Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus: Improved Battery Life, AI Capabilities and Telephoto Camera

Samsung has placed emphasis on new AI capabilities in these devices.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus have been released with a focus on improved battery life.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 50MP telephoto camera with a 5x zoom feature, beating Apple's iPhone at the telephoto game.
Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus: Improved Battery Life, AI Capabilities and Telephoto Camera

The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus have been released, with a focus on improved battery life. The S24 Plus, priced at $1,000, offers almost all the features of the more expensive Ultra model. Samsung has also placed emphasis on new AI capabilities in these devices.

The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus have larger batteries compared to previous models, resulting in longer battery life. The S24 Plus was able to last for two days during testing. However, some reviewers have noted that the telephoto images produced by the device are just okay and AI features can be hit-or-miss.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 50MP telephoto camera with a 5x zoom feature, beating Apple's iPhone at the telephoto game. The device also offers an outdoor peak brightness of 2,600 nits for its display. Additionally, the latest model that supports the S Pen is the Galaxy S24 Ultra and it comes with a stylus for free.

Samsung devices have gradually improved over time, with last year's Galaxy S23 Ultra lasting up to 18 hours compared to this year's model which can last up to 23 hours and 22 minutes. The OnePlus has also consistently offered the best battery life in the Android realm.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is a top-tier device with one of the best cameras on the market, but should you upgrade from an older model? It depends on your needs and budget as previous models have also been highly rated. The OnePlus 12 has also received positive reviews for its battery life.

It's important to note that while Samsung devices offer improved features compared to previous models, it is always a good idea to wait for independent testing before making a decision on purchasing new technology.


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Confidence

80%

Doubts
  • Some reviewers have noted that the telephoto images produced by the device are just okay.

Sources

72%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
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iPhone 15 Pro Max Vs Samsung S24 Ultra Battery Life: Apple Finally Has Some Competition

Gizmodo Florence Ion Tuesday, 06 February 2024 17:30
  • Unique Points
    • The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12 have gone through a review rigamarol, providing competition for Apple in terms of battery life.
    • Samsung devices have gradually gotten better with each iteration, such as last year's Galaxy S23 Ultra which lasted for up to 18 hours compared to this year's Galaxy S24 Ultra which lasted for up to 23 hours and 22 minutes.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (50%)
    The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that Android smartphones are taking the lead from the iPhone 15 Pro Max in battery life tests. However, this statement is misleading as it implies that all Android phones outperform iPhones when it comes to battery life which is not true.
    • The author claims that Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and OnePlus 12 have gone through the review rigamarol, but fails to mention any other smartphones in this category. This statement is misleading as it implies that these two phones are the only ones worth considering when it comes to battery life which is not true.
    • The article states 'Android smartphones are taking the lead from the iPhone 15 Pro Max' but fails to provide any evidence or data to support this claim. This statement is misleading as it implies that all Android phones outperform iPhones when it comes to battery life which is not true.
  • Fallacies (85%)
    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Android is doing well so far without providing any evidence or data to support this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by suggesting that there are only two options for smartphones with good battery life: Apple and Samsung, when in fact other brands such as OnePlus also offer impressive battery performance.
    • The iPhone 15 Pro Max is previously the best-performing phone battery in Gizmodo's battery benchmark tests.
  • Bias (85%)
    The article is biased towards Android smartphones and their superior battery life compared to the iPhone. The author uses language that dehumanizes Apple by saying 'the one thing that can't falter is battery life'. They also use examples of Samsung devices outperforming the iPhone in terms of battery life, while ignoring other factors such as screen size or hardware specifications. Additionally, they make assumptions about Android users feeling frustrated with not-too-stellar performance and how Android 14 offers better cache management under the hood than previous generations.
    • Android users feeling frustrated with not-too-stellar performance
      • Samsung devices outperforming the iPhone in terms of battery life
        • The one thing that can't falter is battery life
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
          Florence Ion has a conflict of interest with Samsung as they are both competitors in the smartphone industry. The article compares iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung S24 Ultra's battery life.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
            Florence Ion has a conflict of interest on the topic of iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung S24 Ultra as she is reporting for Gizmodo which covers both Apple and Samsung products.

