Samsung Galaxy A24

Physical Attributes of Samsung Galaxy A24

Body and Design

The phone measures 162.1 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm and weighs 195g. Although a bit weighty, you will find it comfortable in your hand and portable once you get used to it.

As a single SIM phone, the Galaxy A24 is made of a glass front, plastic back, and plastic frame.

The sleek sandwich design and straight sidewalls give the handset a modern look and feel, elevated even further with the cool aesthetics at the back. Furthermore, the Black, Lime Green, Blue gradient, and Dark Red colours give the phone elegance and uniqueness, making it classy and elegant.

Security

With a fingerprint sensor conveniently built into the power button, the key to quick and secure device unlocking is in your hands. Prefer face unlock?  Samsung Galaxy A24 has that, too.

Display of Galaxy A24

It features 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~396 ppi density) waterdrop screen that is bright enough to enjoy as you play games, watch videos and work. Unfortunately, the 6.5-inch Super AMOLED screen is not protected by any scratch-resistant glass, making it vulnerable to scratches that usually affect the viewing experience on your display. You have to purchase and install one separately from your trusted vendor. A decent 90Hz refresh does the job, but it is not good enough for the best immersive experience compared to other phones, such as Redmi Note 12 4G and Infinix Zero 30, which boast up to 120Hz refresh rate.

Camera Set up

Capture every epic moment with the camera set up on the Samsung Galaxy A24. The primary dual camera (50MP + 5MP + 2MP) and front-facing 13MP camera for selfies are great for modest, quality photos and 1080p videos.

Good lighting doesn’t wait around the perfect shot. The Galaxy A24 features a triple rear camera with a 50 MP primary sensor to capture more light. Coupled with the built-in imaging algorithms, you’ll get stellar shots, day or night. Besides, with Night mode and Portrait mode for both the rear and selfie cameras, you can capture the action on either side of the phone.

Samsung Galaxy A24 Performance

Running on Android 13 OS, you will have no dull moment as the phone runs its up-to-date applications and systems smoothly. The phone has the latest personalization, security and privacy features, with One UI 5.1. And with less bloatware, there’s more free space for your stuff. Android 13 has many features to make your smartphone experience smoother and more personal.

The processing power on the phone is impressive for multitasking, gaming and video streaming without worries. Specifically, it comes packed with an Octa-core CPU, Mediatek MT8781 Helio G99 (6nm) and Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Integrated, they work together to ensure the best user experience, excellent battery power management, and less overheating under intensive use.

With 128GB internal memory, 4GB RAM / 128GB, 6GB RAM / 128GB, and 8GB RAM, you are not limited on performance or storage space as you put the phone to the task. For a mid-range phone, 4GB/6 GB is reasonable and will get the phone quickly processing data without lags and stutters. Besides, with up to 128GB ROM and a MicroSDXC (dedicated slot), space for storing your photos, videos and downloads is ample.

Network and Connectivity

The 4G network-enabled handset has excellent connectivity capabilities, supporting 2G, 3G and 4G brands.

Use Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct (WLAN) for internet connectivity, and upgrade the system to download your favourite applications in record time.

Bluetooth connectivity via the phone’s 5.3, A2DP, LE provides a fast, seamless pairing experience with your other devices like Smart TV, EarPods, BT Headsets and Smartwatch as you stay connected wirelessly.

The 3.5mm jack is equally great for listening to your MP3 Hits, radio shows and YouTube videos once you plug in your earphones or wired headsets.

GPS is also installed on the handset, enabling accurate location and tracking wherever you are.

Battery

A Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery is incredible. Such a massive battery ensures you have no dull moment as you browse through your gallery, take photos, search the internet and immerse yourself in watching your favourite series or playing games.

The 25W wired charger ensures your phone is always powered on within the shortest time possible, and you are back on it whatever you were engaged in before going low on power.

Pros and Cons of Galaxy A24

Pros

• Super AMOLED display
• 1080p resolution
• Decent camera set up at the back and front
• A massive 5,000mAh battery with 3-day life
• Android 13 OS that allows better customization
• Less bloatware compared to other handset such as Tecno and Infinix handsets
• Decent processing unit featuring Mediatek MT8781 Helio G99 (6nm) chipset.
• Had a dedicated MicroSD slot
• The Galaxy A24 has a decent memory capacity
• Has a fingerprint scanner
• Supports Radio
• Has a 3.5mm jack port
• NFC Support

Cons

• Network limited to 4G, no 5G
• No water and dust resistance rating
• No wireless charging
• No reverse charging
• No Gorilla Glass protection
• NO 5G Connectivity
• No 4K Video recording on Galaxy A24
• No optical camera
• Phone susceptible to overheating when put to intensive use

Verdict: 7/10

Alternative Handsets to Galaxy A24

• Itel S23
• Nokia G42
• Nokia c32
• Infinix Zero 30 5G