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Samsung Galaxy S24+
Get a Galaxy S24+ if you want a big QHD+ screen and 45W charging without paying for an Ultra: it has 12GB of RAM and more than four years of updates left.
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Samsung Galaxy S24+, from its Amazon listing.
Credit: Amazon.com (Associates Program). Amazon listing
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In short
Get a Galaxy S24+ if you want a big QHD+ screen and 45W charging without paying for an Ultra: it has 12GB of RAM and more than four years of updates left. It has a 6.7-inch screen, a 4,900 mAh battery and the S24's cameras, with a 3x telephoto. Pay up for the S24 Ultra only if you need its 200MP camera, 5x zoom, titanium frame or Wi-Fi 7.
Who it is for
- People who want a big, sharp screen without Ultra pricing. The 6.7-inch display is QHD+, and the S24+ launched at $999.99 against $1,299.99 for the S24 Ultra.
- Heavy app users. It has 12GB of RAM, half again as much as the S24's 8GB.
- Used buyers who want long support. Like every S24 model, it gets seven generations of Android upgrades and seven years of security updates.
Who should skip it
- Zoom fans. Its telephoto stops at 3x; the S24 Ultra adds a 5x lens and a 200MP main camera.
- S Pen users. Samsung lists the pen for the Ultra only.
- People who'd rather carry something smaller. The S24 is 6.2 inches and 5.93 oz, against 6.7 inches and 6.95 oz here.
What sets it apart
- A 6.7-inch QHD+ screen, the same resolution level as the S24 Ultra, with a 1–120Hz refresh rate.
- 12GB of RAM, against 8GB in the S24.
- 45W charging, up to 65% in about 30 minutes, where the 25W S24 reaches 50%.
- A 4,900 mAh battery (4,755 mAh rated), against 4,000 mAh in the S24.
- A 256GB base model, with 512GB available.
Caveats
- There's no 1TB version, and the 45W adapter is sold separately.
- Only the S24 Ultra gets a published brightness figure; the S24+ has none.
- Samsung rates battery capacity but not battery life, so there's no hours figure to compare.
Key specs
In the same order on every phone page, so you can compare models.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| Display size | 6.7-inch QHD+ as a full rectangle; 6.5 inches accounting for the rounded corners (viewable area is less) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X with Vision booster; QHD+, the same resolution level as the S24 Ultra | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Display resolution | QHD+; pixel count not published | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesThe S24 is FHD+. |
| Refresh rate | 1–120Hz adaptive (Super Smooth 120Hz) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Dimensions | 75.9 × 158.5 × 7.7 mm (footnote 22); 6.24 × 3.00 × 0.30 in (mmWave model) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Weight | 6.95 oz (mmWave model) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesSamsung lists the weight in ounces only. |
| Build materials | One-mass design; recycled plastics, glass and aluminum, and the first S series with recycled steel and TPU; battery with at least 50% recycled cobalt (10% in the S24) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesNot titanium. |
| Finishes | Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow; Samsung.com exclusives: Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, Sandstone Orange | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68: up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesThe same chip as the S24; the S23 used the 8 Gen 2 and the S25 the 8 Elite. |
| RAM | 12GB with 256GB or 512GB | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesThe S24 has 8GB. |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesThere's no 128GB or 1TB model. |
| Rear cameras | 50MP wide, F1.8, OIS, 85°; 12MP ultra-wide, F2.2, 120°; 10MP telephoto, F2.4, 3x optical, 36° | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Telephoto zoom | 3x optical, the same as the S24; no 5x lens | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesThe 5x telephoto is on the S24 Ultra. |
| Front camera | 12MP, F2.2, 80° field of view | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Video | No resolution or frame-rate figures; series features include Instant Slow-mo and Super HDR | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Battery capacity | 4,900 mAh typical; 4,755 mAh rated (IEC 61960) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesThe S24 has 4,000 mAh (3,880 rated), and the S24 Ultra is rated at 4,855 mAh. |
| Wired charging | Up to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45W adapter and 5A USB-C cable (adapter sold separately); PD compatible | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Wireless charging | Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Operating system | Android 14 with One UI 6.1 at launch | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Update policy | Seven generations of Android upgrades and seven years of security updates (footnote 32) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Cellular | 5G and LTE; 5G only where available, depending on carrier | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Wi-Fi and Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3 | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesThe S24 Ultra has Wi-Fi 7. |
| Ports | USB-C; 45W charging needs a 5A USB-C cable and the 45W adapter (sold separately) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| SIM | SIM tray; Samsung doesn't detail eSIM or dual-SIM support | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| US price at launch | $999.99 with 256GB | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 seriesThe base S24 was $799.99 at launch; the S24 Ultra, $1,299.99. |
| Price band | Plus model ($999.99 at launch); now used or refurbished | Based on Samsung's $999.99 launch price |
| Announced | January 2024, at Galaxy Unpacked | Samsung US Newsroom |
| Availability | On sale from 31 January 2024; no longer Samsung's current Plus as of 19 September 2026 | Samsung US Newsroom |
Samsung Galaxy S24+ extras
Specs only this model has.
