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Samsung Galaxy S24+ review

Review · Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S24+ Review (2026): The Goldilocks Galaxy, Now Discounted

★★★★☆ 4.0 / 5 1 runner-up finish

The middle Galaxy S24 — bigger display and battery than the S24, but without the S Pen and 5x periscope of the S24 Ultra. Now $699–$799. Strong pick for buyers who want a big-screen Galaxy without paying Ultra prices.

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Pros

  • Bigger display and battery than S24
  • Cheaper than S25 Ultra by $400+
  • Galaxy AI fully supported
  • Seven years of major Android updates

Cons

  • No S Pen (vs Ultra)
  • No 5x periscope (vs Ultra)
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (US) trails 8 Elite
  • Less display brightness than S25 Ultra

Where it fits in the Galaxy line

The S24+ is the middle of three S24 sizes. Bigger display (6.7 inches vs 6.2 on S24), bigger battery (4,900 mAh vs 4,000), and the same camera array as the S24. But no S Pen, no 5x periscope, and no 200MP main — those are Ultra-only.

Display & build

6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz. Aluminum frame, IP68. Same general build quality as the S24, just bigger.

Performance

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (US variant). Functionally identical to the S24. Galaxy AI runs natively.

Camera

Triple: 50MP main + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x telephoto. Same as the S24. No 5x periscope.

Battery

4,900 mAh battery. Real-world: 7+ hours of screen-on time — meaningfully better than the S24.

Verdict · 4.0 / 5

Buy the Galaxy S24+ at $699–$799 if you want a big-screen Galaxy without the Ultra premium. If you want S Pen or 5x periscope, stretch to the S24 Ultra (MKBHD's 2024 Phone of the Year) at $899–$999 — much more capable for $200 more.

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Alternatives to consider

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy S24+ worth it over the S24?

Yes if battery life and display size matter — the S24+ has roughly 25% more battery capacity in a 6.7-inch frame vs the S24's 6.2.

Galaxy S24+ vs S24 Ultra — which to buy?

S24 Ultra if you want S Pen, 5x periscope, or 200MP camera. S24+ if you want a big-screen Galaxy without those Ultra-tier features.

How long will the Galaxy S24+ be supported?

Through 2031 — Samsung's 7-year update commitment from early 2024.

How we rate

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