PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S24+

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 0 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S24 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy S24 71 · Galaxy S24+ 71 methodology

The lifespan decider

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

Samsung Galaxy S24 $549
Safe to buy$9.91/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699
Safe to buy$12.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24 90Galaxy S24+ 100

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S24 92Galaxy S24+ 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S24 79Galaxy S24+ 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Galaxy S24 60Galaxy S24+ 78

4,900mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24 66Galaxy S24+ 66

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy S24 71Galaxy S24+ 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24Galaxy S24+
Price (street)$549$699
Display6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB
Battery4,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight167 g196 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2031Jan 2031

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.