Samsung has launched a new family of premium smartphones on the market, the Galaxy S24 series in its three models: S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra. The Korean company once again trusts in innovation and the latest trends to offer an advanced mobile experience to the most demanding users.
The new Galaxy S24 arrives with important improvements aimed at providing greater performance and intelligence to these devices. The most notable advances are the inclusion of artificial intelligence and Samsung's most powerful processor to date. What other new features do these smartphones bring? How are the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra models different from each other? We tell you all the details in our comparative analysis.
Main similarities and differences between the three Galaxy S24 models
The new Samsung Galaxy S24 share several features, such as the 5G connectivity, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, 12MP front camera, battery of around 5000mAh with 45W fast charging, IP68 certification for water and dust resistance and Android 14 with One UI 6.1.
They also have in common the Galaxy AI features- Dial to search, Live Translate, Note Assist and Photo Assist. They also contain Galaxy exclusive features such as Samsung Care+, Samsung Health and Samsung Wallet.
The main technical differences between the models are:
- Screen: S24 6.2″ Full HD+ (1080×2400), S24 + 6.7″ QHD+ (1440×3200), S24Ultra 6.8″ QHD+ (1440×3200) with new Gorilla Glass Armor anti-reflective glass.
- chipset: S24 and S24 + with 2400nm Exynos 5, S24Ultra with 8nm Snapdragon 3 Gen 4.
- Rear camera: S24 and S24 + with 50MP main sensor, 3MP 10x telephoto, 12MP ultra wide angle. S24Ultra with 200MP main sensor, 3MP 10x telephoto, 5MP 50x telephoto, 12MP ultra wide angle.
- RAM/Storage: S24 8GB/128GB without microSD slot, S24 + 8GB/256GB without slot, S24Ultra 12GB/512GB expandable with microSD up to 1TB.
- Stylus (S Pen) support for greater productivity and precision: only on the S24 Ultra model.
Pros
- Excellent Construction and design quality in all 3 models, although the S24 Ultra stands out for its aluminum and glass finishes with flat and rectangular edges that give it a more premium look. The S24 and S24+ have a more curved and rounded design for greater comfort in hand.
- AMOLED screens dynamic with 2600 nits brightness in all 3, although the S24 Ultra integrates the new Gorilla Glass Armor glass that reduces reflections by up to 75% to facilitate visibility in broad daylight.
- Smooth and fast performance in all, although the S24 Ultra has the best processor, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which offers extra power in demanding applications and 3D games. The Exynos 2400 of the S24 and S24+ performs without problems in normal use.
- Versatile and advanced cameras in general, especially on the S24 Ultra with its additional 50MP 5x and 200MP main lenses that capture more detail and sharpness.
- Generous batteries with good autonomy of a full day and 45W fast charging in the 3 models.
Cons
- High prices, especially the S24 Ultra.
- The S24's Full HD+ screen is fair compared to the higher QHD+ resolution of its older brothers.
- No microSD card slot on S24+ and S24 Ultra to expand storage.
- Slightly lower graphics performance of the Exynos 2400 on S24 and S24+ compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 of the S24 Ultra.
- S24 and S24+ camera not so versatile lacking the 5MP 50x telephoto and the 200MP main sensor.
Considerably larger size and weight in the S24+ and S24 Ultra models.
Colours
The colors available for the Galaxy S24 are:
- S24: Cobalt Violet, Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Amber Yellow. Colors available in the online store: Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Sapphire Orange.
- S24 +: Cobalt Violet, Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Amber Yellow. Only available in the online store: Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Sapphire Orange.
- S24Ultra: Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Black, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Green (online store only),
Pricing
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 costs around 859€.
- The price of the Samsung Galaxy S24+ ranges from 1059€.
- While the value of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra ranges from 1299€.
Notable differences between the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra
Anyway, the main differences between the Galaxy S24 are:
- The S24 is more compact and lighter but it integrates a Full HD+ screen compared to the higher QHD+ resolution of its brothers.
- The S24 Ultra stands out for its superior performance, most advanced camera with up to 5x optical magnification and screen with anti-reflective glass.
- The S24+ is the middle point between the features of the Ultra and the manageable size of the S24.
- The Ultra's camera is clearly superior due to its two additional lenses of 50MP for 5x optical and 200MP on the main sensor.
- The Exynos 2400 processor of the S24 and S24+ performs slightly below the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 of the Ultra.
- The S24 Ultra is the most expensive model of the three and the one that makes the difference in various specifications.
The final choice between the Galaxy S24 will depend on the budget and needs of each user.