Samsung Galaxy S24 5G 512GB

The camera setup on the Samsung Galaxy S24 is the same as its predecessor. The handset sports triple rear cameras comprising a 50MP primary sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP 3x telephoto lens. Up front, the phone is equipped with a 12MP shooter for selfies and video calling. However, the company has added some additional features and improved imaging algorithms. While I didn't have the S23 to check how much of an improvement the new image algorithms bring, the image quality of the S24 is generally excellent, reaching the standard of the flagship.Typical of Samsung, the colours look slightly boosted, but they don't deviate from reality much. The images look crisp and vibrant, with plenty of details across lighting scenarios. While the ultra-wide shots may not be as detailed as the regular camera, they still look plenty rich and appealing. There is no shift in colour while switching from the primary camera to the 3x telephoto sensor, and whether it is being used for close-ups or portraits, the results look impressive in favourable lighting conditions. However, the quality begins to deteriorate with digital zoom, and the smartphone's maximum 30x zoom offers little to boast about.Nevertheless, similar to its Ultra variant, the regular S24 also supports Ultra HDR, which enhances image quality by boosting colours, contrast ratio, and brightness. Additionally, the smartphone exhibits minimal light flare while capturing images in low light. The front camera produces selfies with near-perfect skin tones and profound facial details.

After experimenting with the Snapdragon chipsets last year, Samsung has gone back to its in-house Exynos chipsets for the regular S24 and S24 Plus. Both devices rock the Exynos 2400 chipset, equivalent to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, under the hood. The vanilla S24 gets 8GB of RAM and up to 512GB of non-expandable storage. The performance is commendable for the device of its calibre. The smartphone is swift with everything thrown at it, be it multitasking, browsing, social media scrolling, or streaming. The handset can even manage gaming without breaking a sweat, although due to its small screen, the gaming experience might not be as impressive.As for the Samsung Galaxy S24 AnTuTu, Geekbench, and other benchmark scores, they remain around the same ballpark as its elder sibling S24 Ultra. Check it out:Software-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S24 runs on the all-new Android 14-based OneUI 6.1 out of the box. The UI remains largely the same as the previous iteration of OneUI, with several pre-installed apps from Google, Microsoft, and Samsung. However, there are a few iterations under the hood, including redesigned quick settings, clutter-free weather apps, new customisation options, performance enhancements, and more. All these changes make the software more user-friendly than ever before. The company has also extended its extended its software support for the device, from five major updates to seven, aligning it with the latest Google Pixel smartphones. This ensures that your Samsung Galaxy S24 will remain relevant until 2031.Additionally, the smartphone is integrated with several AI features, including Live Translate, Circle to Search, Chat Assist, Transcript Assist, and more. You can read more about them in detail in our S24 Ultra review. In essence, these AI tools are here to enhance productivity, make communication more seamless, and add some fun to the captured moments. These features can be monetised starting in 2026.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 houses a 4,000mAh battery, with 25W wired fast charging and 15W wireless charging support. While the fast charging may seem slower compared to its competitors, it doesn't feel as sluggish due to the smartphone's compact battery pack. The handset takes roughly over an hour to achieve a full charge from 0-100 percent with a compatible charging brick, which needs to be purchased separately. The smartphone is only bundled with a Type-C charging cable.After a full charge, the Samsung Galaxy S24 provides a decent battery backup that should comfortably last you through the day with regular usage. Slightly heavier usage, such as navigation and recording high-res video, may require you to charge the device at least once during the day. On the PC Mark battery test, the handset returned with a respectable score of 14 hours and 43 minutes. While the battery life looks fine for a compact phone, it could have been better.