Samsung’s Plus variant is the center youngster within the Galaxy S lineup that’s most definitely to be ignored. The Galaxy S24+, to most individuals, is solely a Galaxy S24 with an even bigger show and battery. Most individuals will shell out extra and go for the superior Galaxy S24 Extremely. Nonetheless, that is not all there’s to the Galaxy S24+. Sure, it options largely the identical specs because the Galaxy S24, however greater is best, which I’ve realised after utilizing the Galaxy S24+ for a couple of week.
Do you have to think about the Galaxy S24+ as an alternative of the Galaxy S24 and even the Galaxy S24 Extremely? Discover out under.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ value in India
The Galaxy S24+ is dear! It’s out there in two variants in India: the 12GB + 256GB possibility, which prices Rs. 99,999, and the 12GB + 512GB variant, which prices Rs. 1,09,999.
Galaxy S24+ helps 45W quick charging however does not embody a charger
As for color choices, the Galaxy S24+ is offered in Cobalt Violet and Onyx Black, however you can too get the cellphone in unique finishes equivalent to Sapphire Blue and Jade Inexperienced when buying on-line. We obtained the Cobalt Violent possibility with 12GB RAM and 512GB storage.
The field comprises the cellphone, some paperwork, a SIM ejector device, and a USB Sort-C to Sort-C cable.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G Assessment: Design
When it comes to design, it is mainly a bigger Galaxy S24 or a Galaxy S23/Galaxy S22. The design hasn’t modified within the final couple of years, however you do get higher and stronger supplies. In comparison with the Galaxy S23+, the brand new Galaxy S24+ comes with a stronger Armor 2 aluminium body. Regardless of the larger footprint in comparison with the usual Galaxy S24, the cellphone continues to be comfy to carry in a single hand, if in case you have giant arms. It weighs 197 grams however is nearly the identical thickness because the Galaxy S24 at 7.7mm. The cellphone feels premium and may take a beating (I didn’t attempt).
The Galaxy S24+ options an Armor 2 aluminium body
You get slim show bezels on the entrance which are uniform throughout, which at the moment are slimmer than final yr. There is a slit on the high for the speaker/earpiece and an in-display ultrasonic fingerprint scanner. The Galaxy S24+ options the identical Gorilla Glass Victus 2 safety and IP68 score discovered on the smaller sibling. On the again, there’s the acquainted triple-camera system, with every digicam housed in a separate metallic ring. The LED flash is subsequent to the three vertically positioned sensors however is positioned decrease than the Galaxy S23+.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ Assessment: Specs and software program
The one distinction between the Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24, on the subject of specs, is the bigger battery. It’s geared up with the 4nm Exynos 2400 SoC, paired with the Xclipse 940 GPU, as much as 12GB RAM (up from 8GB on Galaxy S23+), and as much as 512GB UFS 4.zero storage. There isn’t a expandable storage on the cellphone. For communication, you get tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.Three LE, a USB Sort-C 3.2 port, and the same old set of GPS satellite tv for pc help.
Samsung’s ultrasonic fingerprint reader is dependable as properly, and I truthfully suppose extra smartphone manufacturers ought to use this know-how as an alternative of the optical sensor. It is sooner and extra correct, and I’ve by no means confronted any points with it.
Samsung has promised seven years of software program updates on the Galaxy S24+
The Galaxy S24+ has a 4,900mAh battery, a lot greater than the 4,000mAh cell on the Galaxy S24 and barely bigger than the 4,700mAh unit on the older Galaxy S23+. Nonetheless, the cellphone nonetheless solely provides 45W quick charging help and 15W wi-fi charging, which is similar as final yr.
What’s not the identical this yr is the promised software program help, with Samsung now providing 7 years of Android OS and safety updates. The Galaxy S24+ runs Android 14-based One UI 6.1 out of the field. You additionally get the brand new Galaxy AI suite of options, which you’ll learn all about in our Galaxy S24 evaluate.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ Assessment: Efficiency
Transferring on to efficiency, the Exynos 2400 SoC on the Galaxy S24+ provides flagship efficiency in all situations. If you happen to have a look at benchmark numbers, the Snapdragon eight Gen Three for Galaxy SoC can be superior, however you will not discover any distinction in day-to-day use or gaming. I ran some checks on the Galaxy S24+, and its scores have been much like these of the Galaxy S24. On AnTuTu, the cellphone scored 1,457,608 factors, and on Geekbench, it managed a single-core rating of 1987 and a multi-core rating of 6137. The AnTuTu rating was barely decrease than the Galaxy S24 rating, however the Geekbench rating was increased. That is most likely as a result of the Plus mannequin provides a bigger space for cooling. Outcomes have been related on GFXbench.
