Samsung Galaxy S24+
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
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| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Su-dong, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
Overview
The Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup represents a collection of premium Android smartphones designed, produced, and distributed by Samsung Electronics as part of its premier Galaxy S series. This series acts as the direct successor to the Galaxy S23 models. The initial trio of devices was officially revealed during the Galaxy Unpacked event held in San Jose, California on January 17, 2024. Subsequently, the Fan Edition variant was introduced at a separate Galaxy Unpacked event on September 26, 2024.
Launch dates varied by model: the S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra became available in markets such as the United States and Europe starting January 31, 2024. The Galaxy S24 FE was globally released later, on October 3, 2024. This generation was eventually succeeded by the Galaxy S25 series, which debuted on January 22, 2025.
Lineup
The Galaxy S24 lineup consists of four models, maintaining the same configuration and display dimensions as the preceding Galaxy S23 series. The flagship Galaxy S24 offers a flat 6.2-inch (155 mm) screen. Its counterpart, the Galaxy S24+, shares similar specifications but with a larger 6.7-inch (168 mm) display. The Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with a flat 6.8-inch (173 mm) screen featuring sharper edges, distinguishing it from the base model. In terms of processors, the S24 and S24+ utilize the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip in markets such as the U.S., Canada, China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan; elsewhere, they rely on the Exynos 2400 processor. The S24 Ultra is consistently equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 across all regions.[1][2] Meanwhile, the S24 FE model is powered globally by a downclocked version of the Exynos 2400 known as the Exynos 2400e, including in North America.[3]
Design
The Galaxy S24 and S24+ models are crafted with aluminum frames and matte glass backs, offered in four core colors: Amber Yellow, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, and Onyx Black. Additionally, three exclusive shades—Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, and Sandstone Orange—are available solely through Samsung's online store. For the Galaxy S24 Ultra, these colors are presented in titanium finishes.[4] The Galaxy S24 FE is offered in a more limited palette of five colors: Blue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, and Yellow.
| Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy S24 and S24+ | Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
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Display
The Galaxy S24 and S24+ feature a "Dynamic AMOLED 2X" panel, equipped with HDR10+ compatibility, a peak brightness reaching 2600 nits, an LTPO backplane, advanced "dynamic tone mapping" capabilities, and protection by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 FE offers a peak brightness of 1900 nits and utilizes an LTPS backplane. All variants incorporate an ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor, with the exception of the S24 FE, which employs an optical in-display fingerprint scanner. The S24 lineup supports a variable refresh rate ranging from 1 Hz or 24 Hz up to 120 Hz,[5] whereas the S24 FE offers a refresh rate range between 60 Hz and 120 HzTemplate:Fix/category[citation needed].
The Galaxy S24 Ultra builds upon the features found in the S24+, incorporating Corning Gorilla Glass Armor for enhanced screen durability. Notably, it abandons the curved edges present on its predecessors, the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra.[6][7]
| Model | Display size | Resolution | Density | Aspect ratio | Max refresh rate | Variable refresh rate | Shape |
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| S24 FE | 6.7 in (170 mm) | 2340x1080 | ~385 ppi | 19.5:9 | 120 Hz | 60 Hz to 120 Hz[8] | Rounded corners, flat sides |
| S24 | 6.2 in (157 mm) | ~416 ppi | 1 Hz to 120 Hz | ||||
| S24+ | 6.7 in (170 mm) | 3120×1440 | ~513 ppi | ||||
| S24 Ultra | 6.8 in (173 mm) | ~505 ppi | Sharp corners, flat sides |
Camera
The Galaxy S24 and S24+ are equipped with a 50 MP primary wide sensor, accompanied by a 10 MP telephoto sensor offering 3x optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. In contrast, the S24 Ultra boasts a 200 MP main wide sensor, a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens with 5× optical zoom, an additional 10 MP telephoto lens with 3× optical zoom, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. All three variants feature a front-facing camera utilizing a 12 MP sensor.
| Model | Galaxy S24 & S24+ | Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
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| Wide | Specifications | 50 MP, f/1.8 aperture, 23 mm focal length, 1/1.56" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) | 200 MP, f/1.7 aperture, 23 mm focal length, 1/1.3" sensor size, PDAF, Laser Autofocus, OIS |
| Sensor model | Samsung S5KGN3 | Samsung S5KHP2 | |
| Ultrawide | Specifications | 12 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 13 mm focal length, 1/2.55" sensor size, PDAF, optical zoom range from 0.6x to 0.9x | |
| Sensor model | Sony IMX563 | ||
| Telephoto | Specifications | 10 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 70 mm focal length, 1/3.94" sensor size, PDAF, OIS, 3× optical zoom, up to 30× digital zoom |
10 MP, f/2.4 aperture, 70 mm focal length, 1/3.52" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3× optical zoom, up to 30× digital zoom |
| Sensor model | Samsung S5K3K1 | Sony IMX754 | |
| Periscope telephoto |
Specifications | – | 50 MP, f/3.4 aperture, 115 mm focal length, 1/2.52" sensor size, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5× optical zoom, up to 100× digital zoom |
| Sensor model | – | Sony IMX854 | |
| Front camera | Specifications | 12 MP, f/2.2 aperture, 25 mm focal length, PDAF | |
| Sensor model | Unknown | ||
Batteries
The internal battery capacities for the Galaxy S24 series are as follows: the S24 houses a 4,000 mAh Li-ion battery; the S24+ includes a 4,900 mAh battery; the S24 Ultra is fitted with a larger 5,000 mAh unit; and the S24 FE contains a 4,700 mAh battery. Charging speeds differ among models: both the S24 and S24 FE support charging at up to 25 watts; meanwhile, the S24+ and S24 Ultra can charge at speeds reaching 45 watts.
