Samsung Galaxy S24
A compact Samsung flagship with updates until 2031, now well below its launch price. Launched 17 January 2024.
Android upgrades: until about Jan 2031 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jan 2031 (7 years from launch).
Onyx Black
| 8GB + 256GB | ₹55,999 |
|---|---|
| 8GB + 512GB | Price not known |
Price unchanged since we started tracking it.
Older but still a smart buy: launched 2024, with about 5 years of updates left.
- You play heavy games or keep many apps open
- You keep a phone for years (7 years of updates)
- You want a phone that's easy to use one-handed
- You're a heavy user: the battery may not last a full day
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Buying on EMI? See what you really pay
1. Pay over how many months?
2. What does the shop offer?
EMI costs you ₹662 more than paying in full.
| Pay in full | EMI, 6 months | |
|---|---|---|
| Pay today | ₹55,999 | ₹235 bank fee |
| Every month | Nothing | About ₹9,404 × 6 |
| Total you pay | ₹55,999 | ₹56,661 |
Why more? "No-cost" only means the shop pays the bank's interest for you. You still pay tax (18% GST) on that interest, ₹427, and a one-time bank fee of ₹235.
Smarter way: put aside ₹9,334 a month for 6 months, then buy Samsung Galaxy S24 in full around July, during Amazon Prime Day, when prices often drop. You pay ₹55,999 and keep the ₹662.
How we worked this out
We use 15% interest a year and a ₹199 fee (plus GST), common for card EMIs. Your bank's EMI page shows its own numbers. The monthly amount includes the GST banks add to each bill. Missing an EMI adds late fees and can lower your credit score.
Tuvvo checked One UI 9 (Android 17) on 24 October 2026. Reported by sammyfans.com, no official notice yet. Updates arrive in batches, so yours may take a few days.
- Battery
- Lasts a day with normal use, but 25W charging is slow.
- Camera
- Good 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; close to the S25 in daylight.
- Speed
- Fast for apps and games. Newer stock on Flipkart uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; older units have Exynos 2400.
- The catch
- Check which chip you get: Snapdragon units run cooler than Exynos ones. The 128GB model is hard to find now.
Full specifications (tap to open)
| Display | 6.2-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, 2600 nits peak, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm) on Flipkart stock; Exynos 2400 on earlier stock |
| CPU | Snapdragon: 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.39GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 3.1GHz + 2x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 2x Cortex-A520 @ 2.2GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 750 (Snapdragon) or Xclipse 940 (Exynos) |
| AI chip (NPU) | Hexagon NPU (Snapdragon) or Exynos NPU; TOPS not officially stated |
| RAM and storage | 8GB + 256GB, 8GB + 512GB (UFS 4.0 on 256GB and 512GB; LPDDR5X) |
| Battery | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired PD (about 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS) + 10MP 3x telephoto (f/2.4, OIS) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees); 12MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.6mm thick, 167g |
| Software | One UI 6.1 (Android 14) at launch, One UI 9 (Android 17) now |
| Updates | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB, USB-C 3.2 |
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem (Snapdragon X75 on Snapdragon units) |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers tuned by AKG with Dolby Atmos; haptics not detailed |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling |
| Colours | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow |
Our verdict combines 2 published reviews and tests (listed under Sources) with our daily price checks. We haven't tested this phone in hand yet.
Down ₹24,000 (30%) since launch, from ₹79,999 to ₹55,999 (base model).
Flipkart sold the 256GB model at ₹55,999 in June 2026 (launch price ₹79,999). Sale events often go lower.
5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
Samsung Galaxy S24 or iQOO 15R?
