The Samsung Galaxy Unpacked Event held on January 17 was very exciting. The S24 series including the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S24+ and the Samsung Galaxy S24 were launched during the event. The event’s main highlight was the introduction of the Galaxy AI and the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Alongside the Ultra flagship smartphone, Samsung has also launched the S24 and the S24+.
The base model of the series has gained popularity, positioning itself as a strong competitor against the base models of the iPhone and other flagship smartphones. Both models share a common design, differing in dimensions, screen size, weight, memory options, and battery size. Notably, both smartphones are equipped with the impressive Galaxy AI feature.
Let us see what the smartphones offer in terms of specs.
Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+
| Dimensions | S24: 147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm S24+: 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | S24: 167 grams S24+: 196 grams |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Dispay size | S24: 6.2-inch S24+: 6.7-inch |
| Resolution | S24: 2,340 x 1,080 (FHD+) S24+: 3,120 x 1,440 (Quad HD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2,600 nits (peak) |
| Glass Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68 water and dust resistance |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 10-core (1×3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2×2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3×2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4×1.95GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main camera 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom 12MP ultrawide camera |
| Selfie camera | 12MP |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Network | LTE | 5G |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Audio | Stereo speakers AKG tune |
| Sensors | Acceleration sensor, barometric pressure sensor, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, hall sensor, illuminance sensor, proximity sensor |
| Battery | S24: 4,000 mAh S24+: 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | S24: 25W wired S24+: 45W wired Both: 15W wireless 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Colours | Standard colours: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow Online Exclusive colours: Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue |
| Price (official) | S24: Rs 119,000 (8/256GB) S24+: Rs 142,000 (12/256GB) |
Design and Display
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and the S24+ are the same with differences in size. Samsung has, however, changed the back which now comes with a matte finish. The frames are also matte with rounded edges. Both smartphones share the universal Samsung triple smartphone camera layout. Both smartphones are similar otherwise in terms of design to its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+. The back is protected via Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 while the frame is built with space-grade Armor Aluminum.
There is also a significant change up front in the display with the much thinner bezels. The thin and equal bezels all around on both smartphones give a premium look. There is also the hole-punch cutout in the centre for the selfie camera.
Both Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24+ feature a vibrant Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support. The Galaxy S24 has a compact 6.2-inch screen with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,340 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 416 ppi with a 90.9 per cent screen-to-body ratio. On the other hand, the Galaxy S24+ has a larger 6.7-inch display, with a higher resolution of 1,440 x 3,120 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of around 513 ppi and a slightly increased screen-to-body ratio of about 91.6 per cent. Both the smartphone displays show 16M colours for a better colour experience.
The display on both smartphones is protected by the Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and also has IP68 dust and water resistance.
Performance and Storage
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24+ both share the same chipset under the hood. Both feature the Exynos 2400 chipset, built on a 4nm process. The CPU configuration is a deca (10)-core setup, consisting of a high-performance Cortex-X4 core clocked at 3.2GHz, two Cortex-A720 cores running at 2.9GHz, an additional three Cortex-A720 cores operating at 2.6GHz, and fourCortex-A520 cores with a clock speed of 1.95GHz. The graphics are handled by the Xclipse 940 GPU for gaming and multimedia applications. It runs on the latest Android 14 and Samsung’s customized One UI 6.1.
The Exynos chipset is available all over the world except for the USA, Canada and China where the S24 and the S24+ share the same setup as the S24 Ultra which includes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with octa-core CPU and Adreno 750 GPU.
As for memory options, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the S24 are available in one option each. The S24 is available with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage option while the S24+ is available with 12GB RAM and 256GB option.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ feature the same camera setups with the 50MP main camera module with an aperture of f/1.8. Additionally, a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom capability and optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 12 MP ultrawide lens with a 120˚ field of view provide a flagship camera experience. In terms of video recording capabilities, the main camera supports 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 30/60fps, and 1080p at 30,60 and 240fps. Slow-motion videos are also great with support for 240fps at FHD and 120fps at UHD.
On the front, the selfie camera is a 12 MP wide lens with Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF). The front camera can record 4K video at 30/60fps and 1080p video at 30fps.
Galaxy AI
Like the elder sibling, both the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the S24+ have Galaxy AI features which include an Instant Visual Search feature, allowing users to obtain instant photo results for selected items by outlining them after a long press on the home button. The Voice Recorder app utilizes AI for live transcriptions and summarizations applicable for summarizing websites too.
The Phone app incorporates AI live transcription and translation. The camera app benefits from Galaxy AI, featuring Auto-HDR, background manipulation, and auto-editing. The Instant Slo-Mo Video uses AI-generated frames for smooth playback speed reduction. The Galaxy AI extends to document organization, aiding in E-mails and professional documentation, while the Smart Keyboard integrates various AI assists.
Battery and Others
The Galaxy S24 is equipped with a 4,000 mAh battery, supporting 25W wired charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. On the other hand, the Galaxy S24+ has a larger 4,900 mAh battery with faster 45W wired charging, along with the same 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging capabilities.
Both devices share common connectivity features, including Wi-Fi support for 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 on a tri-band, Bluetooth 5.3, and dual SIM card slots. The smartphones are compatible with LTE and 5G networks. The audio experience is enhanced with stereo speakers tuned by AKG. In terms of sensors, the Galaxy S24 series is equipped with various sensors, including an acceleration sensor, barometric pressure sensor, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, hall sensor, illuminance sensor, and proximity sensor.
In terms of colours, both the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ have the same colour options with Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet and Amber Yellow as standard colours while the online exclusive colours include Jade Green, Sandstone Orange and Sapphire Blue.
The Samsung Galaxy series is available for pre-booking in Nepal. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is available for Rs 119,000 for the 8/256GB option and the Galaxy S24+ is available for Rs 142,000 for the 12/256GB option.
