PhoneLifespan

iPhone 13 vs Galaxy A24 4G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The iPhone 13 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: iPhone 13 60 · Galaxy A24 4G 64 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Apple iPhone 13 $249
Buy with care$9.09/mo
2021◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.40/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
iPhone 13 50Galaxy A24 4G 50

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
iPhone 13 74Galaxy A24 4G 44

The iPhone 13's Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.

Camera
iPhone 13 52Galaxy A24 4G 55

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
iPhone 13 45Galaxy A24 4G 80

5,000mAh vs 3,240mAh — the Galaxy A24 4G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
iPhone 13 33Galaxy A24 4G 26

The iPhone 13 is supported until Sep 2028 — 5 months longer than the Galaxy A24 4G.

Value
iPhone 13 60Galaxy A24 4G 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy A24 4G at $5.40 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpeciPhone 13Galaxy A24 4G
Price (street)$249$120
Display6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetApple A15 BionicHelio G99
RAM4GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB
Battery3,240 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless25W wired
Rear cameras12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm
Weight174 g195 g
Water resistanceIP68None
Supported untilSep 2028Apr 2028

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.