Samsung’s new Galaxy S24 is a compact powerhouse where refinement can be find everywhere: the improved design, more advanced screen and bigger battery, and it’s also the first phone with Galaxy AI.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Intro
Struggling to find a good compact phone? In just a few days, Samsung is unveiling three new Galaxy phones and among them the vanilla Galaxy S24 model promises a compact size, all-around refinement, big performance upgrades and even a sprinkle of magical “Galaxy AI”.
“Compact” here is a relative term: at 6.2 inches, the Galaxy S24 is nowhere nearly as small as mini phones of the recent past, but in 2024 when most phones come with giant 6.7-inch+ screens, it fits the bill.
If we have to be even more specific, this new Galaxy S24 is a tiny bit bigger than last year’s 6.1-inch Galaxy S23 model, but in exchange for that you get a new design along with quite a few other advantages. So let’s take a look at all the new features and see why the Galaxy S24 could well be the best compact phone of the year.
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Evolved design with flat sides
Slimmer screen borders, uniform bezel
Compact 6.2″ size (but slightly bigger 6.1″ S23)
Fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor (in most markets)
But still 8GB of RAM
New “Galaxy AI” features
Same triple camera hardware, but new camera processing
Slightly bigger, 4000mAh battery
Unchanged charging speeds
Table of Contents:
Specs
Design and Colors
Display
Camera
Performance
Software
Battery and Charging
Audio Quality
Alternatives
Summary
Galaxy S24 SpecsSame price, lots of smaller refinements
Let’s kick this off with a quick summary of the expected Galaxy S24 specs:
SpecsGalaxy S24
Size and Weight Unknown
But slightly larger than S23
Display 6.17″ OLED
120Hz
2,600 nits peak brightness
Processor Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in most markets
Software Samsung One UI 6.1 on top of Android 14
Cameras 50MP main
10MP 3X zoom
12MP ultra-wide
12MP front
Battery Size 4,000 mAh
Charging Speeds 25W via cable
15W wireless
Prices 8/128GB for $800
8/256GB for $900
Galaxy S24 Design & ColorsFlat sides for an iPhone-inspired design style
Thanks to numerous leaks, the Galaxy S24 design is not much of a secret.
First of all, it is ever so slightly larger at 6.2 inches, but still very much compact. The sides of the phone now seem to be completely flat, a look much like recent Apple iPhones. We find phones with flat sides are easier to grab from a table, so most will probably like this new style.
The Galaxy S24 is still likely to have an aluminum frame. The fancier and more durable titanium will only be used on the pricier S24 Ultra version.
