Samsung S24; Review Pro and cons

Samsung S24 Detail Review, Specification, Price, Pro and Cons

Introduction

Samsung launched the S24 series in January. The S series is one of the premium, top-of-the-line, and benchmark setter phones, let's see if the Samsung S24 delivers to its expectations and whether you consider it over other smartphones.

Design and Build Quality

Material used Front	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Material Used Back	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Frame Build	Aluminum Frame
Dimensions	174 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Weight	168g
Colour Options	Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, and Sapphire Blue.

 

Display

Screen Size	94.4 cm sq or 6.2 inches
Type	Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, HD10+
Resolution & Brightness	1080 x 2340 pixels (19.5:9 ratio), 2600 nits (Peak)
Pixel Density	~416 ppi density
Refresh Rare	120 Hz

Hardware and Performance

RAM/ROM	8/128GB, 8/256 GB, 12/256 GB & 12/512GB
External	No
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3(4nm) Europe and China, Exynos 2400 International
CPU	8 core- 10  core
GPU	Andreno 750
Benchmark Results	AnTuTu: 1696727 (v10)
Gaming performance	Very Strong
Multitasking Capabilities	Good
Heat Management	Inbuild Vapor Chamber, Graphite Film and Thermal Paste

 

Main Cameras

Specifications	Triple Camera: 50Mp f/1.8, 24mm, (wide), duel pixel PDAF 10Mp f/2.4, 67mm (Telephoto) 12MP f/2.2, 13mm (ultra wide)
Photo quality	One of the best camera quality of 2024
Video Quality	8K@24/30, 4K@30/60fps, 1080@30/60/240fps HDR10+, stereo sound rec gyri-EIS
Features	auto-HDR, panorama
AI and Editing Capabilities	Automatic edit, Generative Edit etc.

Front Camera

Specifications	12 MP, f/2.2 26mm (wide), duel pixel PDAF
Photo quality	One of the best camera quality of 2024
Video Quality	4k@30/60fps, 1080@30fps
Features	HDR, HDR10+
AI and Editing Capabilities	Automatic edit, Generative Edit etc.

Software and User Experience

Operating System	Android 14, 7 years of major updates
UI	One UI 6.1.1,
Pre-installed app or Bloatware	Samsung Tutor, Samsung Pass, Samsung Shop, Smart Thing, Global Goals, Galaxy Store, Spotify, Facebook, My Galaxy etc

 

Features

Sensors	barometer, compass, fingerprint (under the display  ultrasonic) gyro,  proxy
Additional UI feature	Samsung Dex, and wireless Dex (extended monitor)

 

Battery

Battery Capacity	4000mAh,
Real-World usage	more than 12 hours
Screen-on time	-
Charging Speed	25W 50% in 30min
Wireless	15W wireless (Qi/PMA)

 

Sound

Loudspeakers

Stereo speakers, 32bit/384kHz  tuned by AKG

 

Network/Connectivity

Cellular Network	GSM/CDMA/HSPA/LTE/5G
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11, tri-band, Wi-fi direct
Bluetooth	5.3
Positioning	GPS, GLONASS BDS GALILEO, QZSS
USB	Type-C 3.2, Display port  1.2, OTG
3.5 mm Jack	NO
Radio	NO
NFC	Yes

 

Pricing and Value

Variant	Price
8/128GB 8/256GB 12/256GB 12/512GB	INR 60,899/- on Amazon INR 67,999/- on Amazon INR 99,999/- on the Samsung website INR 1,09,999/- on the Samsung website

 

Pro & Cons

Pros	Cons
Premium design best performance advance camera a very good display best for professionals and gamers optimized UI 7 years of major Android updates	No SD card slot No charger in the box Battery life could have been better
Overall Rating	8.5/10 stars

 

 

Digital Magic Guru Thoughts

Samsung S24 is one of the best smartphones on the market right now if we compare it to the iPhone 16, the S24 definitely wins a slightly thin margin.

I will remind you that it does not come with a charger in the box which is a little bad for a few customers but it is not a deal breaker.