Galaxy S24 Plus Intro
For years, Galaxy S Plus phones have merely existed in the shade of their much more enticing and advanced Galaxy S Ultra sibs. Totally undeserving, as Galaxy S Plus are usually just as great as their more premium brethren.
What’s new about the Galaxy S24 Plus
- Larger new 6.7-inch QHD+ display
- Superb 2,600-nit peak brightness and super-smooth 1-120Hz display
- Flat-side display with Armor Aluminum
- Same triple-camera setup with different camera processing
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the US with 12GB of RAM
- Seven years of major Android/One UI upgrades and security patches
Table of Contents:
Galaxy S24 Plus Specs
Multiple intergenerational improvements
Specs | Galaxy S24 Plus |
---|---|
Size and Weight | 158.5mm x 76.2 mm x 7.62 mm 197grams |
Display | 6.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ resolution 1-120Hz 2,600 nits max brightness |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (US), Exynos 2400 (select regions) |
Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
Cameras | 50MP main, f/1.8 aperture 12MP ultra-wide, f/2.2 10MP 3X zoom, f/2.4 12MP front |
Battery Size | 4,900 mAh |
Charging Speeds | 45W via cable 15W wireless |
Prices | 12GB/256GB for $1,000 12GB/512GB for $1,120 |
Galaxy S24 Plus Design & Colors
Flat design is in, but no titanium here
The Galaxy S24 Plus has the same signature Galaxy design that has been used for a couple of generations now, but it would be very fair to say that the Galaxy S24 Plus is mostly similar to the Galaxy S23 Plus when it comes to overall looks. Both follow the same aesthetics and use the same build materials. Unlike the titanium-clad Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S24 Plus still relies on Armor Aluminum as well as Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the Ultra uses the new Gorilla Glass Armor.
From a side perspective, the Galaxy S24 Plus has become slightly taller in comparison with the Galaxy S23 Plus, but you wouldn’t notice any stark difference in terms of width, thickness, or overall weight.
All the buttons and ports are right where they used to be on the Galaxy S23 Plus, so no unexpected changes here. The IP68 water and dust resistance remains on deck as well.
Galaxy S24 Plus Display
The display on the Galaxy S24 Plus has scored the most improvements. Let’s break them down one by one.
First up, the sheer size of the panel has increased by 0.1 inches. Sure, that doesn’t sound like much, but these days every little bit is important, so the Galaxy S24 Plus having a 6.7-inch screen in comparison with the Galaxy S23 Plus‘ 6.6-inch display is a big deal.
Next up, the resolution and therefore perceived sharpness have also improved. The Galaxy S24 Plus scores a QHD+ display, a solid return to form in comparison with the FHD+ panels on the most recent Galaxy S Plus predecessors.
Finally, and most importantly, we also get the ludicrous 2,600-nit display peak brightness on the Galaxy S24 Plus. Surely, this one is likely measured on a minimal portion of the display and the phone will certainly achieve lower maximum brightness in everyday life. Still, the Galaxy S24 Plus will be much brighter than its predecessor.
The ultrasonic built-in fingerprint scanner remains a staple, and so does face unlock.
Galaxy S24 Plus Camera
Changes on the inside
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I can zoom in, too! (Image credit – PhoneArena)
Galaxy S24 Plus Performance & Benchmarks
Made for Galaxy makes a return
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Look hot, run hot? New thermals inside! (Image credit – PhoneArena)
At least in the US, the Galaxy S24 Plus is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. It’s not the normal version, mind you, but a fine-tuned Made for Galaxy iteration of the chip. This 4nm affair manufactured by TSMC offers improved performance and power efficiency in comparison with last year’s Galaxy S23 Plus which was powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.
Samsung has paid a lot of attention to gaming as well. Much beter ray-traced graphics are coming along with the new Snapdragon chip, which would surely appeal to mobile gamers. Another move that will appeal to the latter is Samsung’s cooperation with some of the industry-leading gaming entities, some of the most popular games out there will be perfectly optimized for the new Galaxy S24 Plus.
Galaxy S24 Plus OS / Android version
One of the exciting new features is Chat Assist, which in a ChatGPT-like fashion will intelligently suggest rewriting your text and suggest a different tone depending on who you’re communicating with. This feature is built right into the Samsung keyboard, so it will be compatible with any messaging app you might have on your Galaxy S24 Plus.
Speaking of translation, a Live Translate feature built-into the Phone app allows for two-way, real-time voice and text translations of phone calls in real-time thanks to on-board AI. Another similar new Galaxy feature is Interpreter, allowing you to make a conversation with another person in split-screen mode and have your conversations instantaneously translated from one language to the other.
Circle to Search is also another new AI-powered feature that allows you to simply press your home button (or the general area where it should be if you have gestures enabled) and then circle anything on your screen to invoke a relevant Google search.
You can also remove reflections from photos with the power of on-device AI. There’s nothing worse than seeing your reflection in glass when you take a picture through a window, but that would no longer be an issue thanks to Galaxy AI. Remastering pictures is also part of the same package, and so is a seemingly vastly improved Object Eraser, which does a much better job at removing unwanted objects from your photography masterpieces.
Galaxy S24 Plus Battery
A larger battery surely does sound appealing
Galaxy S24 Plus Audio Quality and Haptics
With dual speakers, the Galaxy S24 Plus will likely deliver more than decent sound. Last year’s Galaxy S23 Plus was not too shabby, and things can only improve from now on.
In terms of haptics, Samsung has delivered excellent results on that front, and we don’t expect the new Galaxy S24 Plus to be anything different.
Galaxy S24 Plus Summary and Final Verdict
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With a starting price tag of $999, the Galaxy S24 Plus surely is a premium phone, but it seemingly offers more than enough to justify its price tag. Of course, we will reserve our judgement for our final review, but it’s highly doubtful that Samsung has taken a misstep.