Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S24, Plus, and Ultra: Choosing the Best Model for You

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New Samsung Galaxy S24 Unpacked Event Review

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New product launches are always exciting, especially when you’re looking to upgrade your smartphone. But while these launches are fun, they can also be overwhelming, with companies delivering a lot of information in a short amount of time. January’s Samsung Unpacked event was no different.

Review: Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus: A week later, I’ve forgotten about the Ultra model

Samsung’s Unpacked event focused largely on the new features of the Galaxy S24 lineup of smartphones. From increased battery life to artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, all three of the Samsung Galaxy S24 smartphones are some of the best options available on the market right now. Now that ZDNET’s team of reviewers has spent the past two weeks testing the devices, here are the key differences you should know as you decide on which model to buy.

Specifications

ModelStarting PriceDisplayResolutionRefresh RateProcessorRAMStorageMain CameraFront CameraOSBatteryDurabilityColors
Galaxy S24$7996.2″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2600 nits peak, Always-on1080 x 2340 pixels120HzSnapdragon 8 Gen 38GB128GB, 256GB, 512GB50MP f/1.8 wide, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto – 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 30/60fps12MP f2.2 – 4K at 60fpsAndroid 144,000mAh, 50% in 30 minutesIP68, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with aluminum frameOnyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
Galaxy S24 Plus$9996.7″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2600 nits peak, Always-on1440 x 3088 pixels120HzSnapdragon 8 Gen 312GB256GB, 512GB50MP f/1.8 wide, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto – 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 30/60/120fps12MP f2.2 – 4K at 60fpsAndroid 144,900mAh, 65% in 30 minutesIP68, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with aluminum frameOnyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
Galaxy S24 Ultra$1,2996.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2600 nits peak, Always-on1440 x 3088 pixels120HzSnapdragon 8 Gen 312GB256GB, 512GB, 1TB200MP f/1.7 wide, 12MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto – 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 30/60/120fps12MP f2.2 – 4K at 60fpsAndroid 145,000mAh, 65% in 30 minutesIP68, Gorilla Glass Armor with titanium frameTitanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow

You should buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if…

  • You want to make the most of Samsung’s new AI features
  • You want a top-of-the-line camera

You should buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus if…

  • You like a large phone but not the large price tag
  • Battery life is your priority

You should buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 if…

  • You want all the new AI features for less
  • You want a phone that fits comfortably in your palm

Alternatives to consider:

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