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    Galaxy S24 is faster than iPhone 15 in 5G download and upload speeds

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    Last updated: April 15th, 2024 at 14:27 UTC+02:00

    The Galaxy S24 series uses a new processor (Exynos 2400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 depending on the model and country) featuring faster 5G modems, resulting in faster download and upload speeds on cellular networks. In fact, the Galaxy S24 series is faster than the iPhone 15 in median 5G download and upload speeds in most countries worldwide.

    Galaxy S24 with Exynos and Snapdragon chips faster than iPhone 15 in 5G download and upload speeds

    Ookla, the company behind the famous SpeedTest.net website, has shared its insights on the fastest 5G smartphones worldwide. It compared all the speed test results it received on its platform and found that the Galaxy S24 series outdid the iPhone 15 in fifteen countries/regions worldwide.

    Samsung Galaxy S24 5G Download Speed Comparison India Ookla

    In France, Hong Kong, India, Mexico, Nigeria, Qatar, Spain, Thailand, the Philippines, the UAE, the UK, and the US, the Galaxy S24 had a faster median download and upload speeds than the iPhone 15 and previous-generation Galaxy phones. The iPhone 15 displayed faster 5G performance in Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea.

    The Galaxy S24 was better than the Galaxy S23 and the iPhone 15 family in latency tests as well. These tests were done from February 1 to March 24, 2024. The median download speeds of the Galaxy S24 ranged from as low as 55Mbps to as high as 971Mbps, depending on the market. As you know, cellular data speeds vary greatly depending on the carrier, cellular technology, and signal reception.

    If you're using an older phone, you should upgrade to the Galaxy S24 to get the best possible 5G speeds. Watch our full Galaxy S24 review in the video below. Click the button below the video to buy the Galaxy S24.

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