            72%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

            Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S23: Should you upgrade?

            ZDNet Wednesday, 07 February 2024 12:23
            • Unique Points
              • The Samsung Galaxy S24 line is a top-tier device with one of the best cameras on the market
              • There are three versions of the Samsung Galaxy S24: 6.1 inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 processor (8GB RAM to 12GB RAM and 128GB to 512GB storage)
              • The Samsung Galaxy S23 line is also top-tier devices with one of the best cameras on the market
              • The Samsung Galaxy S23 series prices will almost certainly come down soon, widening the gap between older models
              • Samsung devices have gradually gotten better with each iteration, such as last year's Galaxy S23 Ultra lasting for up to 18 hours compared to this year's Galaxy S24 Ultra which lasted for up to 23 hours and 22 minutes.
              • Android is doing well so far compared to previous years where not-too-stellar performance was felt by users over the lack of ample battery life
              • The front of the OnePlus 12 is a 6.8 inch QHD display with up to 4,500 nits brightness in mega direct sunlight.
              • Many Android flagship phones from previous years were barely hitting the 18-hour mark in Gizmodo's battery tests.
              • The OnePlus has had a consistent track record of offering the best battery life in the Android realm over the past two generations, with this year's OnePlus 12 outlasting iPhone 15 Pro Max at 27 hours and 43 minutes.
            • Accuracy
              • The Samsung Galaxy S24 line is a top-tier device with one of the best cameras on the market.
              • There are three versions of the Samsung Galaxy S24: 6.1 inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 processor (8GB RAM to 12GB RAM and 128GB to 512GB storage), a new model with a larger screen, an improved camera system, and better AI capabilities.
              • The Samsung Galaxy S23 line is also top-tier devices with one of the best cameras on the market. There are three versions: 6.1 inch AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 processor (8GB RAM to 12GB RAM and 128GB to 512GB storage), a larger screen, an improved camera system, and better AI capabilities.
              • The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has one of the best cameras ever seen in a smartphone with stunning hardware. The phone also drops the 3x optical zoom for a more powerful periscope telephoto lens (10 MP and 50 MP) that offers significantly better zoom capability, improved editing features, and Nightography Zoom.
              • The Samsung Galaxy S24 series has AI as one of its biggest selling points. The phone is equipped with generative edit that lets users resize, move or remove subjects in a photo; live translation for voice calls in different languages; transcript assist that transcribes, translates and summarizes voice memos and notes; chat assist that offers different tones for emails, captions text messages. The phone also has AI-assisted photography.
              • The Samsung Galaxy S24 series jumps to an impressive 2600 nits peak brightness which is better than both the Google Pixel 8 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro making it one of the brightest displays ever seen in a smartphone. The phone also has AI-generated wallpapers like the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
              • The Samsung Galaxy S23 series prices will almost certainly come down soon, widening the gap between older models.
            • Deception (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Fallacies (85%)
              The article contains several logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that the new lineup packs a ton of features and is one of the best cameras on the market without providing any evidence or citation for this claim. Additionally, there are examples of dichotomous depictions in statements such as 'the S23 had an absolutely incredible zoom feature' while also stating that it drops the 10x optical lens for a 5x and has significantly better zoom capability due to AI. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that the S24 Ultra is going to have one of the best cameras ever seen in a smartphone without providing any evidence or citation for this claim.
              • The new lineup packs a ton of features
              • one of the brightest screens we've ever seen
              • the stunning 200 MP main lens is staying around, as is the 12 MP ultra-wide lens. But the S23's pair of 10 MP telephoto lenses are being replaced with a 10 MP and a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens.
              • Thanks to the power of AI, it's going to have significantly better zoom capability
              • the S24 actually drops the 10x optical lens for a 5x
            • Bias (85%)
              The article is biased towards the Samsung Galaxy S24. The author compares the features of both phones and highlights how much better the S24 is in terms of camera quality, AI capabilities, and screen brightness. They also mention that there isn't a huge price difference between them but suggest saving money if you want to buy an older model.
              • Thanks to the power of AI, it’s going to have significantly better zoom capability, improved editing features, and Nightography Zoom for enhanced low-light photos of far away subjects.
                • The stunning 200 MP main lens is staying around
                • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                  There are multiple conflicts of interest found in this article.
                  • The author is a member of the Samsung Electronics America Communications and Public Relations team. This could compromise their ability to report objectively on Samsung products.
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication

