Earlier this year, Samsung introduced its flagship lineup, the S24 series on 17th January globally. The device is currently available in Bangladesh. So what makes this device so special? Let’s find out through the display, design, processor, pros and cons of the Samsung Galaxy S24 5G.
Key Specs of the Samsung Galaxy S24
Design and Build Quality
If you put last year’s S23 next to the S24, it will be hard to tell the difference. Other than being a millimeter taller and wider on the S24, there’s virtually no difference between the two. And that’s probably a good thing.
The S24 comes in at 147 mm by 70.6 mm by 7.6 mm with either 167 g or 168 g weight (depending on the processor). The front and back feature the latest Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with updated armor aluminum 2 making up the frame.
The three camera cutouts are arranged vertically with a single LED flash on the side. The S24 with all its powerhouse glory is a remarkably minimal smartphone with muted elements.
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Ports and buttons are all as usual from the S23. Users will get a host of sim options from nano-sim and e-sim to dual e-sim or dual nano-sim depending on the region. The micro SDXC and the headphones are missing as expected.
The S24 comes in Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, and Marble Gray color options. The device also retains the IP68 water and dust resistance of its predecessor (Up to 1.5 m for 30 mins).
The Display
The display on the S24 is a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel with 120Hz refresh rate HDR10+ support, 16 M color, and 2600 nits of peak brightness. The near end-to-end display looks every bit stunning as the spec suggests. It has a 1080 by 2340 pixels resolution at a 19.5: 9 aspect ratio. The pixel density comes in at 416 ppi. The screen-to-body ratio comes in at 90.9%.
The screen quality is the same as the S23 except now it gets even brighter and the bezels are even narrower. It's no secret that Samsung is the standard when it comes to smartphone displays and the S24 rightly holds up in its compact space.
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The Camera
There’s a triple camera setup on the Galaxy S24. Again, it’s the same sensors from last year’s S23 with almost all the tweaks and changes made on the software end.
The main sensor is a 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm wide-angle shooter with dual PDAF and OIS. The second sensor is a 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm telephoto lens, and the last one is a 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš ultrawide shooter. The front camera is a 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm wide-angle shooter.
The S24 with its camera performance doesn’t compare with the Ultra model. Pictures taken in daylight came out great with good exposure, color balance, and dynamic range. The ultrawide shooter also held its ground on par with the main sensor.
However, things are almost the same as the S23 when it comes to nighttime photography. There are still noticeable grains even with the night mode on. The exposure was great but it still leaves much to be desired from a flagship smartphone. The front camera took great photos outdoors and indoors and the 3x portrait shots.
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The maximum videography capacities for rear and front cameras are 8K at 24/30fps, and 4K at 30/60 fps respectively. The video quality was flagship-worthy with its focus, smoothness, and overall stability.
Processor and Performance
The processor is where things get a bit convoluted with the S24. Unlike last year, Exynos is back on the Galaxy S24. The S24 comes with Exynos 2400 based on 4 Nm architecture for all international models.
However, the USA, Canadian, and Chinese variants come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 also based on 4 Nm architecture.
The Exynos chip is a deca-core processor whereas the Snapdragon one is the usual octa-core one. The change is also reflected in the GPU as the Exynos chip comes with Xclipse 940 and the Snapdragon one comes with Adreno 750.
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Here's a side-by-side comparison in terms of benchmark scores.
| Benchmark/Processor | Geekbench 6 | Antutu 10 | 3D Mark |
| Exynos 2400 |
2196 (single core) 6964 (multi-core) |
1777263 | 13930 |
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
2193 (single core) 7304 (multi-core) |
2087940 | 16526 |
In terms of performance benchmark, it is clear that the 8 Gen 3 holds a slightly upper hand over the Exynos processor.
In the test, the Snapdragon processor performed as it should. The gaming experience was top-notch notch with Warzone supporting max settings. We were able to get a constant 60 fps until the device started heating. After an hour or so, the fps stabilized between 45 to 50. The results were similar to PUBG, Genshin Impact, and Asphalt 9.
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Day-to-day use was also a breeze with the S24. Everything felt quick and snappy with no lags whatsoever.
Software
The software is also where Samsung has hit it out of the park. The company is offering up to 7 years of security and major software updates for the entire S24 series. The S24 itself comes with One UI 6.1 based on Android 14. It’s clean and near bloatware-free which is miles better than what Samsung’s OS used to be.
Battery and Charge Time
The battery on the S24 is 4000 mAh. For a compact phone, the battery sacrifice was expected.
The device supports up to 25W wired fast charging that can take the device from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes.
The S24 also supports 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
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Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy S24
Pros:
- Compact size
- Strong build quality
- Excellent Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel
- Great Camera performance with telephoto and ultrawide lens
- IP68 water and dust resistance
- Host of AI features
- Up to 7 years of OS and security update
- Wireless and reverse charging facilities.
Cons:
- No headphone jack or micro SDXC slot
- No satellite SOS
- UFS 3.1 storage on 128 GB variant.
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Price of Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
The 8/128 GB variant of Galaxy S24 is currently available in Bangladesh for around BDT 72000. And, the 8/256 GB variant costs around BDT 80000. However, the price may vary depending on the sellers.
Verdict
The Galaxy S24 can be best described as an incremental update over last year’s S23. There are some minor tweaks which makes it even more polished, even more refined. The display, camera, and performance are its strongest suit as ever.
A better charging speed and the option for a global Snapdragon would’ve made things perfect for the S24. There are other compact smartphones like the Pixel 8. But the Samsung Galaxy S24 5G is simply a better all-around deal in the flagship market.
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