Samsung Galaxy S24 5G
The Samsung Galaxy S24 5G is finally here, and yes, it does feel like Samsung went all out—without overdoing it. There’s something super satisfying about peeling off that factory plastic and holding a fresh slab of glass and metal with the kind of confidence only a flagship phone can offer. Here’s the stuff that feels exciting: a sharp 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED display (it’s so bright I can check Instagram at noon by my south-facing window), the IP68 rating for “rainstorm-proof” accidental adventures, and the sense you’re holding something meant to last. That’s not just marketing bluster; the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and aluminum sides really do feel sturdy, like the phone could survive a casual drop that would have shattered my old S21.
But it’s under the hood where the S24 really starts flexing. Samsung’s Exynos 2400 chip powers some units, but if you snag the right one, you get the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3—the very same processor that has the internet buzzing for its speed and efficiency. I’ve managed to run Helldivers 2 on my console while streaming Netflix and live-chatting, and the Galaxy S24 was the only device that didn’t lag (sorry, laptop). Multitasking here is smooth, battery life hovers close to two days with “average” use—which, in my world, means a lot of doomscrolling, Spotify, and snapping cat photos. Charging is still stuck at 25W, so patience is required for a full top-up… but wireless and reverse wireless charging help take the sting out if cables make you grumpy.
On the camera front, let’s be real: every flagship boasts “pro-level” shots, but the S24 does deliver. The 50MP main shooter produces images that make noodles on a rainy day look cinematic. There’s a 10MP telephoto camera that can zoom enough for my neighbor’s suspicious garden gnome, and a 12MP ultrawide that’s great when squeezing half my friend group into a selfie at the bar. Night mode? Pretty decent—still not perfect, but the AI-powered tweaks usually mean I can salvage late-night street scenes. Samsung offers 4K and even 8K video, which is great for showing off—but most people would rather share those moments in a WhatsApp group than at a Sundance screening.
Beyond the hardware, it’s the little touches I love. There’s Circle to Search; I used it to find the price of random shoes in a street poster just by circling with my finger. Live Translate feels almost magical when trying to coordinate dinner plans with my cousin in Madrid. One UI—now at version 6.1—keeps things neat, and Samsung promises seven years of major updates. (Seven years! My last phone couldn’t even remember a Wi-Fi password after three.) And hey, there’s no headphone jack, but that ship sailed a while ago, didn’t it? Stereo speakers punch above their weight, and the fingerprint sensor is fast enough that I don’t think about it. At launch, there are colors like Marble Gray, Amber Yellow, and Cobalt Violet—each one actually looks snazzy, not like weird pastel toothpaste.
Now, here’s the real buzz of September: Samsung Galaxy S24 5G with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has indeed been confirmed for India—and people are already trawling Flipkart for fresh deals. It’s launching during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days (BBD) sale, and—get this—teased offers could bring the price below ₹40,000 for a limited time, which feels like finding a branded t-shirt for the price of street food. Official sticker prices start around ₹75,000, but the BBD deals are making S24 one of the most “watchlisted” phones on tech forums right now. If you’re looking for a flagship without spending your rent money, this is the moment.
