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Samsung Galaxy S24+ Plus 5G

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  • 6.7-inch AMOLED display, 3120x1440 resolution, 120Hz refresh rate
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, 12GB LPDDR5x RAM
  • 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0 storage, no microSD slot
  • 4900mAh battery, 45W wired charging, 15W wireless
  • 50MP main + 12MP ultra-wide + 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom), 12MP front camera

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Summary

A 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO AMOLED flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 12GB RAM, a 4900mAh battery, a 50MP triple camera with 3x optical zoom, IP68 and Samsung’s 7-year OS update commitment.

Strengths

  • Measured battery life is long: Consumer Reports recorded 50.5 hours, CNN Underscored 26 hours 24 minutes of video playback.
  • The 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz LTPO panel is bright in sunlight and owners frequently commend it.
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with 12GB RAM runs current games and daily tasks without strain.
  • The 50MP triple camera with 3x optical zoom is very good for regular use.
  • Seven years of OS updates and security patches is Samsung’s longest ever commitment.
  • IP68 plus Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an Armor Aluminum 2 frame survived Consumer Reports water intrusion testing.

Weaknesses

  • No charger in the US box; a 45W USB-PD PPS charger runs roughly $25-50 extra.
  • The 10MP telephoto is lower resolution than rivals and zoom quality degrades beyond the 3x optical point.
  • Storage tops out at 512GB with no microSD expansion, so the purchase choice is permanent.
  • Owners report battery degradation after roughly two years and Wi-Fi problems after the One UI 8.5 update.
  • The phone is slippery without a case, and resale value trails the S24 Ultra and base S24.
  • Low-light camera output is adequate but not class-leading, and some owners report heating during intensive tasks and in poor reception areas.

Verified specifications

ModelUS Snapdragon variant, SM-S926U; Exynos 2400 internationally.
Display6.70-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1440x3120 (QHD+), 120Hz LTPO, HDR10+, 2600 nits peak brightness, 513 ppi.
ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC, 4 nm) with Adreno 750 GPU.
Memory12GB LPDDR5x RAM; 256GB or 512GB UFS 4.0 storage, no microSD slot.
Battery4900mAh (Samsung UK lists 4755mAh rated); 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless.
Rear camera50MP main (f/1.8, 24mm, OIS) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 67mm, 3x optical zoom, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 13mm, 120°).
Front camera12MP (f/2.2, 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF).
Videorear 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p slow motion up to 960 fps; front 4K at 30/60 fps.
DurabilityIP68 (up to 1.5 m for 30 min); Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; Armor Aluminum 2 frame.
Connectivity5G (sub-6 and mmWave in the US), Wi-Fi 6e tri-band, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2.
SIMnano-SIM plus eSIM, dual SIM capable.
OSAndroid 14 with One UI 6.1 at launch; Samsung committed to 7 major OS updates and 7 years of security patches.
Fingerprint sensorunder-display ultrasonic.
Materials and weight158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm; 196g.
In the boxUSB-C cable, SIM ejector tool, quick start documentation; no charger in the US retail box.
Chargingup to 45W wired via USB-PD PPS with a separately purchased charger.
Full research notes and sources

Battery life and charging

Independent testing consistently puts endurance at the top of the 2024 flagship field. Consumer Reports measured 50.5 hours on the 512GB variant and rated portability and battery excellent. CNN Underscored’s video playback test ran 26 hours 24 minutes, which they called the longest-lasting phone they had ever tested. Android Authority, writing in January 2025, got roughly a day and a half with 7-8 hours of screen time, and two full days with careful battery management. Owners credit the light performance mode and the phone learning usage patterns. The 45W wired charge is advertised at 65% in 30 minutes, but Samsung does not ship a charger in the US retail box, so hitting that speed means buying a 45W USB-PD PPS adapter separately, typically $25-50. The 4900mAh battery is non-removable; replacement requires Samsung service or an authorized repair shop. Some owners report noticeably worse battery after about two years, and long-term health data beyond that mark is thin.

Camera and display

The rear system pairs a 50MP main sensor with OIS, a 10MP 3x optical telephoto and a 12MP 120° ultrawide, tuned to keep colors consistent across all three cameras. ZDNET called the camera reliable; owners describe it as very good for regular use and appreciate the 3x zoom. The weaknesses are specific: the telephoto’s 10MP sensor trails rivals, quality degrades past the optical point, and low-light output is adequate rather than class-leading. Galaxy AI features are genuinely useful per PCMag, but they require a Samsung account and an internet connection, and some features had limited language support at launch.

Software, support and longevity

Samsung committed at launch to 7 major OS updates and 7 years of security patches, matching Google’s Pixel 8 commitment and beating most Android competitors at 4-5 years, though actual timing varies by carrier and region. One UI is regularly praised for customization and smoothness. The support window is the main reason to hold onto the phone longer, and it materially improves total cost of ownership versus shorter-update rivals. Mashable and PhoneArena both documented early-adopter bugs on the S24 series, and some owners report Wi-Fi connection problems after the One UI 8.5 update that require daily restarts. A small number of owners report GPS freezing with third-party apps, tied to the Exynos variant rather than this US Snapdragon model.

Repairs and running costs

Routine ownership costs beyond the phone are small: the optional charger, a case, and Samsung Care+ if you want extended coverage. The standard Samsung limited warranty is one year parts and labor in the US. The battery is non-removable, so replacement means a Samsung service visit or an authorized repair shop. Owner-reported problems to plan around are battery degradation near the two-year mark, heating during intensive tasks or in areas with poor reception, and the slippery glass back that makes a case close to mandatory.

Is it worth it?

At launch the 256GB model was $999.99, and GSMArena’s market aggregation now puts 256GB/12GB around $395, with PCMag listing verified refurbished from $640. At those discounted 2026 prices the S24+ is strong value: you get a sharp QHD+ 120Hz display, flagship performance, a triple camera with 3x zoom, and seven years of software support that extends the usable lifespan well past shorter-update Android rivals. It makes the most sense if you want near-S24 Ultra hardware without the S Pen, the 200MP camera or the 100x zoom, and you are buying at a discount rather than launch price. If you need class-leading low-light photos or the longest zoom range, look at newer flagships instead.

Which model this is

This page covers the Samsung Galaxy S24+ 5G sold in the US with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, model SM-S926U, in 256GB and 512GB configurations with 12GB of RAM. International models run the Exynos 2400 with different modem efficiency, and the base S24 and S24 Ultra are separate phones. The US Amazon listing carries ASIN B0D365SPZN. Snapdragon and Exynos variants should not be merged when judging modem or battery behavior.

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