Samsung has unveiled and launched their next generation of S-series: Samsung S24 series. In this article, we will cover about Samsung S24+. so let's check what Samsung S24+ packs in it.
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1. PHYSICAL OVERVIEW
By Physical, The Samsung S24+ feels very premium in terms of being handy. The phone is curvy and the in-hand feels so good. The phone has a Glass frame, Glass back and Aluminum frame. The Phone weighs around 197 grams and its thickness is around 7.7mm. The aluminum frame looks classy and the glass back gives the finest premium look.
As for the ports and buttons, we get a SIM card port with Dual-Nano SIM support and it also supports E-sim technology, Dual stereo speakers, a Type-C Port which is USB 3.2, Dual mics with one mic for noise cancellation, a power button and volume buttons on this side. So, far the Samsung S24+ looks dashing and premium.
2. DISPLAY
The Display on Samsung S24+ is notably a powerful upgrade from its ancestors. The phone comes with a 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display. It is one of the best displays in the market. The display is on a flagship level. The display provides an output of eye-pleasing vivid colors.
The brightness is about 2600 Nits in peak. The display is also HDR-certified, so the content consumption is on the next level. The display provides one of the best experiences. The display is an LTPO display, which means the refresh rate changes from 1Hz to 120Hz dynamically, which helps to keep the battery efficient. So far, the display is beautiful and vivid.
3. HARDWARE
The Hardware on the Samsung S24+ is a subjective part in terms of region. In many countries, it will come with Snapdragon's latest flagship chipset: SD 8Gen3. whereas in south-east India and in India, it will launch with Exynos 2400 chipset.
It feels somewhat unacceptable, as the Indian audience was waiting for the 8Gen3 launch of S24+, but we saw that coming that Exynos will be coming. So, In India, the S24+ comes with an Exynos 2400 chipset. While Talking about Exynos 2400, This might be the first 10-core CPU That we have encountered in an Android.
It is a 10-core CPU which is based on a 4nm Samsung process. The cores are 1x 3.21 GHz – Cortex-X4, 2x 2.9 GHz – Cortex-A720, 3x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A720, and 4x 2 GHz – Cortex-A520. While it is based on the Samsung process, we have already seen in past that Exynos chipsets are not well-optimized in heating controls.
Seems that Samsung has somewhat worked in the Heating part, but in the long run, we have to see whether this processor can control the heat or not. As for the performance, the chipset can handle the tasks easily and without any hassle.
Exynos processors are not meant for gaming, but you can do decent gaming on this. The S24+ comes with the latest LPDDR5X RAM and superfast UFS 4.0 Storage.
4. SOFTWARE
Samsung Galaxy S24+ comes with the latest OneUI 6.1, developed on the latest Android 14. Samsung also introduced their latest project into the S24 series: Galaxy AI. Galaxy AI projects bring tons of features to OneUI like AI: Circle to Search, Live translation in calls, Interpreter, Auto Summary, enhancing note-taking features and many more.
While talking about OneUI, It has now become more snappy and faster, the animations have also improved. The minimizing and minimizing applications animations are also improved and some touches are given to the UI to make it more snappy and faster.
As for the updates, it will receive up to a massive 7 years of updates, as per the latest Samsung policy. So, software-wise, the phone looks 10/10.
5. SECURITY
As for security, the S24+ comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner, which is fast and reliable. also, it has a face unlock in the selfie camera.
The device incorporates Knox Vault, which utilizes a Secure Processor and a dedicated security memory chip to ensure the protection of sensitive information such as biometrics and passwords.
Additionally, the Knox Matrix, a multi-layered platform, offers real-time threat detection and collaborative protection, enhancing the overall security posture of the device.
6. CAMERA
The King of Camera in Android, probably the tag Samsung has earned from its fans. The S24+ comes with a 50MP f/1.8, 24mm main sensor, a 12MP f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ Ultrawide lens and 10MP f/2.4, 67mm 3x Telephoto lens.
The camera performance is up to the mark. As usual the Samsung colour signs. The photos are sharp and vivid. The dynamic range is also balanced perfectly and the Telephoto lens takes the portrait shots so fine that it perfectly focuses on the main object and the bokeh effect is also on the mark.
The night performance of the lenses is also good. there are no noises at night and the photos are sharp and capture good light. As for the videography, The S24+ can record up to 8K 30FPS and 4K 30/60 FPS. it also has OIS/EIS and Dual OIS-EIS support.
7. BATTERY
The battery also got an upgrade, now it is a 4900Mah Li-Po Big battery. And the charging has been now 45W via wired, it also has 15W wireless charging and 4.5W reverse charging. The battery life is impressive and there are no major battery-depleting issues.
Some users won't like 45W charging supports as it looks slow if we compare to other brands Like IQOO, OnePlus, OPPO, VIVO etc. One of the negative aspects of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is that it does not come with a charger in the box.
8. OTHER FEATURES
The Knox system provides a lot of customizations to the devices, As for the OneUI also. It has a Samsung Dex, to which we can cast our handset to our PC or laptop or even use our phone on a laptop or PC.
It also has a Samsung Pay tap-to-pay feature, thanks to NFC. It comes with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3. As it is a 5G phone, all bands are supported. All the sensors are also included in this device.
The Gallery also has some Pixel features like an Object eraser, in which we can erase objects and humans from the photos. Also, Instagram now supports HDR photos for the S24 series. The phone is indeed, a power-pack package.
9. CONCLUSION
In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus offers a compelling combination of features and upgrades that set it apart from its predecessor and other Android competitors. The device's AI capabilities, enhanced outdoor visibility, and brighter screens contribute to a more enjoyable and secure user experience. Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus comes with seven years of software and security updates, ensuring long-term support and protection for users. The device's new 'armor aluminum' frame promises greater durability than its predecessor, and its QHD+ display offers improved visual quality. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is a well-rounded smartphone that offers a balance of performance, features, and security, making it a strong contender in the Android market.
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