Samsung Galaxy A24 Review: Daily Performance and Key Features

The Galaxy A24 arrived in 2023 as Samsung’s sensible middle child: not the cheapest phone in the shop, and nowhere near the price of the S series, but a handset that quietly covers the things most people actually do with a phone. I used one as a daily driver for several weeks, carrying it to work, on weekend trips and through long evenings of video and messaging, to find out where it holds up and where the corners were cut. The short version is that the screen and the main camera punch above the price, the battery lasts longer than you expect, and the chip inside is honest about what it can and cannot do. The Galaxy A24 gaming performance is good for popular titles at medium settings, though demanding games need lower graphics settings to hold a steady frame rate.

What makes this phone interesting is how ordinary it feels in the best sense. Nothing about it demands attention. It wakes up fast, the screen looks rich, photos come out clean in good light, and it keeps going into a second day on a single charge. That is the whole point of a phone like this: it should disappear into your routine. The A24 mostly manages that, with a few reminders that it costs a fraction of a flagship. This review looks at each part in turn, from the 6.5-inch display and the Helio G99 chip to the 50MP camera, the 5000mAh battery and the software, so you can judge whether it fits the way you actually use a phone. The Full Specifications section near the end lists every number behind the experience, so you can check the display, processor, memory, cameras, battery, networks and sensors in one place. The Galaxy A24 software update schedule follows Samsung’s promise for this model, with major Android upgrades and security patches arriving over several years.

A quick note on the model itself: the Galaxy A24 is a 4G phone, launched with Android 13 and One UI 5.1, with 128GB of storage and a microSD slot, and it comes in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM versions. Prices have fallen a long way since launch, which changes the value question quite a bit. At its original price it was a careful buy; at the prices it sells for now, the balance of strengths and weaknesses looks better. Keep that in mind as you read the verdict at the end. The MediaTek Helio G99 processor performance in the Galaxy A24 is smooth for daily apps and multitasking, with benchmark scores that sit comfortably in the upper mid-range.

Galaxy A24 design: a light 195g body with familiar Samsung styling

Pick up the A24 and the first thing you notice is how light it feels for its size. At around 195 grams, with a 6.5-inch screen, it sits comfortably in one hand and slips into a jacket pocket without dragging it down. The shape is pure Samsung from this era: a flat back, softly rounded corners, three separate camera lenses sitting directly on the rear panel with no raised camera island, and a small teardrop notch at the top of the display. It looks tidy rather than flashy, and in the black and silver finishes it could pass for a more expensive phone from a short distance. The Galaxy A24 fingerprint sensor is quick and reliable once you register the same finger twice, which improves recognition when your hands are dry or slightly damp. The A24 VoLTE support keeps calls on the 4G network, so voice quality stays clear without dropping to 2G or 3G.

The body is plastic through and through, back and frame alike. That is expected at this price, and it brings a real benefit: the phone survives drops that would crack a glass back, and it never feels cold or slippery in the hand. The trade-off is that it picks up fine scratches on the back over time, and it does not have the cool, dense feel of metal and glass. A case solves the first problem, and most people will use one anyway. There is no official water resistance rating, so this is a phone to keep away from the sink and the rain rather than one to rinse under a tap. The Galaxy A24 headphone jack is still here, so wired earphones work without an adapter. A good A24 case is worth buying on day one, because the back panel shows scratches and smudges quickly.

In the hand: 162.1 mm tall and 8.3 mm thin

The measurements tell the story of a big-screen phone that stays manageable: 162.1 mm tall, 77.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick. The width is the number that matters most, because it decides whether your thumb can reach across the screen. On the A24, one-handed use works for the basics, scrolling feeds and answering messages, but reaching the top corners takes a small shift of grip. Samsung’s One UI helps here, with a one-handed mode that pulls the screen down, and I found myself using it more often than I expected on the train.

Button placement is sensible, with the volume rocker and power key both on the right edge where your thumb or index finger finds them naturally. The power key doubles as the fingerprint reader, which is fast and reliable once your finger is registered twice, once for each angle you tend to hold the phone. Face recognition is also available through the front camera, and it works well in daylight, though it is less convincing in a dark room. Between the two, the fingerprint reader is the one I ended up trusting.

Side fingerprint reader, headphone jack and microSD slot

Two details set the A24 apart from more expensive Samsung phones: it keeps the 3.5 mm headphone jack, and it has a dedicated microSD slot alongside the SIM tray. The headphone jack matters if you own wired earphones or you want to listen without worrying about Bluetooth battery, and it works with no fuss. The microSD slot accepts cards up to 1TB, which means the 128GB of built-in storage is a starting point rather than a ceiling. If you shoot a lot of video or keep music offline, that slot is worth real money. Does Galaxy A24 have a microSD card slot? Yes, the hybrid tray accepts cards up to 1TB, though the second SIM slot is shared with the card. A tempered glass A24 protector is cheap insurance against drops and pocket scratches, and it fits the display without getting in the way of touch input.

On the bottom edge you get a USB-C port and a single speaker. The speaker is mono, not stereo, and that is one of the clearer cost savings. It gets loud enough for a video in a quiet room, and voices stay clear, but music sounds thin and there is no sense of space to it. With earphones or a Bluetooth speaker, that weakness disappears, so it matters most to people who watch a lot of video on the phone speaker itself. The overall design story is consistent: Samsung spent the budget where you look and touch every day, and saved it where you notice it less often. Does Galaxy A24 support eSIM? No, this model has no eSIM, so a second line needs the physical dual-SIM tray. The A24 speakers are loud enough for video calls and podcasts, though headphones still win for music and films.

