Samsung has added another interesting option to its lineup with the all-new Samsung Galaxy S24, and on paper it looks like a device that wants to be your daily driver. Announced in 2024, January 17, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
Up front there is a 6.2 inches, 94.4 cm 2 (~90.9% screen-to-body ratio) screen, pushing a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density), and in real-world use it looks bright, crisp and easy on the eyes. In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy S24 keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including Onyx Black.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) - USA/Canada/China Exynos 2400 (4 nm) - International, paired with 8GB of RAM. For the kind of tasks most of us throw at a phone, there is plenty of muscle here. It runs Android 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9 out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
Photography is handled by a main 50 MP shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
Battery duties are handled by a Li-Ion 4000 mAh unit, and that is a healthy number that keeps range anxiety at bay.
Our Opinion
After spending time with the spec sheet and what Samsung is promising, here is where we land. This is a phone that does not try to be the flashiest option on the shelf, and honestly that works in its favour. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. If your priority is a phone that just works, day in and day out, then this one deserves a spot on your shortlist. There are rivals that beat it in one area or another, as is always the case in this segment. Even so, the Samsung Galaxy S24 holds its own and represents a solid, no-nonsense buy. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
