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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S21: Should you upgrade?

by | Jan 18, 2024 | Reviews, Samsung Galaxy S21, Samsung Galaxy S24, Versus

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S21: Specs

Samsung Galaxy S24 Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus Samsung Galaxy S21 Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus
Display 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED
FHD+ (2,340 x 1,080)
120Hz adaptive refresh rate		 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
QHD+ (3,120 x 1,440)
120Hz adaptive refresh rate		 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED
FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080)
120Hz refresh rate		 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED
FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080)
120Hz refresh rate
Processor US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Global: Samsung Exynos 2400		 US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Global: Samsung Exynos 2400		 US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Global: Samsung Exynos 2100		 US: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
Global: Samsung Exynos 2100
RAM 8GB 12GB 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB or 256GB
No expandable storage		 256GB or 512GB
No expandable storage		 128GB or 256GB
No expandable storage		 128GB or 256GB
No expandable storage
Battery and charging 4,000mAh battery
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging		 4,900mAh battery
45W wired charging
15W wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging		 4,000mAh battery
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging		 4,800mAh battery
25W wired charging
15W wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
Cameras Rear:
– 50MP main
ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS
– 12MP ultrawide
ƒ/2.2 aperture
– 10MP telephoto
ƒ/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom

Front:
– 12MP
ƒ/2.2 aperture

 Rear:
– 50MP main
ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS
– 12MP ultrawide
ƒ/2.2 aperture
– 10MP telephoto
ƒ/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom

Front:
– 12MP
ƒ/2.2 aperture

 Rear:
– 12MP main
ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS
– 64MP telephoto
ƒ/2.0 aperture, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom
– 12MP ultrawide
ƒ/2.2 aperture

Front:
– 10MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture

 Rear:
– 12MP main
ƒ/1.8 aperture, OIS
– 64MP telephoto
ƒ/2.0 aperture, 1.1x optical zoom, 3x hybrid zoom
– 12MP ultrawide
ƒ/2.2 aperture

Front:
– 10MP, ƒ/2.2 aperture
Security In-display fingerprint, face unlock In-display fingerprint, face unlock In-display fingerprint, face unlock In-display fingerprint, face unlock
Water resistance IP68 IP68 IP68 IP68
Connectivity Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC support		 Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC support		 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC support		 Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth 5.0
NFC support
Software One UI 6.1
Android 14		 One UI 6.1
Android 14		 Android 11
Upgradeable to Android 14 (One UI 6)		 Android 11
Upgradeable to Android 14 (One UI 6)
Dimensions and weight 147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6mm
167g		 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7mm
196g		 151.7 x 71.2 x 7.9mm
169g		 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm
200g

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