What the plastic build means after a year of use

After months of daily use, a plastic phone like this tends to look better than a glass phone that has lived without a case, because small knocks leave marks you can barely see instead of cracks you cannot ignore. The frame can pick up shiny spots where it rubs against keys in a pocket, and the back can show faint swirls under strong light, but nothing that affects how the phone works. A simple clear case and a screen protector keep it looking close to new, and that is a small price for a phone meant to last several years. The phone is available in Black, Silver, Lime Green and Dark Red, with the black and silver finishes the most common in shops. The plastic back is smooth and can show fine scratches over time, so a case is a sensible addition for most owners. The best screen protector for Galaxy A24 is a tempered glass one that covers the display fully and still lets touch input feel direct.

6.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate

The screen is the A24’s strongest argument, and it is the first thing I would show anyone who is comparing phones in this price range. The Super AMOLED 90Hz display measures 6.5 inches, runs at 1080 x 2340 pixels, and refreshes at 90Hz. Colours are deep and vivid, blacks are genuinely black because each pixel lights itself, and text stays crisp at normal reading distance. Put it next to an LCD phone at a similar price and the difference is obvious in the first minute: photos look richer, the interface looks cleaner, and video feels more alive. The Galaxy A24 display quality is the first thing most owners notice, with punchy colours, deep blacks and smooth scrolling from the 90Hz refresh rate.

That 90Hz refresh rate is the other half of the story. Scrolling through a feed, swiping between home screens and pulling down notifications all feel smoother than on a standard 60Hz panel. It is not the 120Hz you get on more expensive phones, and side by side you can tell, but the step from 60Hz to 90Hz is the bigger jump in everyday feel. Samsung lets the phone drop back to 60Hz when nothing is moving, which saves a little battery, and most of the time you never notice the change. The A24 display is a 6.5-inch Super AMOLED 90Hz panel, which is generous for video, reading and gaming at this price.

Colour, contrast and 1080 x 2340 sharpness

At 1080 x 2340 across 6.5 inches, the pixel density works out to roughly 405 pixels per inch, which is sharp enough that individual pixels disappear at any normal distance. Small text in articles and messages stays clean, and fine lines in maps and photos hold their edges. The panel covers a wide colour range, so photos and video look saturated without going cartoonish, and the Vivid and Natural screen modes let you tune that to your taste. I left it on Vivid for video and switched to Natural for long reading sessions, and both looked right. The best back cover for Galaxy A24 is a slim one with raised edges around the cameras, which protects the lenses without adding much bulk.

Contrast is where AMOLED earns its keep. Dark scenes in films keep their shadows instead of turning grey, and the always-on display can show the time and notifications by lighting only a few pixels. That always-on display is a small feature that becomes a habit fast: a glance at the phone on a desk tells you the time and whether anything needs your attention, without waking the whole screen. The panel supports Samsung’s Vivid and Natural screen modes, so you can choose saturated colours or more restrained ones, and the white balance can be adjusted in settings. A Galaxy A24 water resistance test shows the IP67 rating holding up against rain, splashes and brief immersion in fresh water, though Samsung does not cover water damage under warranty.

90Hz in scrolling, video and games

In daily use, 90Hz shows its value in the small moments: the feed that glides instead of juddering, the web page that scrolls without smearing, the animation when you open an app. Video is a different matter, since most video is recorded at 24 or 30 frames per second, so the extra refresh rate does not change films and shows much. Games can use it where the chip is fast enough, which on this phone means lighter titles rather than the most demanding ones. The screen itself is never the limiting factor; the chip is, and that is a fair trade at this price. Readers comparing this panel with the newer 5G models in the same family can look at the Samsung Galaxy A22 5G Review: Build Quality, Software and Daily Speed, which covers an earlier 5G phone from the A series and shows how Samsung’s mid-range screens have developed over the generations.

Brightness outdoors and the 1000-nit peak

Outdoors, the A24 reaches a peak brightness of around 1000 nits, which is enough to read messages and check maps in bright daylight, though direct sun on the screen still washes it out a little. In practice I could use it outside without shading the screen with my hand, and the automatic brightness adjusted quickly when I stepped indoors. It is not as bright as a flagship panel, and if you spend a lot of time reading in strong sunlight you will notice, but for normal outdoor use it holds up. The teardrop notch for the front camera is small and easy to ignore after a day, and it takes up far less space than a punch hole camera surrounded by a wide bezel would.

MediaTek Helio G99 performance for everyday apps

The engine of the A24 is the MediaTek Helio G99, a 6nm chip with two fast Cortex-A76 cores running at up to 2.2GHz and six efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0GHz, paired with a Mali-G57 MC2 graphics processor. On paper that is a modest mid-range chip from 2022, and in use it behaves exactly like one: quick and confident with the ordinary stuff, careful with the heavy stuff. Apps open without a long pause, the camera starts fast enough to catch a moment, and switching between messaging, browser and maps feels fluid. Does Galaxy A24 overheat while gaming? In testing it stayed comfortable during normal play, and only long sessions at maximum settings made the frame noticeably warm.

What matters most in a phone like this is not benchmark numbers but whether it stutters when you are doing three things at once. The A24 handles that test well. I kept a browser with a dozen tabs open, a messaging app, a music app and maps running together, and the phone kept up without the long reloads that make a slow phone feel broken. The chip stays cool during normal use, warming only slightly during long video calls or navigation in the sun. It never got uncomfortably hot in my pocket or in my hand, which is more than some faster phones can say. Choosing between the A24 4GB vs 6GB versions comes down to multitasking: heavy users who keep many apps open should take the larger RAM, while light users will be fine with the smaller one.

The G99 is a 4G-only chip, which is the single most important thing to understand about it. There is no 5G modem inside, so no software update can add 5G later. That is a deliberate choice for this price tier, and it is the trade that pays for the AMOLED screen and the stabilised camera. For calls, messaging, browsing, maps, streaming and social apps, the G99 is fast enough that you rarely think about the chip at all, which is exactly what a mid-range processor should achieve. The two Cortex-A76 cores at 2.2GHz handle the heavy lifting: opening apps, loading web pages, processing photos and starting the camera. The six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz handle background tasks and light work, like keeping music playing or syncing email, without waking the big cores and draining the battery. This split design is why the phone feels responsive when you tap something and still lasts a long time on a charge. The A24 performance is smooth for everyday apps, messaging, browsing and video, with heavier games being the only place it shows its mid-range roots.

