Samsung Galaxy S24

 

25th best phone of 2024 (~$799)

Reviews  

Overall phone rating and the reviews that impact it.

88

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80

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90

2nd review by

83

GSMCritic Score

80

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Last update: 2024-08-21

Pros

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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
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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


ranking-point The Best Phone Of 2024: #25


ranking-point The Highest Optical Zoom Of 2024: #14

ranking-point The Largest Screen Size Of 2024: #72

ranking-point The Smallest Screen Size Of 2024: #4

ranking-point The Lightest Phone Of 2024: #1

ranking-point The Thinnest Phone Of 2024: #4

ranking-point The Fastest Charging Speed Of 2024: #67

ranking-point The Highest Screen To Body Ratio Of 2024: #11

ranking-point The Cheapest Phone Of 2024: #41