Compared like for like: every phone in its 8GB + 256GB version. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Suggested by TuvvoiQOO 15RWins 8 of 10 key areas against Samsung Galaxy S24₹2,000 cheaper for 8GB + 256GB, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, security fixes for longer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹55,999 8GB + 256GB | Best price of these phones₹53,999 8GB + 256GB |
| Price since launch | Down ₹24,000 (30%) ₹79,999 at launch, ₹55,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | Up ₹9,000 (20%) ₹44,999 at launch, ₹53,999 now 8GB + 256GB model |
| Versions | 8GB + 256GB: ₹55,999 8GB + 512GB: price not known | 8GB + 256GB: ₹53,999 12GB + 256GB: ₹59,999 12GB + 512GB: ₹66,999 |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Biggest battery in its price range: 7600 mAh Fastest charging in its price range: 100W |
| Launched | 17 January 2024 | 24 February 2026 |
| Big upgrades | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Jan 2031 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Feb 2030 (4 upgrades) |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jan 2031 (7 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Feb 2032 (6 years from launch) |
| Software now | One UI 9 (Android 17), launched with One UI 6.1 (Android 14) | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) |
| Rating | 7.2/10 | Best rating of these phones8.2/10 |
| Battery | Lasts a day with normal use, but 25W charging is slow. 4000 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life (about 18 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test) and very low drain while gaming. 7600 mAh |
| Camera | Best camera of these phonesGood 50MP main camera with a 3x zoom lens; close to the S25 in daylight. | Good 50MP main camera, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens. |
| Speed | Fast for apps and games. Newer stock on Flipkart uses Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; older units have Exynos 2400. | Best speed of these phonesSnapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a vapour chamber handles heavy games easily. |
| Screen size | 6.2 inch | 6.59 inch |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth |
| Outdoor brightness | 2,600 nits, easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones5,000 nits, very easy to read in sun |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless | Best charging of these phones100W wired, no wireless |
| Wireless charging | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | No |
| Water and dust | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP68/IP69: survives a dunk and hot water jets |
| Weight | Best weight of these phones167 g | 202 g |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones7.6 mm | 7.9 mm |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed |
| Memory card slot | No | No |
| Colours | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow | Dark Knight, Triumph Silver |
| Catch | Check which chip you get: Snapdragon units run cooler than Exynos ones. The 128GB model is hard to find now. | Basic secondary camera, no zoom, and the price has risen from ₹44,999 to ₹53,999. |
| What owners say | Many owners say the battery drains much faster after the One UI 9 update, mostly while the phone is idle. Samsung has not confirmed a fix yet. | No owner reports yet |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8/10 Tom's Guide | Smartprix 8.1/10 MySmartPrice |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Where it ranks
Samsung Galaxy S24: common questions
- What is the price of Samsung Galaxy S24 in India?
- Samsung Galaxy S24 starts at ₹55,999 for the 8GB RAM and 256GB storage model. Flipkart sold the 256GB model at ₹55,999 in June 2026 (launch price ₹79,999). Sale events often go lower.
- When was Samsung Galaxy S24 launched, and which software does it run?
- It launched on 17 January 2024 with One UI 6.1 (Android 14). It now runs One UI 9 (Android 17). Android upgrades: until about Jan 2031 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jan 2031 (7 years from launch).
- Is Samsung Galaxy S24 good for camera, battery and gaming?
- Camera: very good. Battery: average (4000 mAh). Gaming and speed: very good (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4nm) on Flipkart stock; Exynos 2400 on earlier stock).
- What is the biggest downside of Samsung Galaxy S24?
- Check which chip you get: Snapdragon units run cooler than Exynos ones. The 128GB model is hard to find now.
- Does Samsung Galaxy S24 support 5G and NFC in India?
- 5G: Yes, works on Jio and Airtel 5G networks. NFC tap to pay: Yes.
- Is Samsung Galaxy S24 waterproof?
- Water and dust rating: IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins).
- How fast does Samsung Galaxy S24 charge?
- 25W wired PD (about 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
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What expert reviews say about Samsung Galaxy S24
- 91mobiles8/10A great small Android phone with useful AI tools and a strong screen, camera and speed; battery is just adequate and no charger is included. Read the review
- Tom's GuideStrong value with the same AI features as pricier models, plus a brighter screen and better battery, though camera hardware is unchanged. Read the review
Each verdict is summed up in our own words; scores are shown exactly as each site publishes them. Read 22 October 2026.
What Samsung Galaxy S24 owners report
- Many owners say the battery drains much faster after the One UI 9 update, mostly while the phone is idle. Samsung has not confirmed a fix yet. androidauthority.com
Points raised by several owners on forums and Reddit, in our words. They come from owners, not our own testing. Last read 25 October 2026.
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