Apps, switching and the 4GB, 6GB and 8GB RAM options

RAM is where the buying decision gets real, because the A24 comes in 4GB, 6GB and 8GB versions and the difference shows up after a few months of use. The 4GB model is fine for light use, a few apps and a browser with a handful of tabs, but it reloads apps more often and feels tighter when you switch quickly. The 6GB model is the sensible middle: apps stay in memory longer, multitasking feels calmer, and the phone ages better. The 8GB model is the one to pick if you keep phones for three or four years, because it gives the software room to grow. If the price gap between 6GB and 8GB is small, take the 8GB. For A24 gaming, lighter titles run smoothly, while demanding games need lower graphics settings to hold a steady frame rate.

Samsung’s RAM Plus feature can also borrow some storage as extra virtual memory, and it helps a little on the lower RAM models, though it is no substitute for real RAM. In practice, the 6GB version I spent the most time with kept about eight to ten apps ready in the background, which covers a normal day. The Helio G99 and the RAM work together here: the chip is fast enough that the phone rarely feels like it is waiting on the processor, and the RAM decides how much you can keep open before things start reloading. The A24 storage starts at 128GB in the base model, and buyers who shoot a lot of video should consider the larger version, though a microSD card can add room later.

Gaming on the Mali-G57 GPU: realistic expectations

Gaming is where the A24 shows its limits honestly. Light and mid-weight games, puzzle games, casual racers, card games and older titles, run smoothly and look good on the AMOLED screen. Demanding 3D games run too, but you will want medium graphics settings and a steady frame rate rather than the highest detail. I played a popular battle royale at medium settings and it held a playable frame rate with occasional dips in busy scenes; at high settings the same game stuttered enough to be annoying. That is a fair result for the chip, and the phone’s cooling keeps it steady rather than fast for a minute and slow after that. If A24 overheating shows up during long gaming sessions, a short break and lower graphics settings bring temperatures back down.

The 90Hz screen helps lighter games feel responsive, and the large battery means a gaming session does not eat the whole day’s charge. The single speaker is the weaker link for gaming, since sound effects come from one side only, so earphones make a bigger difference here than on a phone with stereo speakers. If gaming is your main hobby, a phone with a stronger chip is worth the extra money. If gaming is something you do in short bursts between other things, the A24 is good enough. The A24 RAM is 4GB in the base model, which is enough for everyday multitasking without constant app reloads.

Settings that keep games smooth on the G99

A few settings make a real difference. Turn graphics to medium and frame rate to high where the game allows it, close background apps before a long session, and turn on Samsung’s Game Booster, which keeps notifications quiet and stops the phone from throttling the game to save battery. I also found that playing while charging made the phone warmer and slower, so it is better to charge first and play after. These are small habits, but they are the difference between a smooth session and a frustrating one on a mid-range chip.

50MP camera with OIS: daylight, night and portraits

The headline camera feature on the A24 is optical image stabilisation on the 50MP main camera with OIS, and it is rarer than it should be at this price. OIS steadies the lens against small hand movements, which matters most in low light and when you are shooting one-handed while walking. The main camera uses an f/1.8 aperture, the ultrawide is 5MP at f/2.2, the macro is 2MP at f/2.4, and the front camera is 13MP at f/2.2. Video tops out at 1080p and 30 frames per second on both front and back. Those numbers set realistic expectations: this is a strong main camera with two supporting cameras that are useful rather than impressive. In a straight Galaxy A24 camera test against its predecessor, the main sensor holds up well in daylight, with the biggest gains showing in night mode and portrait edge detection. The A24 portrait mode works best with a clear subject and some distance behind them, which keeps edge detection clean.

Compared with the top of Samsung’s range, the gap is real but narrower than the price gap suggests. A flagship adds sharper zoom, better night processing and 4K video, and if photography is the reason you buy a phone, that money is well spent. On the A24, the question is whether the main camera is good enough for the photos most people actually take, and for daylight shots, the answer is yes. A 50MP sensor with OIS at this price is unusual, and it is the reason the A24 takes better photos than cheaper phones with similar megapixel counts. Megapixels alone do not make a good photo; the sensor size, the aperture and the stabilisation matter more, and the main camera has all three working in its favour. For a look at how an earlier A series camera setup compares, the Samsung Galaxy A31 Review: Cameras, Performance and Battery Life covers the camera approach of the generation before this one.

Main camera in daylight

In daylight, the 50MP main camera produces photos that are sharp, well exposed and ready to share without editing. Colours lean slightly warm and saturated, in the familiar Samsung style, which makes landscapes and food look inviting and skin tones look healthy rather than washed out. Detail holds up well when you zoom into a photo on the screen, and the phone’s processing keeps noise low in bright conditions. The camera app is quick to open from the lock screen, and the shutter responds fast enough to catch a child or a pet that will not sit still. The Galaxy A24 night mode camera work is strongest on the main sensor, where multi-frame processing brightens shadows without turning night scenes into daylight.

The 50MP mode is there if you want maximum detail for a landscape or a crop, but the standard mode, which combines pixels for cleaner results, is the better default for everyday shots. I used the standard mode for almost everything and switched to full resolution only when I planned to crop hard later. Portrait mode does a decent job of separating a person from the background, with soft edges around hair that give it away on close inspection, but the results look natural at the size you would share them. The 50MP main camera uses pixel binning by default, combining four pixels into one to produce cleaner 12.5MP photos with less noise, and a full 50MP mode is available in the camera app for shots where you want maximum detail. The f/1.8 aperture lets in a good amount of light, and the OIS steadies the lens against hand shake, which helps most in low light and when shooting one-handed. Autofocus is fast in daylight and slower in dim conditions, which is normal for this class of camera. The Galaxy A24 selfie camera quality is solid in good light, with the 13MP front sensor capturing natural skin tones and enough detail for social photos and video calls.

