Samsung Galaxy S24: Samsung hasn’t changed a lot with the Galaxy S24, but has updated the formula with cutting-edge AI features and seven years of updates. Still priced at a competitive $799, the Galaxy S24 is good value and a great phone. Even if it’s not all brand new.
Samsung Galaxy S24: Spec
Display: 6.2-inch AMOLED, FHD+ resolution (2,340 x 1,080), 120Hz display refresh rate (1Hz-120Hz), HDR10+
Processor – US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, Global: Samsung Exynos 2400
RAM – 8GB LPDDR5X
Storage – 128GB or 256GB, No expandable storage
Power – 4,000mAh battery, 25W Super Fast Charging, 15W Fast Wireless Charging, 4.5W Wireless PowerShare, No charger in box
Cameras – Rear – 50MP, Front – 12MP
Connectivity – 5G (mmWave + Sub6), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC support, USB 3.2 Gen 1
SIM – Single nano-SIM tray, eSIM support
Security – Ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor, 7 years of security updates
Durability/Materials – IP68, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back, Aluminum frame
Software – Android 14, One UI 6.1
Colors – Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Marble Gray, Onyx Black
Dimensions and weight – 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6mm, 168g
Available Variants – Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB,128GB), Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB,256GB), Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB,512GB)
Samsung Galaxy S24 Pros
- Seven-year update commitment
- Neat AI features
- Robust battery life
- Solid performance
- Great build quality
Samsung Galaxy S24 Cons
- Minimal hardware upgrades
- Mediocre charging
- Aging cameras
- AI features are only guaranteed to be free through 2025
Samsung Galaxy S24 Price in India
Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Onyx Black ₹ 79,999
Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Amber Yellow ₹ 79,999
Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Cobalt Violet ₹ 79,999
Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB RAM, 512GB) – Onyx Black ₹ 89,999
Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB RAM, 512GB) – Cobalt Violet ₹ 89,999
Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB RAM, 512GB) – Amber Yellow ₹ 89,999
Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB RAM, 256GB) – Marble Gray ₹ 79,999
Samsung Galaxy S24 (8GB RAM, 512GB) – Marble Gray ₹ 89,999
Samsung Galaxy S24 review: At a glance
- The Galaxy S24 is the smallest and most affordable entry in Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series. It doesn’t stray far from the outgoing Galaxy S23 but does include a faster processor, slightly larger battery, and new Galaxy AI software features.
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 starts at $799 for 128GB of storage, keeping the cost of entry the same as previous generations.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 pre-orders began on January 17, 2024, and the phone hit open sale on January 31. You can buy it directly from Samsung, major electronics retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, and carriers including AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon.
- I tested the Samsung Galaxy S24 (Exynos version) for five days. My colleague, Ryan Haines, tested a US model Galaxy S24 with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset for benchmark comparison results. Both review units were purchased by Android Authority.
- A lack of major hardware upgrades means the Samsung Galaxy S24 won’t entice those looking for an early upgrade. Even its flagship Galaxy AI features are coming to older models shortly.
However, the Galaxy S24 remains in just as great shape as its predecessor and will last even longer with seven years of updates. With a competitive price tag, Samsung’s entry-level flagship remains a solid upgrade for those whose current phone is showing its age.
Despite a few changes, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a tight package. Battery life is frugal enough to take me through a full day and, although charging could be faster, I can top it back up in a little over an hour when needed.
The classic main, ultrawide, and 3x telephoto camera setup remains versatile enough for most situations, including low light. Just stick to the medium range; you’ll want the Galaxy S24 Ultra for 10x photography. Selfies and portraits still look just fine, even if textures and tones aren’t always spot on.