PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24 vs Camon 40 Premier 5G

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point 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 · Camon 40 Premier 5G 70 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$9.90/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031
2025◆ Buy-by May 20282030

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24 90Camon 40 Premier 5G 80

The Galaxy S24's screen is the better one — 6.2-inch dynamic amoled 2x, fhd+ (2340×1080), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S24 92Camon 40 Premier 5G 74

The Galaxy S24's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S24 79Camon 40 Premier 5G 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S24 60Camon 40 Premier 5G 82

5,100mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Camon 40 Premier 5G lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24 66Camon 40 Premier 5G 55

The Galaxy S24 is supported until Jan 2031 — 9 months longer than the Camon 40 Premier 5G.

Value
Galaxy S24 71Camon 40 Premier 5G 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24Camon 40 Premier 5G
Price (street)$549$450
Display6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.67-inch LTPO AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, Gorilla Glass 7i
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)MediaTek Dimensity 8350 (4nm)
RAM8GB12GB
Storage128GB/256GB/512GB256GB
Battery4,000 mAh5,100 mAh
Charging25W wired, 15W wireless70W wired
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP periscope telephoto, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm161 × 75 × 7.7 mm
Weight167 g193 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69
Supported untilJan 2031May 2030

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