📱 Design & Display
Compact refined design: The S24 measures just 14770.67.6mm and weighs ~167g, featuring a flat Armor Aluminum frame with matte finish and Gorilla Glass Victus2 on both front and back. Rated IP68 for dust and water resistance.
Samsung
+15
GSMArena
+15
WIRED
+15
Stunning 6.2 screen: Dynamic AMOLED2X display with HDR10+, adaptive refresh rate (1Hz120Hz), and up to 2, 600nits brightness. Slimmed bezels boost screen-to-body ratio.
Wikipedia
+6
GSMArena
+6
TechRadar
+6
⚙ Performance & Hardware
Powerful internals: Exynos2400 chip globally, Snapdragon8Gen3 in US/Canada/China. International (Exynos) variant uses Xclipse940 GPU; US version uses Adreno750.
WIRED
+5
GSMArena
+5
GSMArena
+5
Up to 7 years of updates: Ships with Android14 and One UI6.1. Samsung promises seven major OS and security updates, extending device relevance.
Samsung
+15
Wikipedia
+15
TechRadar
+15
📸 Cameras & Imaging
Triple rear camera setup: 50MP wide, 10MP 3 telephoto, and 12MP ultrawide. Front-facing 12MP autofocus selfie cam. Video capabilities include up to 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, and slow-motion modes.
GSMArena
+4
Wikipedia
+4
GSMArena
+4
Galaxy AI & ProVisual Engine: AI-powered enhancements include live voice translation, Circle to Search, Magic Editor, generative wallpapers, and advanced photograph optimization via the ProVisual Engine.
WIRED
+6
WIRED
+6
TechRadar
+6
🔋 Battery & Charging
4, 000mAh battery paired with 25W wired charging (50% in ~30min), 15W wireless, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging. While sufficient for daily use, heavier tasks may require midday top-up. Battery life in lab tests reaches ~14hours.
Tom’s Guide
+12
GSMArena
+12
91mobiles
+12
🧩 User Experience & Software
Responsive and intuitive: One UI6.1 is polished, with redesigned quick settings and more intuitive customization. Performance handles multitasking, gaming, and browsing fluently.
91mobiles
91mobiles
AI features are promising, not perfect: While Galaxy AI offers handy tools, some users note that features like transcription, voicetotext, and summarization lag behind offerings from ChatGPT or Claude.
Reddit
+1
Wikipedia
+1
✅ Pros & Cons
👍 Strengths👎 Limitations
Compact size with premium buildOnly modest spec upgrades over S23
Bright, adaptive AMOLED display25W charging slower than many rivals
Long-term software support (7 years)Telephoto camera unchanged
Galaxy AI tools and ProVisual Engine enhance creativityGalaxy AI still trails dedicated AI apps
Excellent performance from Snapdragon/ExynosFade of SPen wireless features on Ultra noted by some users
TechRadar
+12
Reddit
+12
Wikipedia
+12
Wikipedia
+2
Wikipedia
+2
GSMArena
+2
Wikipedia
+1
TechRadar
+1
cincodias.elpais.com
+2
GSMArena
+2
TechRadar
+2
💡 Final Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S24 strikes a fine balance between performance, build quality, and compactness. It offers a premium user experience with bright adaptive display, excellent cameras, and a feature-rich AI experience. Its especially compelling for those who favor portability and long-term software support (now boasting seven years).
That said, the upgrades over the S23 are incremental. The modest battery size and retained 25W charging may underwhelm users seeking faster top-ups, and the upgraded AI features dont yet outperform dedicated third-party tools. Depending on your location, you might get excellent valuee.g., in India where the 256GB variant is currently discounted to around ₹49, 000 (~$600) after offers.
Indiatimes
91mobiles
Overall, the Galaxy S24 is a refined compact flagshipideal for users who want top-tier performance in a manageable form, and want to stay supported for years to come.
Rating: 8/10 (Wired-style)
Much like WIREDs review, the S24 impresses with hardware and AI enhancements, while not quite matching the excitement or design innovation of its Ultra sibling.
WIRED
Let me know if you’d like a comparison with the S23, S24+, S24 Ultra, or another model!