Galaxy S24 Plus vs iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked): 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.
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iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)
Apple · 2025
$999–$1,299
Overall 86/100
Official anchorFull iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Galaxy S24 Plus
- Best for performance
iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked)
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 17 Pro (Unlocked)
69
Depends on your priorities
$999–$1,299
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Plus | iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,429 | $999–$1,299 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Value | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall score | 85/100 | 86/100 |
Galaxy S24 Plus — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
iPhone 17 Pro (Unlocked) — 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 17 Pro (Unlocked) — 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 17 Pro (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
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