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Our takeEditorial$399 for a QHD+ 2,600-nit display, 4,900 mAh battery, real 3x telephoto, and seven years of updates — the value pick of Samsung's 2024 line in 2026.
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Samsung Galaxy S24+
8.0/10 UpPhone score
Samsung's plus-size 2024 flagship at $399 — 6.7-inch QHD+ display, real 3x telephoto, 4,900 mAh battery, 45W charging.
Storage
Screen
6.7"
Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AC (4 nm)
Camera
50 MP
Water
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum 2 frame
The verdict, & two little voices
Should you actually get the Samsung Galaxy S24+?
The editor weighs in — flanked by the optimist on her shoulder and the cynic on the other.
“Same display tier as the S24 Ultra and a bigger battery than the regular S24, at less than half the Ultra's price.”
“Same display tier as the S24 Ultra without the 5x telephoto, S Pen, or titanium frame that justified the Ultra premium.”
Our take
Samsung's plus-size 2024 flagship at $399 — 6.7-inch QHD+ display, real 3x telephoto, 4,900 mAh battery, 45W charging.
The S24+ is the middle child of Samsung's 2024 flagship line and the value pick of the bunch in 2026. Same 6.7-inch class display as the S24 Ultra in terms of brightness and pixel density — a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X at 2,600 nits, QHD+ resolution, 120 Hz adaptive — at the smaller form factor and without the curved-edge legacy. Same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip and 12 GB of RAM as the Ultra. The triple rear camera (50 MP main, 12 MP ultrawide, 10 MP 3x optical telephoto) carries over from the regular S24, but the bigger 4,900 mAh battery and 45W wired charging are the meaningful upgrades over the small sibling. At Verizon's $399 outright in 2026 — under half of what this phone cost at launch — the value column finally tilts hard in this phone's favor. Two generations behind on silicon, one of the better remaining buys at this price.
What we love
- $399 outright is real money saved — Samsung's plus-size 2024 flagship at well under half the launch price
- 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED at 2,600 nits — same display tier as the S24 Ultra at a smaller size
- 4,900 mAh battery and 45W wired charging — meaningful upgrades over the regular S24's 4,000 mAh and 25W
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy with 12 GB RAM — same chip as the S24 Ultra
- Real 3x optical telephoto — the lens that separates S-series from the budget A-line
- IP68 water resistance, dual SIM (physical plus eSIM)
- Seven years of OS and security updates from launch — supported through 2031
What we don't
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is two generations behind the chip in the S26 family now — heavy gaming throttles harder than newer flagships
- 196 grams is mid-weight — heavier than the compact S24, lighter than the Ultra
- Camera hardware is identical to the regular S24 — no telephoto reach upgrade despite the larger chassis
- No S Pen, no titanium frame — the Ultra-only differentiators stay Ultra-only
- No microSD slot
Full specifications
Display
Size6.7"
TypeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution1440 x 3120 px
PPI513
Refresh120 Hz
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AC (4 nm)
RAM12 GB
Storage256 GB
OSAndroid 15
Cellular5G
Camera
Rear camera50 MP
Rear camera 210 MP
Front camera12 MP
VideoYes
Battery
Wireless charging15W wireless
Design
Dimensions158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight196
ColorsOnyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue
Water ratingIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum 2 frame
Form factorSlate
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothYes, 5.3
NFCYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Networks5G: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 4G: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | 3G: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | 2G: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
Samsung Galaxy S24+ on individual carriers
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36-mo term
$27.78/mo
total $52.78 over term
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36-mo term
$27.77/mo
total $57.77 over term
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$27.77/mo
total $87.77 over term
Unlimited
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$27.77/mo
total $117.77 over term
Frequently asked questions about the Samsung Galaxy S24+
What kind of display does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ have?
A 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel running 120 Hz adaptive refresh, 1440x3120 resolution, 2,600 nits peak brightness, HDR10+. Same display tier as the S24 Ultra at the slightly smaller plus-size form factor. The LTPO panel adapts refresh rate from 1 Hz on static content all the way up to 120 Hz, which helps the battery on idle screens. QHD+ resolution at 6.7 inches is sharper than the FHD+ on the regular S24. 2,600 nits is plenty for direct sun. Colors run vivid by default with a Natural mode for accuracy.
What kind of camera does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ have?
A triple rear setup: 50 MP main with optical image stabilization, 12 MP ultrawide, and 10 MP 3x optical telephoto. Same hardware as the regular S24 — the larger chassis didn't earn a telephoto upgrade. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy ISP does competent low-light noise reduction; reviewers placed the system among the better non-Ultra Android cameras of 2024. The 3x optical telephoto is the lens that separates S-series from the budget A-line at any price — actually useful for portraits and faraway subjects in a way digital crops are not. The Ultra's 5x telephoto and 200 MP main are still a meaningful camera step up.
What is the battery life of the Samsung Galaxy S24+?
4,900 mAh on a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy that runs efficiently. Comfortable two-day endurance on light use, full-day on heavy use with charge to spare. The bigger cell is the most visible upgrade over the regular S24 — 900 mAh more capacity makes a real-world difference. 45W wired charging gets to about 65 percent in 30 minutes with a compatible brick (not in box) and to full in just over an hour. 15W wireless on Qi pads, 4W reverse wireless to top off earbuds.
What processor does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ use?
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy on 4 nm with 12 GB of RAM — Samsung's overclocked variant of Qualcomm's 2024 flagship chip, the same silicon as in the S24 Ultra. Geekbench scores were close to Apple's A17 Pro at launch. By 2026 it is two generations behind the chip in the S26 family. Day-to-day apps open immediately, sustained gaming runs well, the chassis stays warm rather than hot under load. Galaxy AI features run on-device thanks to the chip's NPU, though the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy in the S25 line handles them more efficiently.
How much storage does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ have?
256 GB UFS 4.0 internal storage on this configuration, no microSD slot. The S24+ skipped the 128 GB entry tier — 256 GB was the floor at retail. About 235 GB usable after the system partition, room for thousands of photos and a generous game library. The S24+ also shipped in a 512 GB version for the next tier up.
What kind of speakers does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ have?
Stereo setup with a bottom-firing main speaker and the earpiece doing duty as the second channel. AKG-tuned with Dolby Atmos. Loud, clear, with more low-end body than the compact regular S24 thanks to the larger chassis. Fine for podcasts, calls, and casual video.
Does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ support fingerprint or face unlock?
Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor (Qualcomm 3D Sonic Gen 2) plus face unlock via the front camera. The ultrasonic reader is the strongest implementation Samsung has shipped — works through screen protectors, reads wet fingers reliably, doesn't flash a bright square at night. Face unlock is camera-only here, not a 3D depth sensor like Face ID, so it works for unlocking but not for payments. Use the fingerprint for banking apps.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24+ water-resistant?
IP68 rated, which Samsung specifies as 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. Standard flagship rating — survives a drop in the sink, a swim in the pool, rain at a concert. Not a dive watch. Salt water voids the rating; rinse with fresh water if it happens.
