S24
S24+
PRICE S24: 8GB/128GB, £666 (£799 inc VAT); S24+: 12GB/256GB, £833 (£999 inc VAT) from samsung.com/uk
The story of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series – including the S24 Ultra we reviewed last month (see issue 354, p58) – centres around Samsung’s suite of AI-powered features. It’s understandable, as AI is new and buzzy, and the Galaxy AI capabilities at the heart of the Galaxy S24 series are both practical and (with some exceptions) polished.
As with the S23 family, there’s little difference between the S24 and S24+ other than their size. In terms of specs and camera setup they’re identical, other than the S24 having less RAM and a smaller battery. They come in identical colours (including Sapphire Blue, Jade Green and the striking Sandstone Orange, which are exclusive to Samsung’s online store) and are made of aluminium rather than the Ultra’s titanium. Just like the S24 Ultra, you may find the S24+ tricky