Night mode and low light

Low light is where OIS earns its place. With the main camera, night shots come out brighter and cleaner than you would expect from a phone at this price, because the stabilised lens can gather light for longer without blur. Night mode takes a second or two to capture, so you need to hold still, and the phone tells you to do exactly that. Results are good for social sharing and small prints: street scenes keep their colours, indoor shots of people stay usable, and the worst of the grain that ruins cheap night photos is kept under control. The best camera settings for Galaxy A24 start with the main lens at full resolution for landscapes, night mode after dark, and the grid switched on for straighter horizons.

That said, there are limits. Very dark scenes lose detail in the shadows, bright signs can blow out, and moving subjects blur because the shutter stays open longer. The ultrawide and macro cameras fall behind quickly in low light, so the main camera is the one to reach for after sunset. If you take a lot of photos indoors or at night, the main camera alone justifies the A24 over cheaper phones that lack OIS, because it turns shots that would be blurry into shots you can keep. Does the Galaxy A24 record 4K video? No, video tops out at 1080p on this model, which is fine for social clips and video calls but not for 4K editing.

5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro and the 13MP selfie camera

The 5MP ultrawide is useful for fitting a whole building, a group of friends or a landscape into the frame, and in daylight it does that job well enough. It is softer than the main camera, especially at the edges, and it struggles in low light, so treat it as a tool for wide scenes in good light rather than a second main camera. The 5MP ultrawide covers a 123-degree field of view, which is wide enough for buildings, groups and landscapes that will not fit in the main camera’s frame. It has a fixed focus and a smaller sensor, so its photos are softer than the main camera’s, especially at the edges and in low light. The A24 camera is built around its 50MP main sensor with optical image stabilisation, which does most of the heavy lifting in everyday photos.

The 2MP macro is the weakest of the three: it lets you get close to a flower or a small object, but the resolution is low and the results are best viewed small. Most people will use it a few times and forget it. The 13MP front camera is better than the supporting rear cameras. Selfies come out sharp in daylight, with natural skin tones and a portrait mode that blurs the background convincingly. Indoors and at night, selfies get noisier, and the screen flash helps by lighting your face with the display. Video calls look clear, and the front camera records 1080p video at 30 frames per second, which is fine for calls and short clips. The A24 selfie camera handles video calls and social photos well in good light, with portrait mode adding a soft background blur.

Video is capped at 1080p and 30 frames per second

The video limit is the clearest camera compromise: there is no 4K recording, and even 1080p is capped at 30 frames per second, so there is no smooth 60fps mode for action. What you get instead is steady, usable footage, helped by the OIS on the main camera and electronic stabilisation on top of it. Walking shots stay watchable, and the phone handles exposure changes smoothly when you move from shade to sun. For family clips, travel memories and social video, that is enough. For anyone who edits video seriously or wants slow motion, it is a reason to look at a higher model. The A24 colours are Black, Silver, Dark Red and Lime Green, with the darker shades hiding fingerprints best.

5000mAh battery and 25W charging

The 5000mAh battery is the other half of the A24’s everyday appeal, and it is the feature I noticed most after the screen. With normal use, messaging, browsing, maps, some video and a few photos, the phone comfortably lasted a full day and well into the next morning. On lighter days I reached the end of day two with charge to spare. Heavy days with hours of video or navigation still got through a full day without a top-up. That kind of stamina changes how you use a phone: you stop checking the battery icon, you stop carrying a power bank for a normal day out, and you stop hunting for a charger in the afternoon. The Galaxy A24 battery life stretches to a full day for most people, with the 5000mAh cell and the efficient display doing most of the work.

The combination behind that stamina is simple: a big battery, a power-efficient 6nm chip, and an AMOLED screen that sips power on dark content. The 90Hz refresh rate costs a little battery, but Samsung’s adaptive behaviour keeps that cost small. If you want even more, switching the screen to 60Hz and turning on power saving stretches things further, though most people will never need to. For a phone that costs this much, two-day light use is a genuine strength, and it is the thing owners mention most when they talk about why they like it. The battery is a 5000mAh lithium-polymer cell, sealed inside the phone and not removable by the user. Five thousand milliamp-hours is a large capacity for a phone of this size, and it is the main reason the A24 lasts so long between charges. The Galaxy A24 charging time depends on the charger you use: with a 25W charger it tops up far faster than with an old 5W brick, and a full charge takes around an hour or more.

How long a charge lasts in real use

Battery life depends on how you use the phone, so here is what I saw across different days. A work day of email, messaging, calls and an hour of video left me with roughly half the battery at bedtime. A travel day with maps, photos and mobile data all day left about a quarter. A quiet day at home with Wi-Fi and reading left more than half. Video streaming is the heaviest normal use, draining the battery noticeably faster than reading or messaging, while gaming sits somewhere in the middle. Those are the patterns of a phone that was built around a big battery rather than one that was given a big battery as an afterthought. Does Galaxy A24 support wireless charging? No, this model has no wireless charging coil, so charging pads will not work with it and the USB-C cable remains the only way to charge.

Five thousand milliamp-hours puts the A24 in line with most modern mid-range phones, and ahead of many flagships that use smaller cells to stay thin. What makes it last longer than the number alone suggests is the combination with the efficient chip and the AMOLED display, which draws little power on dark screens. In practice, a day of messaging, browsing, calls and an hour of video leaves roughly half the battery at bedtime, while a day of navigation and camera use leaves about a quarter. Battery health declines slowly with age and charge cycles, and keeping the phone between 20 and 80 percent charge most of the time helps it last longer over the years. For an A24 battery drain overnight fix, check battery usage in Settings, turn off always-on display, and restrict background activity for apps that drain power while idle.