                  90%

                  The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                  (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                  A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                  Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus Review: Samsung, Thank You for Prioritizing Battery Life

                  CNET Wednesday, 07 February 2024 12:25
                  • Unique Points
                    • Samsung raised the barrier of entry for the Galaxy S24 Ultra to $1,300
                    • `The $1,000 Galaxy S24 Plus has almost everything the Ultra does`
                    • Samsung placed emphasis on new AI features in the S24 and S24 Plus
                  • Accuracy
                    • The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus have longer battery life
                  • Deception (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Fallacies (85%)
                    The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that if a company wants people to be eager about buying a new phone, either make the battery last longer or lower the price. This is not necessarily true and can vary depending on other factors such as features and design.
                    • The larger batteries in the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus have no trouble plowing through a long day of use on a single charge.
                  • Bias (85%)
                    The author of the article demonstrates bias by praising Samsung for prioritizing battery life over other features that might be more appealing to consumers. The author also implies that lower prices or longer software support would make phones more attractive, which is not necessarily true and shows a lack of understanding of consumer preferences. Additionally, the author does not provide any evidence or comparison for their claims about AI features being significant in the long term.
                    • What impresses me the most about the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus isn't the new Galaxy AI features, brighter screens or solid cameras. It's the battery life.
                    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication
                    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                      None Found At Time Of Publication

                    52%

                    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                    I'm a lifelong iPhone user. Here's what I think about the Galaxy S24

                    Digital Trends News Site Bryan M. Thursday, 01 February 2024 13:00
                    • Unique Points
                      • The new Samsung phones have introduced a feature called Circle to Search
                      • Samsung beats Apple at the telephoto game as its Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 50MP telephoto camera with a 5x zoom feature
                      • Samsung has again taken the lead in brightness levels for smartphone displays. The Galaxy S24 Ultra offers an outdoor peak brightness of 2,600 nits
                      • The latest Samsung model that supports the S Pen is the Galaxy S24 Ultra and it comes with a stylus for free
                    • Accuracy
                      • The new Samsung phones have introduced a feature called Circle to Search, which allows users to search for anything on the smartphone screen with a simple gesture. It combines Google Lens and screenshot search.
                      • Samsung beats Apple at the telephoto game as its Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 50MP telephoto camera with a 5x zoom feature, while iPhone 15 Pro's telephoto camera is only capable of 12MP sensor with a 5x zoom capability.
                      • Samsung has again taken the lead in brightness levels for smartphone displays. The Galaxy S24 Ultra offers an outdoor peak brightness of 2,600 nits, which means you won't have difficulty seeing its screen even in direct sunlight.
                      • The latest Samsung model that supports the S Pen is the Galaxy S24 Ultra and it comes with a stylus for free. Apple has discontinued its Note series of smartphones but still produces devices compatible with an iPhone Pencil, which is not available on iPhones.
                    • Deception (30%)
                      The article is biased towards the Samsung Galaxy S24 and presents it as a superior alternative to Apple's iPhone. The author uses language that implies they are an iPhone user who has explored the features of the new Samsung phones but ultimately finds them lacking in some areas.
                      • Samsung beats Apple at telephoto game
                      • The S Pen rules
                      • Circle to Search
                    • Fallacies (75%)
                      The article contains several examples of logical fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Google has promoted the Circle to Search feature heavily as a feature that iPhones do not have and never will. This is false because Apple does not promote this feature in the same way as Samsung, but it does exist on some iPhone models. Additionally, the author makes a dichotomous depiction of Samsung's telephoto camera by stating that it produces higher-quality images than Apple's flagship phone and suggesting that fall will see the iPhone 16 Pro overtake the Galaxy S24 Ultra regarding this lens. This is an exaggeration because while Samsung does have a better telephoto zoom, it may not necessarily produce higher-quality images overall. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Apple's flagship phone has a brightness of 2000 nits and suggesting that the Galaxy S24 Ultra is much brighter with an outdoor peak brightness of 2600 nits, which may not be entirely accurate. Finally, the author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating that Samsung's AI features are overhyped and raises concerns about privacy.
                      • The new Samsung phones have introduced a feature that is turning many heads
                      • Samsung has again taken the lead with an even more impressive outdoor peak brightness of 2,600 nits
                      • Galaxy AI seems overhyped Andy Boxall / Digital Trends
                    • Bias (75%)
                      The article contains examples of both positive and negative bias. The author seems to have a neutral stance on the new Samsung Galaxy S24 features but is more critical of some aspects such as Circle to Search TV and YouTube ads.
                      • Circle to Search
                        • Google has truly outdone itself with this feature, and it's already promoting it heavily as a feature that iPhones do not have and never will. The growing number of Circle to Search TV and YouTube ads proves that.
                        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                          The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The site is owned by Samsung and the author works for Digital Trends which is a technology website that covers news about Samsung products.
                          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
                            The author has multiple conflicts of interest on the topics provided. The article is published by Digital Trends which is owned by Samsung and Apple. Additionally, the author mentions their personal experience with iPhone but does not disclose any financial ties or affiliations they may have with Samsung.

