Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus: The Balanced Powerhouse

The Galaxy S24 Plus is an excellent choice for users who want a larger screen and more robust battery life than the standard S24, but don’t necessarily need the advanced camera or S Pen functionality of the S24 Ultra. It’s packed with the latest technology and AI features, offering a premium Android experience.

1. Design and Build Quality: The S24 Plus features a sleek and refined design with Armor Aluminum 2 frame for enhanced durability and a premium feel. It has a flat display, similar to the S24 Ultra, and is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both the front and back. It maintains the essential IP68 dust and water resistance rating, meaning it can withstand submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes. It weighs around 196-197g, making it comfortable to hold for its size. Color options include Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, and Amber Yellow, with additional online-exclusive colors.

2. Immersive Display: The S24 Plus features a vibrant 6.7-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. A significant upgrade for the Plus model this year is the Quad HD+ resolution (1440 x 3120 pixels), matching the S24 Ultra and providing incredibly sharp visuals (a substantial improvement over the S23 Plus’s Full HD+). It offers an adaptive 120Hz refresh rate (1Hz-120Hz), ensuring smooth scrolling and responsiveness while being power-efficient. The display can reach an impressive peak brightness of 2600 nits, ensuring excellent visibility even in bright outdoor conditions. An ultrasonic under-display fingerprint sensor is integrated for secure unlocking.

3. Performance and Hardware: The processor in the Galaxy S24 Plus varies by region:

• In the USA, Canada, and China, it is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy (4 nm).
• In international markets (including Kenya), it is powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 2400 (4 nm) chipset. Both processors are high-performance chips designed to handle demanding tasks, gaming, and the integrated AI features with ease. They ensure a smooth and responsive user experience.

RAM Configurations: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus primarily comes with 12GB of RAM across all storage variants, a bump up from the 8GB RAM on the S23 Plus. This ample RAM ensures excellent multitasking capabilities and smooth operation of demanding applications.

Storage Options: 256GB vs. 512GB The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus utilizes UFS 4.0 storage, which offers significantly faster read and write speeds compared to previous generations, improving app loading times and file transfers.

• 256GB Internal Storage: For most users, 256GB provides plenty of space for apps, photos, and a good amount of video content. If you regularly back up your media to cloud services or a computer, this might be sufficient.
• 512GB Internal Storage: This option doubles your storage space. It’s highly recommended if you:
  • Take a lot of high-resolution photos and videos: The S24 Plus’s camera produces large file sizes, especially with 8K video recording.
  • Download many large games or productivity applications.
  • Keep a large collection of offline media (movies, music).
  • Plan to use the phone for many years: Storage needs tend to grow over time with software updates and accumulated data.

Important Note on Storage Expansion: Like the S24 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus does NOT have a microSD card slot for expandable storage. Your choice of internal storage at the time of purchase is final.

4. Camera System: The S24 Plus features a versatile triple-camera setup on the rear and a capable front camera:

• Rear Camera:
  • 50MP main sensor (f/1.8, 24mm wide, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS): Captures detailed and vibrant photos in various lighting conditions.
  • 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 67mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS): Provides excellent zoom capabilities for distant subjects.
  • 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ FoV, Super Steady video): Ideal for capturing expansive landscapes and group photos.
  • Features: LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama.
  • Video Recording: Up to 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, with gyro-EIS for stable footage.
• Front Camera:
  • 12MP (f/2.2, 26mm wide, Dual Pixel PDAF): Delivers clear and sharp selfies.
  • Video Recording: Supports 4K@30/60fps.

The camera system is enhanced by Galaxy AI features, including “Generative Edit” for intelligent photo manipulation (like resizing or removing objects and filling backgrounds) and “Edit Suggestion” for quick improvements.

5. Battery Life and Charging: The Galaxy S24 Plus is equipped with a large 4900mAh (typical) Li-Ion battery, which is a significant increase from the S23 Plus and contributes to excellent battery life. Most users can expect a full day of heavy usage, and lighter users might even stretch it to 1.5 days. It supports 45W wired Super Fast Charging, allowing it to reach approximately 65% charge in about 30 minutes. It also supports 15W wireless fast charging (Qi/PMA) and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.

6. Software and Updates: The S24 Plus launched with Android 14 and One UI 6.1. A key selling point for the S24 series is Samsung’s commitment to 7 years of Android OS upgrades and 7 years of security updates. This means the S24 Plus will receive major Android versions potentially up to Android 21 and security patches until early 2031, providing unparalleled software longevity. It features the full suite of Galaxy AI capabilities, including “Circle to Search with Google,” “Live Translate” for real-time call translation, “Chat Assist” for adjusting message tones, and “Note Assist” for summarizing notes and transcribing recordings.

7. Connectivity and Other Features:

• Network: Full 5G support.
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct (Wi-Fi 7 is a notable upgrade).
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE.
• NFC: Yes.
• USB: USB Type-C 3.2 with DisplayPort and OTG support.
• Audio: Stereo speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos.
• No 3.5mm headphone jack.
• SIM: Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and/or eSIM support).
• UWB (Ultra-Wideband) support for precise spatial awareness and finding compatible devices.

Price and Availability in Nairobi, Kenya:

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus has been available in Nairobi, Kenya, since its launch in January 2024

Estimated Price Range in Kenya (as of July 2025):

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus (12GB RAM, 256GB storage): KSh 83,000 – KSh 110,000
• Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus (12GB RAM, 512GB storage): KSh 95,000 – KSh 125,000

Prices are indicative and can fluctuate based on the retailer, ongoing promotions, and color variants. Given your saved information, Mobihub Electronics is an excellent place to check for current pricing and stock of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus in both 256GB and 512GB configurations in Nairobi. You should also compare prices with other authorized Samsung dealers and reputable online stores