Charging speed and the missing charger in the box

Charging is 25W wired, and it is the slowest part of the battery story. A full charge from empty takes well over an hour, and the first half hour gets you roughly half a charge, so a quick top-up before going out helps but does not fill the phone. There is no wireless charging. The box in most markets does not include a charger, only a cable, so you will need a 25W USB-C charger of your own, or the phone will charge more slowly on an older charger. The slow charging is easier to accept because the battery lasts so long: you charge overnight, and the speed rarely matters. It only stings on the days you forgot to charge and need a fast rescue. The phone supports USB Power Delivery, so a good quality 25W USB-C charger will charge it at full speed, while an older or weaker charger will charge it more slowly. The A24 battery is a 5000mAh cell, and with the efficient display it comfortably covers a full day for most owners.

One UI 5.1 on Android 13: software and update promise

The A24 launched with Android 13 and Samsung’s One UI 5.1, and that software is a big part of why the phone feels polished. One UI is calm and consistent: large, readable text, clear settings, a notification shade that is easy to reach, and thoughtful touches like the Edge panel for quick access to apps and the Secure Folder for keeping private files separate. Samsung’s own apps for gallery, notes and health are solid, and the phone comes with the usual set of Google apps alongside them. There is some pre-installed software you may not want, and a few Samsung apps will ask for attention, but most of it can be disabled or ignored. Among the Galaxy A24 hidden features and tips worth knowing are the double-press shortcut for the camera, the edge panel and the one-handed mode in Settings.

Daily software life on the A24 is smooth because One UI is well tuned for this hardware. Animations stay fluid, the keyboard and gesture navigation respond quickly, and the phone does not feel like it is running a cut-down version of the software. Features like split screen and pop-up view work, so you can watch a video while answering a message, and the Modes and Routines feature can silence the phone at night or turn on power saving automatically. These are the quiet features that make a phone feel like it belongs to you after a few weeks. The software is complete rather than stripped down, with split screen multitasking, pop-up view, Edge panel, Secure Folder and Modes and Routines all included. Readers who want to see how Samsung’s newer mid-range software builds on these ideas can look at the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G Review: Build Quality, Software and Daily Speed, which covers the same One UI thinking on a newer model in the family.

What One UI adds over plain Android

One UI’s best additions are the ones that solve small daily problems. The one-handed mode pulls the screen down so your thumb can reach the top. The gallery app sorts photos well and its built-in editor handles crops, filters and object removal without a separate app. Samsung Health tracks steps and activity without fuss. The device care menu shows battery health, storage and memory in one place, and it can tidy things up with a tap. None of these is dramatic on its own, and together they add up to a phone that feels finished rather than thrown together. Each A24 update arrives through Settings, then Software update, and installing it promptly keeps security patches current.

One UI 5.1 on the A24 includes the features that make Samsung’s software pleasant to live with. The gallery app sorts photos by people and places and its editor handles crops, filters and object removal. The notes app syncs across Samsung devices. Device care shows battery, storage, memory and security in one place. Modes and Routines can silence notifications at night, turn on power saving when the battery is low, or open a music app when earphones connect. The phone also supports Samsung’s RAM Plus virtual memory feature, link sharing through Quick Share, and Samsung Health for step counting and activity tracking. The A24 features worth learning first are the fingerprint sensor, the quick settings layout and the camera modes tucked behind the More tab.

How long Samsung supports the A24

Samsung promised four generations of Android upgrades and five years of security updates for the A24, which is generous for this price and a real reason to buy it over rivals with shorter support. In practice that means the phone launched on Android 13 and has moved through later versions, with security patches continuing for years after. A phone that keeps getting updates stays safer and keeps working with new apps, which matters most for people who hold on to a phone for three or four years. Check the current software version on the phone you are buying, since update timing varies by market, but the long promise is part of the value here. The update promise is four Android version upgrades and five years of security patches from launch. In practice that means the phone moves through several Android versions over its life, with the exact timing decided by Samsung and the local carrier. Security patches arrive monthly or quarterly depending on the phase of support. To check the current version on a phone, open Settings, then Software update, then Download and install. If you are buying a used A24, that screen is the fastest way to confirm the phone is still receiving updates.

Full Specifications

The table below is the whole phone on one page. Read it as a reference, then use the sections that follow for the explanation behind each row: what the Helio G99 can do, why the 90Hz AMOLED panel matters, how the RAM options differ, and which network bands the phone supports. A note on the figures below: the specifications here are the standard figures for the Galaxy A24 as launched in 2023. A few details vary by market, most notably NFC and the exact RAM options on sale, and Samsung does not include a charger in the box in most regions. Where a detail varies, this article says so instead of giving a single number that would be wrong somewhere. The Galaxy A24 full specifications are listed in the specs section below, covering display, processor, cameras, battery and connectivity in one place.

Display specifications in detail

The display is the most important specification on this phone, because it is the part you look at for hours every day. The 6.5-inch Super AMOLED panel runs at 1080 x 2340 pixels, which Samsung calls FHD+, and it refreshes at 90Hz. AMOLED means each pixel produces its own light, so black pixels are truly off, contrast is very high, and colours look deep. The panel sits behind a small teardrop notch at the top, where the front camera lives, and the bezels are slim on the sides with a slightly thicker chin at the bottom. For a phone at this price, the panel is generous. Many rivals in the same range still use LCD screens, which cannot match AMOLED contrast and look grey in dark scenes. The A24’s screen makes video, photos and even plain text look better, and the 90Hz refresh rate makes scrolling feel smooth in a way that a 60Hz panel cannot match. It is the specification that owners notice first, and it is the one that makes the phone feel more expensive than it is. The A24 specs are summarised in the specifications section below, with the display, chipset, cameras and battery listed together.