| Spec | Value | Source and notes |
|---|---|---|
| S24+ vs S24 | S24+: 6.7-inch QHD+, 6.95 oz, 7.7 mm, 4,900 mAh, 45W (65% in 30 min), 12GB, 256 or 512GB, $999.99. S24: 6.2-inch FHD+, 5.93 oz, 7.6 mm, 4,000 mAh, 25W (50% in 30 min), 8GB, 128 or 256GB, $799.99 | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Wi-Fi generation | Wi-Fi 6E on the Plus and the base model; Wi-Fi 7 only on the Ultra | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| S Pen | No; Samsung lists the S Pen for the Ultra only, not the S24+ or S24 | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
| Update promise | Seven Android upgrades and seven years of security updates, shared by the whole series (footnote 32) | Samsung US Newsroom, S24 series |
January 2024’s Galaxy Unpacked introduced the S24+, and Samsung.com began selling it on 31 January 2024 for $999.99. It sits between the S24 and the S24 Ultra: Samsung says its screen now matches the Ultra’s QHD+ resolution, and it shares the S24’s cameras and chip.
Seven years of support, most of it still ahead
The S24+ started on Android 14 with One UI 6.1. Count Samsung’s seven years of security updates from the January 2024 launch and more than four years remain as of September 2026, so most of the promise is still ahead. For a used phone, that’s a long runway.
S24+ or S24?
| Spec | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen | 6.7-inch QHD+ | 6.2-inch FHD+ |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| Battery (typical) | 4,900 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W, 65% in about 30 minutes | 25W, 50% in about 30 minutes |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 6.95 oz | 5.93 oz |
| US launch price | $999.99 | $799.99 |
The chip, the cameras and the update promise are the same, so this comes down to size. The S24+ buys you a sharper and bigger screen, more memory, a bigger battery and faster charging for about an ounce more weight. If you’d rather have the smaller, lighter phone, the S24 is the one.
S24+ or S24 Ultra?
The S24 Ultra adds a 200MP main camera and a 5x telephoto, a titanium frame, Wi-Fi 7 and S Pen support. Its battery is rated at 4,855 mAh, against 4,755 mAh for the S24+. It launched at $1,299.99. If you don’t need the zoom or the pen, the S24+ gets you the QHD+ screen and 45W charging for less.
Cameras
The S24+ uses the S24’s camera set: a 50MP main camera at F1.8 with optical image stabilization, a 12MP ultra-wide with a 120-degree view, and a 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom. The front camera is 12MP. Samsung mentions Instant Slow-mo and Super HDR for the series but gives no video resolutions for this model.
Battery and charging
Its 4,900 mAh battery is rated at 4,755 mAh under IEC 61960. With a 45W adapter and a 5A USB-C cable, both needed for the top speed, it reaches 65% in around 30 minutes; the adapter is sold separately, and the phone also works with USB PD chargers. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and Wireless PowerShare are included.
Screen and build
The 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen measures 6.5 inches with the rounded corners taken into account. It’s QHD+, adapts its refresh rate between 1Hz and 120Hz, and has Vision booster.
The body uses Samsung’s One-mass design and measures 75.9 × 158.5 × 7.7 mm at 6.95 oz. It’s IP68-rated for up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes. The S24 series was the first S series with recycled steel and TPU, and the S24+ battery contains at least 50% recycled cobalt. It came in Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet and Amber Yellow, with Jade Green, Sapphire Blue and Sandstone Orange as Samsung.com exclusives.
Price
The S24+ launched at $999.99 in the US with 256GB and 12GB of RAM, and there’s a 512GB model, but no 128GB or 1TB. The base S24 cost $799.99 and the Ultra $1,299.99. Samsung’s current top phone is the Galaxy S26 Ultra, so an S24+ now means a used or refurbished unit. Compare a few listings and check the storage and condition before you buy.
Sources
- Amazon product listing — accessed 2026-09-20
- Samsung US Newsroom — Galaxy S24 series launch, with specifications — accessed 2026-09-19
- Samsung US — About Samsung — accessed 2026-09-19
Frequently asked questions
Does the Galaxy S24+ have a QHD+ screen?
Yes. Its 6.7-inch screen is QHD+, the same resolution level as the S24 Ultra. The S24 is FHD+.
How much RAM does the S24+ have?
12GB on both the 256GB and 512GB models, against 8GB in the S24.
Does the S24+ have 5x zoom?
No. Its telephoto is 3x, the same as the S24's. The 5x lens is on the S24 Ultra.
How long will Samsung update the S24+?
Into the next decade. Samsung promises seven years of security updates and seven generations of Android upgrades, and counting from the January 2024 launch, more than four years of that remain as of September 2026.
What do I need for the S24+'s fastest charging?
A 45W adapter and a 5A USB-C cable. Samsung sells the adapter separately; with both, the S24+ reaches 65% in about 30 minutes.
Official product page: Samsung Galaxy S24+. Tech specs: Samsung Galaxy S24+ specs.