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Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S24 Plus

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In a nutshell

They share the same Exynos 2400 chip, the same 50MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S24 has the lower launch price, a lighter 167g body and a smaller 6.2-inch screen. The Galaxy S24 Plus counters with more memory with 12GB of RAM, faster 45W wired charging and longer battery life.

At 256GB, the Galaxy S24 launched at £859 and the Galaxy S24 Plus at £999.

Available models

Galaxy S24

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S24 Plus

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S24 83/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 83/100

Both should get OS updates for the same length of time, until about 2031 (est.).

Weight:The Galaxy S24 weighs 167g and the Galaxy S24 Plus 196g, so the Galaxy S24 is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same armour aluminium frame.

Front glass:Both have the same Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front.

Released

2024
2024

Updates until (est.)

2031
2031

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Armour Aluminium

Weight

167gLighter
196g

Release date

31 January 2024
31 January 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm

Security updates until

2031
2031

Performance

Galaxy S24 79/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 88/100

The same Exynos 2400 chip in both, so expect the same everyday speed.

Memory:The Galaxy S24 Plus has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the Galaxy S24, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

Storage:The Galaxy S24 launched in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB and the Galaxy S24 Plus in 256GB and 512GB.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Chip

Exynos 2400
Exynos 2400

RAM

8GB
12GBMore memory

Storage options

128GB, 256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S24 92/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 96/100

The Galaxy S24 Plus has the bigger screen, at 6.7 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S24 Plus's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Galaxy S24.

Panel:The Galaxy S24 uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2340 x 1080 and the Galaxy S24 Plus a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3120 x 1440.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 2600 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.2"
6.7"Bigger screen

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2340 x 1080
3120 x 1440

Peak brightness

2600 nits (maker figure)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S24 70/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 70/100

The same 50MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 8K 30fps, the same top setting.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

10MP
10MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

8K 30fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S24 67/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 79/100

The Galaxy S24 Plus lasts longer on Samsung's figures, up to 31 hours of video against 29.

Battery life:Samsung rates the Galaxy S24 at up to 29 hours of video playback and the Galaxy S24 Plus at up to 31 hours.

Capacity:The Galaxy S24 Plus has the bigger battery, 4900mAh against 4000mAh.

Wired charging:The Galaxy S24 Plus charges at up to 45W over a cable against 25W on the Galaxy S24.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

Battery

4000mAh
4900mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

25W
45WFaster charging

Wireless charging

Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Video playback (maker)

Up to 29 hours
Up to 31 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S24 81/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 81/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6E.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port.

SIM:Both take the same Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S24 if you want the lower launch price and a lighter 167g body. Buy the Galaxy S24 Plus if you want more memory with 12GB of RAM and faster 45W wired charging.

Buy the Galaxy S24 if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want a lighter 167g body
  • You want a smaller 6.2-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S24 Plus if

  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
  • You want faster 45W wired charging
  • You want longer battery life
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FAQs

The Galaxy S24 Plus's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.2-inch screen on the Galaxy S24.

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Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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