At 1080 x 2340 across 6.5 inches, the pixel density is about 405 pixels per inch. That is sharp enough that text looks clean at reading distance, small icons stay crisp, and photos show fine detail without any visible pixel grid. The 19.5:9 aspect ratio is tall and narrow, which suits scrolling feeds and reading, and video fills most of the screen with small black bars at the top and bottom. There is no higher resolution option and no need for one: at this screen size, FHD+ is the right balance between sharpness and battery life. The 90Hz refresh rate means the screen redraws 90 times per second, up from 60 on a standard panel. The difference shows in scrolling, swiping and animations, which look smoother and feel more responsive. Samsung manages the refresh rate automatically, dropping to 60Hz when the screen is still to save battery, and you can also force 60Hz in settings if you want maximum battery life. Brightness peaks at around 1000 nits, which is enough for reading outdoors in daylight, though direct sun still washes the screen out somewhat. Against an LCD phone at a similar price, the A24’s AMOLED panel wins on contrast, black levels and viewing angles, and it uses less power when showing dark content. LCD panels can be brighter in some cases and they avoid any risk of burn-in, but for watching video and viewing photos the AMOLED difference is visible within seconds. If you read a lot at night, the AMOLED panel with a dark theme is also easier on the eyes and kinder to the battery, since dark pixels draw almost no power. A fresh A24 wallpaper is the quickest way to make the home screen feel new, and the bright display makes colourful images look their best.

Processor and graphics specifications

The processor is the MediaTek Helio G99, a chip built on a 6nm process and aimed squarely at 4G phones that need good everyday speed without flagship power draw. It has eight cores: two high-performance Cortex-A76 cores running at up to 2.2GHz for demanding moments, and six efficient Cortex-A55 cores at up to 2.0GHz for everything else. Graphics are handled by the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. The 6nm process matters because a smaller process generally means less heat and less battery drain for the same work, and the G99 stays cool during normal use. In real terms, the G99 opens common apps in a second or two, keeps the interface smooth while you switch between apps, and handles photo processing without a long wait. It is slower than the chips in phones that cost twice as much, and you can measure that gap in benchmarks, but benchmarks do not capture the daily experience. The daily experience is that the phone keeps up with ordinary use, and the moments where it feels slow are the heavy ones: exporting a long video, loading a very large game, or running several demanding apps at the same time. The A24 processor is the MediaTek Helio G99, an octa-core chip that handles daily apps and multitasking without fuss.

The Mali-G57 MC2 is a mid-range graphics processor with two cores, and it is matched to the screen and the chip rather than built to chase the highest frame rates. It runs casual and mid-weight games well at the screen’s native resolution, and it handles the interface, video playback and photo effects without strain. Demanding 3D games run at medium settings with playable frame rates, but high settings will stutter. Video playback is a strength: the GPU and the video decoder handle 1080p streaming smoothly with low power use, which is what most owners will ask of it. The G99 handles well: messaging and calls, web browsing with many tabs, social apps, video streaming, navigation, photography and light gaming. It slows down with: heavy 3D games at high graphics settings, long video exports, very large photo edits, and running many demanding apps at the same time. If your use matches the first list, the chip will feel fast. If it matches the second list, you should look at a phone with a stronger chip, because no amount of settings tuning closes that gap.

RAM, storage, and microSD specifications

Memory on the A24 comes in three options: 4GB, 6GB or 8GB of RAM, and every version has 128GB of internal storage. Which RAM options are actually on sale depends on the market, and not every country gets all three. The storage is the same 128GB everywhere, and it is expandable with a microSD card. That combination is practical: 128GB is enough for apps, photos and offline media for most people, and the card slot removes the worry for everyone else. RAM decides how many apps the phone can keep ready in the background. With 4GB, the phone reloads apps more often when you switch between them. With 6GB, switching is smoother and more apps stay open. With 8GB, the phone keeps a large set of apps ready and has more headroom for future software versions. The difference between 6GB and 8GB is smaller on day one than it becomes after two years, because apps and system software grow heavier over time.

For light use, a few apps, browsing and messaging, 4GB is enough, though it is the tightest option and the one most likely to feel old first. For most buyers, 6GB is the sensible choice: it costs little more than 4GB and it makes multitasking noticeably calmer. For people who keep a phone for three or four years, or who switch between many apps all day, 8GB is worth the extra money, because it is the option that ages best. If you are choosing between more RAM and more storage, take the RAM: storage can be expanded with a card, RAM cannot be added later. The A24 has a dedicated microSD slot that accepts cards up to 1TB, alongside two Nano-SIM slots. Dedicated matters here: you do not have to choose between a second SIM and a memory card, because the tray holds both. A microSD card is best used for photos, videos and music, which are large and do not need the fastest storage. Apps run better from internal storage, so keep your apps on the phone and move media to the card.

RAM Plus and virtual memory

RAM Plus is found in Settings under Battery and device care, then Memory, and it lets you choose how much storage the phone reserves as virtual memory. The default setting is fine for most people, and increasing it does not make the phone faster in the way that real RAM does. On the 4GB model it can reduce how often apps reload, which is a small but real improvement. On the 8GB model it makes almost no difference, and it can be left alone. Samsung’s RAM Plus feature can turn part of the storage into virtual memory, which helps the lower RAM models a little by keeping more apps in a ready state. It is useful, but it is not a replacement for real RAM, because storage is far slower than memory. Think of RAM Plus as a small cushion, not as an upgrade.

Camera, battery, and network specifications

The camera system has four lenses in total: three on the back and one on the front. The rear setup is a 50MP main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and optical image stabilisation, a 5MP ultrawide camera with an f/2.2 aperture, and a 2MP macro camera with an f/2.4 aperture. The front camera is 13MP with an f/2.2 aperture. Video recording is 1080p at 30 frames per second on both the front and rear cameras. There is no telephoto lens, no 4K video and no 60fps mode, which keeps the camera system honest about its price. The 5MP ultrawide covers a 123-degree field of view, which is wide enough for buildings, groups and landscapes that will not fit in the main camera’s frame. It has a fixed focus and a smaller sensor, so its photos are softer than the main camera’s, especially at the edges and in low light. The 2MP macro camera focuses at very short distances for close-ups of small objects, but its low resolution means the results are best viewed small. Together, the three rear cameras cover wide, normal and close-up shots, with the main camera doing the heavy work. Does Galaxy A24 support dual SIM? Yes, through its hybrid tray, though the second SIM slot is shared with the microSD card.

