The camera hardware on the S24 and S24 Plus hasn't changed from the previous generation, but there are a few processing updates. The phones support Ultra HDR image capture, editing, and sharing to social media. The article concludes that the S24 and S24 Plus are good, reliable phones, with the S24 Plus being the ultimate crowd-pleaser for someone who wants a great Android phone. However, the Pixel 8 Pro is also suggested as an alternative due to its 5x telephoto and less fussy software.
Key takeaways:
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus borrow design and AI tech ideas from Apple and Google, but the software is all Samsung. The standard Galaxy S24 starts at $799 and the Galaxy S24 Plus starts at $999.
- Both phones have slightly taller screens and slimmer bezels than their predecessors. The S24 Plus has upgraded from a 1080p to a 1440p panel. The phones also feature flat-edge design, similar to iPhones.
- The S24 and S24 Plus come with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset in the US, while models sold outside the US will have Samsung’s own Exynos chips. The phones have similar battery performance to the S24 Ultra.
- The camera hardware on the S24 and S24 Plus hasn't changed from the previous generation, but there are a few processing updates. Samsung is ahead of Google in adopting Ultra HDR, the new image format supported by Android 14.