Connectivity
Connectivity options for the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 FE encompass support for standalone and non-standalone (SA/NSA) Sub6 GHz 5G networks along with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth version 5.3. The Galaxy S24 Ultra extends connectivity capabilities by including Wi-Fi 7 and ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. All devices in this series offer exclusive support for mmWave 5G within the United States.
Memory and storage
The Galaxy S24 lineup utilizes LPDDR5X RAM clocked at 4,800 MT/s combined with Universal Flash Storage technology—version 3.1 for configurations starting at 128 GB and version 4.0 for models with storage capacities of 256 GB or higher.
| Model variant | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S24 FE | ||||
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| RAM | Storage capacity | RAM | Storage capacity | RAM | Storage capacity | RAM | Storage capacity | |
| Option one | 8 GB | 128 GB | – | – | 12 GB | 256 GB | 8 GB | 128 GB |
| Option two | 256 GB | 12 GB | 256 GB | 512 GB | 256 GB | |||
| Option three | 12 GB | 512 GB | 1 TB | - | - | |||
| Option four | 8 GB | 512 GB | – | – | - | - | - | - |
Software
The Galaxy S24 series is equipped with Android 14 out of the box, representing the most recent Android release at the time these devices were launched. This version enhances accessibility by allowing font sizes to be enlarged up to 200%, a significant increase from the previous maximum of 130%, while implementing nonlinear font scaling to avoid excessively large text elements on the display. Additionally, Android 14 supports configuring the phone as a webcam for use with a Samsung tablet.Template:Fix/category[citation needed]
Alongside Android 14, the Galaxy S24 models feature the One UI 6.1 interface. This iteration of One UI introduces advanced AI functionalities branded as "Galaxy AI," which leverage a hybrid approach combining both local and cloud-based AI models. In mainland China, Baidu’s Ernie model serves as the cloud AI partner,[9] whereas Google’s Gemini Pro model is utilized for international markets including Hong Kong and Taiwan.[10] Consistent with prior One UI versions, One UI 6.1 offers features such as split-screen multitasking, customizable home screens, and enhanced battery optimization.
Samsung has committed to delivering seven years of security updates and operating system upgrades for these devices.[11]
All Galaxy S24 units incorporate Google's on-device Gemini Nano, technology already integrated within Google's own Pixel 8 Pro[12] and Pixel 9 devices.
Starting with this generation, Samsung Galaxy smartphones and tablets will no longer support 32-bit applications; this change applies exclusively to devices launched from the Galaxy S24 onward. Devices introduced before this series will retain compatibility with 32-bit apps.[13]
Given that the Galaxy S24 lineup qualifies for seven years of operating system updates, it is expected to receive at least three additional major Android version upgrades beyond Android 18.[11]
Update and Support Timeline
Starting in April 2025, Samsung initiated the deployment of the One UI 7 upgrade for the Galaxy S24 lineup as well as the Galaxy Z6 models. This update introduces a comprehensive overhaul of the One UI interface, adapted from the Galaxy S25 generation. Key elements such as icons, widgets, the camera application, and the lock screen have been redesigned. The quick panel is now split by default into two separate sections: the notification panel and the control panel, although users can opt to restore the previous unified layout. On US Galaxy devices, Samsung Messages has been replaced by Google's messaging app to enable RCS functionality; however, Samsung Messages remains accessible for optional download via the Galaxy Store. Additionally, this release phases out DeX for PC and downloadable edge panels in favor of Link to Windows and third-party solutions. Notably, this update introduces new ringtones and notification tones for the first time since the launch of the Galaxy S10 series.
Unpleasant Odor from S Pen
A number of users have reported an unpleasant odor emanating from the Galaxy S24 Ultra's S Pen, describing it as reminiscent of "burnt plastic." A moderator on Samsung's European forums clarified that this scent is a typical aspect of the pen’s operation and does not indicate any cause for alarm.
The odor is believed to result from chemical interactions affecting the plastic casing of the S Pen, triggered by heat generated internally within the device.
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Official Resources
- Galaxy S24 & S24+ – official Samsung page
- Galaxy S24 Ultra – official Samsung page