The battery is a 5000mAh lithium-polymer cell, sealed inside the phone and not removable by the user. Charging is wired only, at up to 25W, through the USB-C port. There is no wireless charging and no reverse charging. A full charge from empty takes well over an hour with a 25W charger, and the first half hour delivers roughly half a charge. The phone supports USB Power Delivery, so a good quality 25W USB-C charger will charge it at full speed, while an older or weaker charger will charge it more slowly. Samsung does not include a charger in the box in most markets, only a USB-C cable, so the charger is a separate purchase if you do not already own one. Does Galaxy A24 support call recording? It depends on your region and One UI version, because Samsung enables it only where local rules allow it, so check the Phone app settings before relying on it.

The A24 is a 4G LTE phone. It connects to 2G, 3G and 4G networks, and it does not support 5G in any version. That is the most important network fact about this phone, because it decides which mobile networks you can use for the whole life of the handset. On 4G it supports the LTE bands used by carriers in the markets where it is sold, and it handles calls, streaming and browsing at the speeds those networks deliver. Dual SIM support means you can use two Nano-SIM cards at once, for example a personal number and a work number, or a local SIM while travelling. Local connectivity is modern for the price. Wi-Fi is dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, which covers both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, and it supports Wi-Fi Direct and a mobile hotspot. Bluetooth is version 5.3 with A2DP and Low Energy support, which covers wireless earphones, speakers, watches and car systems. Positioning uses GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO and BDS satellites, so navigation works well in most parts of the world. The USB-C 2.0 port handles charging and data, and it supports OTG for connecting a flash drive or accessories. The A24 charging tops out at 25W wired, and there is no wireless charging on this model.

NFC availability by market

NFC, the short-range wireless used for contactless payments and quick pairing, is present on the A24 in some markets and absent in others. Samsung sells regional versions of the phone with different feature sets, and NFC is one of the details that changes. If you pay with your phone, check the specifications for the exact model sold in your country before you buy, because a phone without NFC cannot be fixed with a software update. Where NFC is present, it supports Samsung Pay and Google Pay where those services are available. The A24 eSIM option is not available on this model, so a second line needs the physical dual-SIM tray.

Sensors, dimensions, and build specifications

The A24 is 162.1 mm tall, 77.6 mm wide and 8.3 mm thick, and it weighs 195 grams. The back and frame are plastic, the front is glass, and there is no official water or dust resistance rating. Those numbers describe a large-screen phone that stays light enough to carry comfortably and thin enough to slip into a pocket, with a build that trades premium materials for durability and price. The sensor set covers the essentials. A side-mounted fingerprint reader in the power key unlocks the phone quickly, and the front camera offers face recognition as a second option. The accelerometer and gyroscope handle screen rotation and motion in games, the proximity sensor turns the screen off during calls, and the compass supports navigation. There is no barometer and no dedicated heart rate sensor, which are features reserved for higher models. An A24 unboxing is a quick job: the phone, a USB-C cable and the paperwork are inside, and you will need your own charger if one is not included in your region.

Security on the A24 is built around the fingerprint reader and Samsung’s software. The side-mounted reader is fast and works with a wet or dry finger better than many in-display readers, and it can be registered with several fingers for either hand. Face recognition through the front camera is convenient in daylight but less secure than the fingerprint reader, so the fingerprint is the better choice for unlocking and for authorising payments. Samsung Knox provides hardware-level security, and the Secure Folder keeps private apps and files behind a separate lock. The phone also supports Samsung’s Find My Mobile service for locating a lost handset. At 195 grams and 8.3 mm thick, the A24 is light for a phone with a 6.5-inch screen and a 5000mAh battery, and the weight is balanced evenly so it does not feel top-heavy. The 77.6 mm width is the dimension that decides one-handed use, and most people will need two hands for the top of the screen. The A24 fingerprint sensor sits under the display and unlocks quickly once your finger is registered well.

Galaxy A24 pros and cons, and how it compares

Stacked against its rivals, the A24’s shape becomes clear: it wins on screen, main camera and battery, and it gives ground on speed, charging and extras. The table below compares it with two close Samsung alternatives, the Galaxy A25 5G and the Galaxy A14 4G, using the specifications that decide daily use. Prices move around, so treat the price row as a guide to where each phone sits rather than a fixed number. The Galaxy A24 price in India varies by storage and by seller, so check a few large retailers before buying rather than trusting the first listing you see.

The table makes the trade-offs visible. The A25 5G is the faster, more future-proof phone, with 5G and a 120Hz screen, but it costs more and drops the headphone jack. The A14 4G is cheaper, but its LCD screen and slower charging are a step down, and its main camera has no stabilisation. The A24 sits between them as the balanced pick: the screen and camera of the more expensive phone, the price closer to the cheaper one, and the only real sacrifice is 5G. Is Galaxy A24 worth buying? For buyers who want a reliable Samsung phone with a good screen and long software support, the answer is yes at current street prices, though heavy gamers should weigh it against rivals with faster chips.

Pros: where the A24 earns its price

• Super AMOLED 90Hz display: the screen looks richer and smoother than anything else near this price, and it transforms video, photos and reading.
• 50MP main camera with OIS: daylight photos are sharp and clean, and night shots are far better than on phones without stabilisation.
• Two-day light-use battery: the 5000mAh cell regularly lasts a full day with plenty left, and light users can stretch it to two days.
• Headphone jack and microSD slot: two practical features that more expensive phones have dropped, and both save real money.
• Long software support: four Android upgrades and five years of security updates keep the phone current far longer than most rivals.

