Galaxy S24 Front + Back view

Official manufacturer render.

Samsung

Galaxy S24

Phone2024Released
  • 167 g

Physical specifications

Display size

167 g

Weight

147.0 mm

Height

70.6 mm

Width

7.6 mm

Thickness

19:9

Aspect ratio

Everyday usability

Estimated from device dimensions and weight.

  • One-handed use

    Comfortable

    Its width suits comfortable one-handed reach for many users.

  • Pocket friendliness

    Excellent

    Its footprint fits standard pockets more easily than larger phones.

  • Carry comfort

    Light

    Feels light to carry relative to typical devices in its class.

  • Reading and media

    Better for quick glances and messaging than long reading or video.

  • Gaming

    Insufficient data

    The available specifications are not detailed enough to assess demanding-game performance reliably.

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Galaxy S24 User Experience

An editorial summary of recurring Galaxy S24 ownership themes two years on — dependable Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 performance, all-day-ish battery life, a camera that has aged without changing, and why the seven-year update pledge is the phone's real headline feature.

Buying guide FAQ

Practical upgrade and buying answers based on published specifications and previous-generation comparisons when available.

What’s new in Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) compared with Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023)?

Published changes versus Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) include a body size change of +0.7 mm height and −0.3 mm width. These are specification differences, not measured real-world scores.

Is it worth upgrading from Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) to Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024)?

An upgrade is easiest to justify if you care about a body size change of +0.7 mm height and −0.3 mm width. If those areas already meet your needs on Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023), the move is optional rather than urgent.

Who should buy Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024)?

Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) fits buyers who prefer a compact phone footprint, people moving up from Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) and shoppers who do not need the higher-tier Plus extras. This is an editorial reading of size and published differences, not a personalized recommendation.

Who should keep Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023)?

Keep Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) if you do not need the listed generation changes. Moving to Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) makes more sense when the listed upgrades match what you actually use.

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) or the Plus version?

Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ (2024) over Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024) if you want a different body size than Samsung Galaxy S24+ (2024). Otherwise the standard model is the simpler buy when those extras are not priorities.

What are the biggest improvements on Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024)?

The clearest published improvements are a body size change of +0.7 mm height and −0.3 mm width. Treat these as catalog differences rather than ranked review scores.

What are the biggest drawbacks of Samsung Galaxy S24 (2024)?

Against Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023), the catalog does not show obvious trade-offs such as a higher launch price or a clearly heavier body. That does not mean the device is flawless—only that those drawbacks are not evident in the compared specs.

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Dimensions and specifications are based on manufacturer-published data. Learn more in our Methodology