Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Review: The Samsung Galaxy S24 series was unveiled to the world in January and since then, it has gone on to earn rave reviews from tech experts and enthusiasts alike, albeit with some flak too. Continuing the trend, this year’s flagship lineup consists of 3 smartphones - Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. While it is easy to shift focus on the top-end Galaxy S24 Ultra courtesy of the new and shiny titanium build and other major upgrades, Samsung has added subtle touches to the vanilla Galaxy S24 variants as well.
We’ve already talked about the new features of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series in depth in our Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra reviews, so I won’t delve into much detail about them. This year's major inclusion is Galaxy AI, Samsung’s suite of in-house AI features that bring new image editing, live transcription and other capabilities. Although all 3 devices get these features, there are distinct differences that aim to justify their varied price points.
So, what makes the Galaxy S24 Plus special? Is it just an awkward middle child or the most value-for-money smartphone in Samsung’s latest flagship lineup? After spending a few weeks with it, I think it is a balance of both. Here’s why.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus has an all-new display! The South Korean tech giant has bumped up the resolution of its ‘Plus’ smartphone from FHD+ to Quad HD+. This was a much-needed upgrade and now the slightly larger 6.7-inch display is much nicer to look at. The pixel count has been bumped up from a mealy 319ppi to a flagship-level 512ppi, making visuals crisp. The brightness levels also get a boost and now it goes up to a staggering 2600 nits. That means you’ll have no problem viewing content on your Galaxy S24 Plus even in direct sunlight. Oh, and the refresh rate can now drop to 1Hz when it is not put to work, affecting the battery life positively.
Another big change is the design philosophy. It might sound cliche but the Galaxy S24 Plus now has a more iPhone-esque look while still maintaining Samsung’s design language that has now become synonymous. It has flat edges and a rounded design without any noticeable curves. While it feels premium to hold, it is more prone to slipping.
It carries over the same build from its predecessor, including the Armor Aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The camera system is the same as well so there's not much to talk about it here. That said, you can now take advantage of features Galaxy AI-powered image editing features including generative AI fill which can remove objects in your photos and fill in the space.
Coming to the performance, the Galaxy S24 Plus performs as well as a flagship should. Flagship smartphones these days come with powerful chips that can last for years. Thus, even last year’s Galaxy S23 Plus can still hold a candle to today’s flagships. Even during heavy usage, including Adobe Lightroom and using the Live Transcribe feature for over an hour, the Galaxy S24 Plus barely broke a sweat. The same applies to gaming as it breezed through games such as Call of Duty Mobile and Asphalt 9 without any noticeable frame drops.
Over the last few weeks, the Galaxy S24 Plus has lasted a day on most occasions with moderate usage. I binged a couple of YouTube videos, listened to podcasts on my way to the office, checked a few emails and made a few calls - all these tasks were achieved with still enough battery left.
That’s the million-dollar question. My take is if you’re planning to upgrade from the Galaxy S23 series or even the S22 series, just don’t. Playing a waiting game might be a sensible option as the upgrades are only incremental, if you’re not an AI buff that is. However, if you’re not coming from one of the flagship smartphones of recent years, then this a sensible option if you want a Samsung phone with a big screen but don’t want to shell out the premium commanded by the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
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