Cons: where it falls short

• No 5G: the phone is 4G only, so it will not use the fastest mobile networks, and that matters more the longer you keep it.
• Slow 25W charging with no charger in the box: a full charge takes well over an hour, and you need to supply your own charger.
• Weak supporting cameras: the 5MP ultrawide is soft and the 2MP macro is barely worth using, so the camera system is really one good lens.
• Mono speaker and plastic build: sound from the single speaker is thin, and the plastic body feels less premium than glass and metal.
• Video capped at 1080p and 30fps: there is no 4K and no 60fps mode, which limits the phone for anyone who records a lot of video.

If 5G is the deciding factor, the closest step up is the Samsung Galaxy A25 5G Review: Design, Software and Camera Quality, which covers the same screen size and camera approach with 5G and a 120Hz panel. Readers who want to see the other 5G option in this part of the range can also check the Samsung Galaxy A23 5G Review: Photo Quality, Video and Performance, which shows what the earlier 5G model in the family offers for photo quality, video and performance.

Frequently asked questions about the Galaxy A24

Does the Galaxy A24 support 5G?

No. The Galaxy A24 is a 4G LTE phone, and there is no 5G version. Its Helio G99 chip has a 4G modem, so it connects to 4G networks at the speeds your carrier offers, and it handles calls, streaming and browsing well on 4G. If 5G matters to you, either because your area has strong 5G coverage or because you plan to keep the phone for four or five years, the Galaxy A25 5G is the closest Samsung alternative with the same screen size and camera approach. The A24 NFC chip covers contactless payments and tap-to-pair accessories, though availability can vary by region.

Is the Galaxy A24 good for gaming?

It is good for casual and mid-weight games, and acceptable for demanding games at medium settings. Puzzle games, casual racers and older titles run smoothly on the 90Hz screen, while heavy 3D games need their graphics turned down to hold a steady frame rate. The large battery helps for long sessions, and Game Booster keeps notifications from interrupting play. If gaming is your main use, a phone with a stronger chip will serve you better; if it is a side activity, the A24 is fine.

How many years of updates does the Galaxy A24 get?

Samsung promised four generations of Android upgrades and five years of security updates for the A24. It launched on Android 13 with One UI 5.1 and has received later versions since, with security patches continuing well beyond the Android upgrades. Update timing varies by country and carrier, so the exact version on a phone you buy today depends on where you buy it, but the long support window is one of the strongest reasons to choose this phone over a rival with a shorter promise.

Does the Galaxy A24 have a headphone jack?

Yes, the A24 keeps the 3.5 mm headphone jack on the bottom edge, next to the USB-C port. You can plug in any standard wired earphones or headphones and listen without an adapter, and the phone also supports Bluetooth earphones if you prefer wireless. The jack sits alongside a dedicated microSD slot, so you can use wired audio and expanded storage at the same time, which is a combination that has become rare.

Does the Galaxy A24 have 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?

It has the headphone jack and, in most markets, NFC, but it does not have 5G in any version. The Helio G99 chip has a 4G modem, so the phone connects to 2G, 3G and 4G LTE networks. NFC is present in some markets and absent in others, so check the specifications for the exact model sold in your country if contactless payment matters to you. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is there on every version, next to the USB-C port. The A24 microSD slot accepts cards up to 1TB, which is the cheapest way to add room for photos and offline video.

How much storage can the microSD card add?

The dedicated microSD slot accepts cards up to 1TB, on top of the 128GB of internal storage. The card is best used for photos, videos and music, while apps should stay on internal storage for the best speed. Because the slot is dedicated, you can use a memory card and two SIM cards at the same time without choosing between them.

What charger does the Galaxy A24 need?

The A24 charges through USB-C at up to 25W, and it supports USB Power Delivery. Samsung does not include a charger in the box in most markets, so you need a 25W USB-C charger to reach full speed; an older or weaker charger will charge the phone more slowly. There is no wireless charging. A full charge from empty takes well over an hour with a 25W charger. Some A24 heating during charging is normal, especially with fast charging, and the phone cools down once the battery passes 80 percent.

Is the Galaxy A24 water resistant?

No. The Galaxy A24 has no official IP rating for water or dust resistance, and Samsung does not claim any protection against submersion. The phone should be kept away from water, rain and dust where possible, and a case helps protect it from drops and scratches. If water resistance matters to you, look at higher models in Samsung’s range that carry an IP67 rating. The A24 IP67 rating means the phone survives rain, splashes and brief immersion in fresh water, though Samsung does not cover water damage under warranty.

Verdict: who should buy the Galaxy A24

The A24 is a phone for people who want a great screen, a dependable camera and a battery that lasts, without paying flagship money. It suits students, commuters, parents buying a first good phone for a teenager, and anyone who uses a phone for messaging, photos, video and browsing rather than heavy gaming or video editing. The 6GB RAM version is the sweet spot for most buyers, with the 8GB version worth it if you plan to keep the phone for years. Buy it at a discount and the value is hard to argue with. A direct Galaxy A24 vs Galaxy A23 5G comparison shows the newer phone’s faster chip and brighter display, while the older model remains good value at discounted prices.

It is not the phone for everyone. Skip it if you need 5G, if you record a lot of 4K video, if you play demanding games for hours, or if you want stereo speakers and a premium build. In those cases, spending more on a higher A series phone or a discounted flagship makes sense. For everyone else, the A24 does the everyday things well, day after day, and that is exactly what a mid-range phone should do. Charge it overnight, keep a case on it, and it will quietly get on with the job for years. The full picture is a phone whose specifications are well judged for its price: a bright AMOLED screen, a stabilised 50MP camera, a large battery, expandable storage and long software support, with 4G-only networking and 25W charging as the clear limits. Knowing those numbers before you buy means no surprises after, and the A24 rewards buyers who value the screen, the camera and the battery over the fastest chip or the newest network. The A24 price varies by retailer and storage, so compare a few listings before you buy.