Samsung Galaxy S24

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25th best phone of 2024 (~$799)

6.2-inch

167g

7.6mm

25W

waterproof

Click to open full specs on GSMArena.com:

* Screen covers 90.9% of body.

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Last update: 2024-08-21

Pros

Performance

Brightness and clarity: Improved brightness and clarity, making it ideal for watching videos or gaming.

Performance: Snapdragon-powered models offer incredible speed and responsiveness.

Multitasking and gaming: Performs seamlessly in multitasking and gaming scenarios.

Design

Compact design: The phone has a small, no-nonsense build that fits comfortably in the hand.

Matte finish: The matte finish adds to its premium feel and improves grip.

Durability: The V2 aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 offer excellent protection.

IP68 rating: The phone is water and dust-resistant.

Display

OLED display: The screen is slightly larger than its predecessor and remains sharp and bright.

Battery

Battery life: Long-lasting battery combined with power-efficient hardware ensures all-day use on a single charge.

Software

Samsung One UI: Packed with features, including clever AI-driven tools to enhance user experience.

Software support: Samsung promises seven years of Android updates and security patches, offering long-term value.

Audio

Stereo speakers: Delivers impressive sound quality for its size, with crisp, clear audio and decent bass.

Other

DeX support: Turns the phone into a desktop-like experience when connected to a monitor.

Cons

Camera

Camera upgrades: Camera setup remains largely unchanged from last year, which might disappoint users.

Telephoto lens performance: The telephoto lens is fine but doesn't excel compared to competitors.

No 10-bit color depth support: Some photography and video enthusiasts might miss 10-bit color depth on the display.

Battery

Charging speed: Capped at 25W, which feels slow compared to other flagships.

Software

AI-driven tools: Some AI-driven tools feel underdeveloped and hit-or-miss in terms of usefulness.

Storage

UFS 3.1 storage in 128GB variant: The 128GB model uses slower UFS 3.1 instead of UFS 4.0.

Connectivity

No Ultra-Wideband (UWB) support: Lack of UWB limits precision in location tracking and device communication.

Availability

Exynos vs Snapdragon: Some regions get the Exynos 2400 chip, which is slightly less powerful than the Snapdragon variant.

No charger included: No charger is included in the box, which can be inconvenient.

Rankings

The Best Phone Of 2024: #25

The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2024: #14

The Largest Screen Size Of 2024: #72

The Smallest Screen Size Of 2024: #4

The Lightest Phone Of 2024: #1

The Thinnest Phone Of 2024: #4

The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2024: #67

The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2024: #11

The Cheapest Phone Of 2024: #41