Samsung Galaxy A24 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Samsung Galaxy A24 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $229 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A24 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 552,286).
Samsung Galaxy A24
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $999
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 195g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A24 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A24 — 52/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy A24 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A24 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 552286 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy A24
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy A24
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A24
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A24 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy A24 by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $770. Samsung Galaxy A24 was $770 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 (89/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Samsung Galaxy A24 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A24 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A24 by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A24 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy A24 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A24 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A24 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A24 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy A24 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.