PhoneLifespan

12 Pro+ vs Galaxy A24 4G

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy A24 4G

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy A24 4G is supported until Apr 2028 at $5.40 per month of safe use, while the 12 Pro+ runs out in Jan 2028 ($15.35/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 Pro+ 63 · Galaxy A24 4G 64 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Realme 12 Pro+ $300
Buy with care$15.35/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Samsung Galaxy A24 4G $120
Buy with care$5.40/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028

Category by category

Display
12 Pro+ 70Galaxy A24 4G 50

The 12 Pro+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch curved amoled, 2412x1080, 120hz.

Performance
12 Pro+ 56Galaxy A24 4G 44

The 12 Pro+'s Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
12 Pro+ 79Galaxy A24 4G 55

The 12 Pro+ has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 1).

Battery
12 Pro+ 80Galaxy A24 4G 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
12 Pro+ 23Galaxy A24 4G 26

The Galaxy A24 4G is supported until Apr 2028 — 3 months longer than the 12 Pro+.

Value
12 Pro+ 63Galaxy A24 4G 64

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
Spec12 Pro+Galaxy A24 4G
Price (street)$300$120
Display6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.5-inch Super AMOLED, 1080x2340 (FHD+), 90Hz
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2Helio G99
RAM8GB/12GB4GB/6GB/8GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB128GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired25W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 64MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide50MP main, 5MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro
Dimensions161.5 × 74.0 × 8.8 mm162.1 × 77.6 × 8.3 mm
Weight196 g195 g
Water resistanceIP65None
Supported untilJan 2028Apr 2028

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