Description
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
The device has a 6.2-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. Galaxy S24 5G is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with Adreno 750 GPU. The phone has 8GB RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage; it runs on Android 14 with Samsung One UI 6.1.
All this is powered by a 4,000 mAh battery with 25W fast charging. It packs a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 50 MP primary sensor, a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle camera, and a 10 MP telephoto camera. On the front, there is a 12MP selfie camera. Galaxy S24 5G comes in colors Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, and Sapphire Blue.
Design and Build
Samsung Galaxy S24 5G leads the way for the S24 series launched on January 17, 2024. The handset weighs 167g and measures 147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm (5.79 x 2.78 x 0.30 in). Notably, the handset is featherlight and slim, making it as premium and desirable as expected of such a high-caliber smartphone.
The handset is built using Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), and aluminum frame. Its robust build helps the handset withstand rough handling and ensures durability and longevity. An Armor aluminum 2 frame offers more brutal drop and scratch resistance. The versatility of the handset is further enhanced by the fact that it supports Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) and is IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min).
Display
On display, the Corning Gorilla Armor on the Galaxy S24 Ultra is optically enhanced and demonstrates superior durability against damage caused by everyday scratches. The Gorilla Armor delivers dramatically reduced reflection by up to 75% in a wide range of lighting conditions, ensuring a smooth, comfortable viewing experience.
You will enjoy viewing videos and browsing through your content and apps, featuring a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) display. Across the Galaxy S24 series, design enhancements with slimmer and even bezels make it easier to immerse in any viewing experience and enable larger screen sizes. Boasting an impressive 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density), you will have a great cinematic experience watching videos and consuming content. Protecting the screen is a Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which helps guarantee fewer scratches and breakage on the screen.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Camera Set up
The premium device comes packed with a high-performance camera and video recording package.
Selfie Camera
Galaxy S24 packs a single, 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF camera. The camera has Dual video call, Auto-HDR, and HDR10+ features and can record 4K@30/60fps and 1080p@30fps videos. With such a front camera package, you will enjoy taking selfies, recording 4K videos, and holding high-quality video calls.
Main Camera
The handset comes installed with a triple camera set-up consisting of:
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56″, 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS primary camera
- 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94″, 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom lens
- 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″ 1.4µm sensor with Super Steady video
Galaxy S24’s integrated primary camera has excellent features, including an LED flash, auto-HDR, and panorama, allowing you to maximize your camera experience as you take pictures.
Being able to record 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+ videos with stereo sound recording capabilities and gyro-EIS, it is evident that Galaxy S24 is a powerful and wonderful device to have. Shooting crisp, high-quality pictures and recording awesome videos for fun right at your fingertips with the smartphone adds up to the high expectations and price tag that come along with it.
Phone Performance
This is where Galaxy S24 stands out as a distinguished, premium device.
Operating System
It comes installed with Android 14 OS, along with One UI 6.1. not only do you have access to Android’s latest software and apps, but you also have a better user experience as you navigate the features and functionality of the smartphone.
Android 14 enables you to make your smartphone more personal, protected, and accessible with new OS upgrades. It offers improved photo quality, new themes, and high-quality AI-generated wallpapers. Besides, the new OS provides improved privacy updates on your health, safety, and data.
Samsung’s One UI 6.1 on Galaxy S24 5G is an upgrade from One UI 6.0. it comes with new AI-assisted interface features. Some of these key features include:
- Live translate during a phone call
- Chat Assist in Samsung Keyboard
- Generative photo editing
- Transform any video to slow-motion
- Circle to Search with Google
- Recorder Transcribe
- Note Assist for Samsung Notes
- Android Auto assists
Phone Processing Power
Samsung Galaxy S24 is powered by a Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) (US and Canadian markets) and Exynos 2400 (4 nm) for the rest of the world. Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 matches the demands of A 5G devices, enabling Galaxy to achieve newfound creativity using generative AI, mobile gaming, and capturing unique content. The ultra-intelligent Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 redefines your experience with premium-level photography, gaming, audio, and beyond performance. You will thus enjoy the following:
- Fast, limitless connectivity
- Console-Defying Gaming Features
- Intelligent Capture of extraordinary content with generative AI voice-activated photo and video editing.
