Thinking of buying a new Samsung smartphone but dont want to shell out the cash for theGalaxy S24 Ultra?
Theres more fear of dropping the phone with the Galaxy S24+.
The Galaxy S24+ doesnt feature the fancy titanium build like the Ultra.
Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The available colors are yellow, violet, gray, and black.
Theyre more colorful than the Ultra variants, almost like swatches rather than a tinted finish.
Both phones have a matte back, though the Galaxy S24+ is particularly unforgiving to fingerprints.
Holding the Galaxy S24+.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Display
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a heck of a smartphone.
Then again, if you think youd miss staring at your reflection, the Galaxy S24+ is it.
It has a shiny screen.
The Galaxy S24+.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Im looking at myself in it right now.
Performance
Samsung is typically on the mark with its marquee devices, especially in terms of performance.
After all, this is the lineup thats supposed to compete for iPhone users.
The Galaxy S24+ and its brethren in the series boast Qualcomms Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
The smartphone is only available in 256GB and 512GB storage options.
These phones dont have microSD slots, so what you buy is what you get.
This years Ultra can finally keep up with Apples iPhone 15 Pro Max in terms of longevity.
Wired charging speeds are essential, even when youre not watching the clock.
Camera
This is where you will see the difference between the Galaxy S24+ and the Ultra.
If you want to zoom in further, its only happening with the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Its primary camera is a 200-MP sensor.
The Ultra offers a sharper low-light photo compared to the Galaxy S24+.
They both offer the ability to stabilize video at lower resolutions.
The offering is part of Samsungs Galaxy AI suite of wonders.
Software
Theres no Sophies Choice between theGalaxy S24+orGalaxy S24 Ultraespecially not regarding AI offerings.
Galaxy AIis thoroughly infused in the Galaxy S24+.
It hasCircle to Search, just like the Ultra and the previously mentioned Instant Slow-mo.
Should you buy the Galaxy S24+?
If you like what you just read, you have my permission to make that leap.
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