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Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B)

The Galaxy S24+ is the 6.7-inch middle model of Samsung’s 2024 range. Unlike the S24 it has a QHD+ 1–120 Hz AMOLED display, 12 GB RAM, a 4,900 mAh battery and 45 W wired charging, plus a 50 MP main, 3x telephoto and ultra-wide camera. Samsung promised seven years of OS and security updates. The test found battery life and the display strong and camera changes limited.

SM-S926B/DS (Europe and many international markets), 12 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB. The US/Canada SM-S926U/W models with a different chip, the 6.2-inch S24 and the S24 Ultra are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B) — Samsung’s Galaxy S24+ press image, Cobalt Violet, front and back.
Samsung’s Galaxy S24+ press image, Cobalt Violet, front and back.

Specifications

SpecificationValue
Model codeSM-S926B/DS; Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual Nano-SIM or dual eSIM

Samsung UK lists SIM 1 + SIM 2, SIM 1 + eSIM and dual eSIM layouts; eSIM needs operator support.

Display6.7-inch (6.5-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 3120 × 1440 (QHD+); adaptive 1–120 Hz; Vision Booster

QHD+ is sharper than the FHD+ panel of the regular S24. The 1–120 Hz range drops to 1 Hz on static content to save battery and rises to 120 Hz for scrolling. Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in sunlight to improve readability.

Processor10 cores; 3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 1.95 GHz clusters

Samsung UK does not name the chip; the core layout and clocks belong to the SM-S926B. US models (SM-S926U) using a different chip by region are a separate variant.

Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 GB (about 231.2 GB available) or 512 GB

There is no memory card slot; capacity options can vary by country and carrier.

Rear cameras50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, 85°); 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, ƒ/2.4, 36°); 12 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); up to 30x digital zoom

Samsung UK says the Adaptive Pixel sensor enables optical-quality 2x zoom by cropping the centre of the 50 MP sensor. The 3x telephoto is a separate camera.

Video8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion UHD 120 fps, FHD 240 fps
Front camera12 MP, ƒ/2.2, 80°
Battery and charging4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); about 65% in 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 5 A cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Wired charging is USB PD compatible; 45 W speed needs a 5 A USB-C cable, and the adapter and cable are sold separately. Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as earbuds or watches from the back of the phone.

Battery life claimUp to 31 hours video playback, 27 hours Wi‑Fi internet use, 92 hours audio playback

Samsung’s figures are lab measurements; real-world time depends on network and usage.

Connectivity5G (sub-6); Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, 160 MHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; UWB; USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB 3.2 Gen 1 means up to 5 Gbit/s wired transfer to a computer; Samsung DeX lets you connect a monitor for a desktop interface. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Location and sensorsGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensors
Operating systemLaunched with Android 14 and One UI 6.1; security updates until 31 January 2031

Samsung UK support lists user manuals for Android 15, 16 and 17, so the phone can be upgraded to these versions. Timing can vary by country and carrier.

DurabilityIP68 (up to 1.5 m in fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use; rinse and dry after it gets wet.

Size and weight158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm; 196 g

Samsung lists 197 g for the mmWave model; weight can vary by market.

From the manufacturer

Samsung markets the Galaxy S24+ with Galaxy AI features, its QHD+ display and large battery. Samsung UK

Strengths and limitations

  • TechRadar tested the European Exynos 2400 version in London and the Snapdragon version in the US. The Exynos unit scored 2002 single / 6732 multi-core in Geekbench 6, the Snapdragon unit 2272 / 7083; the reviewer felt no difference in daily use. Battery life of more than a day and a half stood out; the US Snapdragon unit lasted 16 hours in two rundown tests and reached 40% in 15 minutes and 72% in 30 minutes with a 45 W charger, while the Exynos unit charged a little slower and was full in just over an hour. The reviewer noted that after a full shutdown the phone needed a few minutes on the charger before it could be unlocked. Warmth in EA Sports FC 24 became noticeable only after about an hour; the speakers were praised. Downsides: camera hardware unchanged from the previous generation and a complex One UI.

    TechRadar review (Axel Metz, January 2024); a European Exynos 2400 unit plus TechRadar’s US Snapdragon unit; this record is the Exynos-based SM-S926B.

    TechRadar: Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus review

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Sources

  1. Samsung UK: Galaxy S24+ SM-S926BZKDEUB specifications
  2. Samsung Mobile Press: Galaxy S24+ specifications and press images
  3. TechRadar: Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus review