iPhone 13 vs Galaxy A24 4G
It depends
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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
The iPhone 13's Apple A15 Bionic is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,000mAh vs 3,240mAh — the Galaxy A24 4G lasts longer between charges.
The iPhone 13 is supported until Sep 2028 — 5 months longer than the Galaxy A24 4G.
Overall value goes to the Galaxy A24 4G at $5.40 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | iPhone 13 | Galaxy A24 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $249 | $120 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 60Hz | 6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz |
| Chipset | Apple A15 Bionic | Helio G99 |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB/6GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 128GB |
| Battery | 3,240 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 20W wired (50% in ~30 min), MagSafe 15W wireless | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 12MP main, 12MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 146.7 × 71.5 × 7.65 mm | 162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | None |
| Supported until | Sep 2028 | Apr 2028 |
Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.