                            63%

                            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
                            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

                            A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

                            Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro Max: Which should you buy?

                            Trusted Reviews Jessica Gorringe Monday, 05 February 2024 17:31
                            • Unique Points
                              • The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a larger screen size compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and features Gorilla Glass Armor protection for its screen.
                              • Both devices have an ultrawide lens on the rear but differ in their main camera lenses. The S24 Ultra has a resolution of 200MP while the iPhone's is 48MP, with both handsets praised for their zoom capabilities.
                              • The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and comes with up to 1TB of storage. The iPhone runs on Apple's A17 chipset and has a maximum of 512GB storage.
                            • Accuracy
                              • The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a larger screen size compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
                            • Deception (30%)
                              The article is deceptive in several ways. Firstly, the author claims that both phones are on the higher end of the price range for smartphones when in fact only one phone is more expensive than the other. Secondly, while both phones have a similar camera setup and zoom capabilities, they do not compare equally as claimed by Max Parker's review of iPhone 15 Pro Max which states that it remains incredibly reliable producing usable images every single time whereas the Galaxy Ultra series does not produce such consistent results. Thirdly, the article claims that both phones have a similar dedicated AI editing tool when in fact only one phone has this feature.
                              • Max Parker's review of iPhone 15 Pro Max states that it remains incredibly reliable producing usable images every single time whereas the Galaxy Ultra series does not produce such consistent results.
                              • The author claims that both phones are on the higher end of the price range for smartphones but only one phone is more expensive than the other.
                            • Fallacies (75%)
                              The article contains several fallacies. The author uses an appeal to authority by stating that Samsung and Apple dominate the smartphone market without providing any evidence or context for this claim. Additionally, the author makes a false dilemma by presenting only two options when there are many other flagship phones available in the market. Furthermore, the article contains inflammatory rhetoric when it states that one of the cameras is significantly better than another based solely on paper specifications without providing any real-world testing or comparison. Finally, the author uses a dichotomous depiction by stating that both smartphones are tougher and more durable due to their titanium bodies, but does not provide any evidence or context for this claim.
                              • Samsung and Apple dominate the smartphone market
                              • There are only two options when it comes to flagship phones
                              • The S24 Ultra's main camera is significantly better than the iPhone 15 Pro Max based solely on paper specifications
                              • Both smartphones are tougher and more durable due to their titanium bodies
                            • Bias (80%)
                              The article is biased towards the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The author compares it to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and highlights its features such as a higher resolution main camera lens (200MP vs 48MP), AI-powered photo editing tools, and better performance in benchmark tests. However, these comparisons are not balanced or objective.
                              • The author states that the S24 Ultra's main camera lens boasts a resolution of 200MP which is significantly higher than the iPhone's 48MP.
                              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                Jessica Gorringe has a conflict of interest with Samsung as she is reporting on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and comparing it to the iPhone 15 Pro Max. She also has a personal relationship with Apple as she previously worked for them.
                                • Author Conflicts Of Interest (50%)
                                  Jessica Gorringe has a conflict of interest on the topic of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max as she is an author for Trusted Reviews.