Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24
Width: 70.6mm (2.78in) Released: Jan 24, 2024
Rank: #63
11 + 7 + 13 + 12 + 12 + 5 + 4 + 0 + 5 + 5 = 74
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 scores 74 out of 100 across ten objectively measured categories, ranking #63 of 252 in the One Hand Phones index. At 70.6mm (2.78in) wide, this is a "modern compact" phone.
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Score breakdown
Editorial
Samsung is not innovating with S24 but the improvments on S23 are real: better chip, slightly bigger battery, LTPO screen (improves battery endurance), tangible imaging improvments in processing (hardware is the same) and a industry first: 7 years of OS updates. It is unfortunate that battery performance is so inferior to last year's Sony Xperia 5 V - why is Samsung limiting S24 to barely a Day of use?
PROs
narrower then S23, fast SD 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 with UFS 4.0 performance (the 128GB version has slower UFS 3.1), >1400nits bright >400ppi 120Hz LTPO AMOLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, excellent 50MP 24mm main + 10MP 67mm tele (both with OIS AF) + 12MP 13mm ultrawide setup, a great 12MP 26mm PDAF selfie, excellent video recording in good light and less so at night, a 7 year OS update policy - longest in the industry, full featured DeX computer replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 with Display Port 1.2 and OTG
CONs
barely a day of endurance from a 4000mAh lithium battery with >70min slow 25W (15W wireless) charging, confusing market strategy with SD 8 Gen 3 for USA and China while the rest of the world gets Exynos 2400, different UFS speeds for different memory tiers forcing users to more expensive variants (256GB instead of 128GB), rapidly closing Samsung's eco system (following Apple's direction) that integrates Samsung's accessories better then those of makers
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Scored across ten categories by One Hand Phones, an independent ranking site with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships. Rankings updated Aug 5, 2026. See the full ranking of 252 phones →