The show on the Galaxy S24+ provides a peak brightness of two,600nits
Now, let’s speak in regards to the show, which is the place you may discover the modifications. The Galaxy S24+ comes with a barely bigger 6.7-inch show in comparison with final yr’s Galaxy S23+ (6.6-inch). The show additionally will get slimmer bezels and is a brighter LTPO AMOLED 2x panel with 2,600 nits peak brightness and QHD+ decision. It continues to supply a 120Hz refresh price. The show is lots brilliant and is definitely readable outdoor.
The cellphone contains a hybrid twin speaker setup, which is loud and provides respectable bass. Name high quality can also be wonderful.
Gaming on the Galaxy S24+ is an analogous expertise to gaming on the smaller S24. All video games work of their highest settings, and you’ll not discover any lag. What it’s possible you’ll discover is the warmth. The cellphone does warmth up a bit throughout lengthy hours of gaming. I additionally discovered the cellphone to warmth up rapidly when operating the benchmarking checks.
The cellphone did warmth up when charging and whereas taking part in video games
Transferring on to the battery efficiency, the cellphone managed to final 19 hours and 17 minutes in our HD loop take a look at with the display decision set to QHD+. The upper decision display is a battery thief, however you will get higher battery life should you decrease the decision. With common utilization, the cellphone lasted over a day with ease. Nonetheless, with heavy utilization, the cellphone wanted a cost on the finish of the day. Charging the cellphone takes about 1 hour and 15 minutes should you use a 45W+ charger and a higher-rated cable. The cellphone ships with a 3A-rated cable that solely helps 25W quick charging. I used a 125W charger for the charging take a look at.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ Assessment: Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ provides the identical digicam setup because the smaller Galaxy S24, which we have already reviewed. It has a 50-megapixel main rear digicam with OIS, a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide unit with 120-degree FoV. For selfies, it has a 12-megapixel sensor with auto-focus help.
The Galaxy S24+ takes wonderful pictures in daylight situations
Truthfully, there isn’t any distinction within the picture and video efficiency between the 2 telephones. Nonetheless, in comparison with final yr’s Galaxy S23+, you will note barely much less saturation and extra distinction. Extremely-wide photographs are good, however you continue to do not get auto-focus, which ends up in some blurry photographs, particularly in low gentle. Speaking about lowlight, Evening photographs are good from the first digicam. Beneath are some pattern photographs to gauge the digicam’s efficiency.
Most important rear digicam samples: Prime – Daylight; Backside – Lowlight (Faucet to develop)
Extremely-wide digicam samples: Prime – Daylight shot. Backside – Lowlight
3x Telephoto samples: Prime – Daylight. Backside – Lowlight (Faucet to develop)
It’s also possible to head to our Galaxy S24 evaluate for extra digicam samples.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ Assessment: Verdict
Earlier than I give my ultimate verdict, let’s discuss alternate options. The OnePlus 12 (Assessment) is a superb possibility with an even bigger display, barely higher cameras, a Snapdragon eight Gen Three SoC, an even bigger battery, and sooner charging. It is also cheaper than the Galaxy S24+. The Google Pixel eight Professional (Assessment) will supply higher digicam efficiency in stills, added AI options, and an analogous or higher software program expertise. Once more, the Pixel eight Professional can also be cheaper and has a greater telephoto digicam. It’s also possible to swap to the iPhone 15 Plus, which, whereas missing a telephoto digicam, will supply battery life and efficiency. Lastly, you can too give the Galaxy S23 Extremely a shot. It’ll present higher efficiency, a similar-sized show, S-Pen help, an even bigger battery, and higher cameras. You possibly can most likely get the cellphone for about the identical value because the Galaxy S24+.
As I discussed at the beginning, the Galaxy Plus variant is often uncared for by shoppers because it solely provides an even bigger display and battery in comparison with the smaller S variant. Whereas that will have been the case within the final couple of years, the Galaxy S24+ modifications issues. You now get a greater, brighter show, improved construct high quality, 12GB RAM as normal, and 7 years of software program updates. It is nearer now to the Galaxy S24 Extremely when it comes to specs and, subsequently, is a greater purchase if you wish to avoid wasting cash and are not notably within the higher cameras provided by the Extremely however desire a greater show and battery.
