Capacity is chosen at purchase; there is no memory card slot.

Apple
Front camera and Face ID—12 MP TrueDepth, ƒ/2.2; Face ID

The front camera also records 4K Dolby Vision video and Cinematic mode.

Apple
Cellular and wireless—5G (sub-6 GHz; mmWave on the US model too), Gigabit LTE with 4x4 MIMO, Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0, Ultra Wideband chip, NFC with reader mode

The band list depends on the model number: the UK model A2633 lists no mmWave bands; the US model A2482 supports n258/n260/n261.

Apple
SIM—Nano-SIM + eSIM or dual eSIM

Using eSIM requires carrier support and it is not supported in every region.

Apple
Location—GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou; digital compass; iBeacon Apple
Port and video output—Lightning; video up to 1080p with the Lightning Digital AV Adapter; up to 4K HDR over AirPlay

Adapters are sold separately.

Apple
Audio formats—AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos; Spatial Audio playback Apple
Sensors—Face ID, barometer, three-axis gyro, accelerometer, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor Apple