- Premium-Level Performance
- Generative AI Excellence
Security and Privacy
There are increased concerns over data security and privacy issues. Secured by Samsung Knox, Galaxy’s defense-grade, multi-layer security platform, Galaxy S24 helps safeguard critical information. It protects against vulnerabilities with end-to-end secure hardware, real-time threat detection, and collaborative protection.
Over an extended period, Samsung has been committed to providing users with choice and control over their devices, continuing in the era of AI. You have complete control over your Galaxy S24 handset, particularly how much access you allow to your data to enhance AI experiences through Advanced Intelligence settings, which can turn off online data processing for AI features.
Knox Matrix
The Knox Matrix fulfills the vision to enable a secure, connected, and password-less future on smartphones. You can now browse websites and apps without worrying about phishing attacks and unauthorized access to your data. Enhanced Data Protection offers end-to-end encryption when users backup, sync, or restore their data with Samsung Cloud, allowing them to connect to other devices while staying synchronized and secure while using your Galaxy S24.
This ensures the data can only be encrypted or decrypted on your device. And if access to a trusted device is lost, a recovery code can help prevent data loss. Your Galaxy S24 is also protected with Samsung’s expansive list of innovative security and privacy features, including:
- Knox Vault
- Security & Privacy Dashboard
- Auto Blocker
- Secure Wi-Fi
- Private Share
- Maintenance Mode etc.
Storage Space
Boasting 128GB 8GB RAM / 256GB 8GB RAM / 512GB 8GB RAM internal memory, the Samsung Galaxy S24 is a statement of intent for high performance. UFS 3.1 technology on 128GB only and UFS 4.0 technology optimizes storage space and reduces space redundancy. Samsung UFS 4.0 storage fits the 5G era, offering speeds of 4200MBps, write speeds of 2800MBps, and 1TB of memory in a 1.0mm form factor.
Thus, You will enjoy fast processing with the installed 8 RAM, even when subjecting the device to high-intensity use without lagging/losing speed efficiencies. Up to 512GB of ROM provides sufficient space to load multimedia for your indulgence (PDF files, pictures, videos, and other supported formats).
Audio Output and Speakers
Galaxy S24 5G comes equipped with stereo speakers, which provide high-quality audio output, as usual from Samsung smartphones. The handset does not come along with a 3.5mm jack port. Instead, it comes installed with an alternative: a 32-bit/384kHz audio, Tuned by AKG.
Network, Connectivity, and Communications
GSM
The new Galaxy handset is 5G enabled. It relies on GSM/ CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/ LTE network technology, which provides better, seamless networking and connectivity when making calls. The device supports up to 5G bands and leverages HSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), and 5G network speeds, providing fast uploading and downloading of large, heavy files for your indulgence.
Wireless Connectivity
Enjoy fast, efficient, and safe wireless connectivity for the internet and Bluetooth. The handset comes installed with 5.3, A2DP, LE Bluetooth technology, an upgrade from previous versions. Bluetooth v5.3 provides better connectivity with smart devices paired to your S24 5G. With increased access to the internet as digitization, internet connectivity has become a priority. Samsung installed Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, and Wi-Fi Direct in their device, which is fast, efficient, safe, and developed for the best user experience when using the internet (less buffering).
Wired Connectivity
Wired connectivity is fundamental to any smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S24, a modern high-end smartphone, comes installed with a high-tech, more enhanced USB Type-C 3.2, OTG for wired connectivity. USB Type-C 3.2, OTG offers faster data transfer speeds and supports more power modes than USB-C. It preserves existing USB 3.1 and SuperSpeed+ data modes while supporting two-lane operation, doubling the data rates to 10 and 20 Gbit/s (1 and ~2.4 GB/s).
