Shortly after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, we were passed each of the three variants for review. But while we’re at it, here are early impressions of base model S24 after a couple of hours.
A few things are immediately obvious with the base model Samsung Galaxy S24, the first being its size. Compared to its siblings, it is quite obviously the smallest of the bunch, but putting them side by side really drove the point home. This may be a reason against getting the base model, especially if you like big screens.
But if you’re like me, and you absolutely love a small phone that doesn’t need your fingers to be completely outstretched just to hold in your hand, then it’s difficult to turn the Samsung Galaxy S24 away. Of course, the lightly rounded edges at the back also helps with this.
The added benefit of the smaller size of the Samsung Galaxy S24 is that it fits better in the pockets of jeans. Which is another plus point if you miss the days of being able to sit down without displaying your belongings on the table.
While we’re talking about the way the phone feels in hand, the lightly frosted glass back enhances the way it feels. It has just enough texture to it that it doesn’t feel too slippery, but if you intend to use the phone with a case then it’s an aspect that you’ll ignore.
Moving on, the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S24 measures in at 6.2 inches, with a Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. Some may argue that the resolution is not ideal, what with the larger models having more pixels. But on the flip side, with screens as small as the ones found on even the largest phones, you’s have to be more than eagle-eyed to be able to tell the difference. The refresh rate makes for a very smooth scrolling experience, though only slightly more so than before.
Sound-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S24 comes with pseudo-stereo speakers, using the earpiece as the second speaker. It’s a pretty common setup these days, and is serviceable for most. Though with the bezels already as thin as they are, I can’t help but wonder what’s preventing the bottom speaker to be placed like the earpiece to provide a proper front-firing stereo setup. The sound produced by these speakers are fine, with a respectable maximum output to go with it.
Considering that I’ve only had the phone for a few hours, I didn’t give the Galaxy AI features or its cameras a run just yet. But stay tuned for the full review of the phone if that’s something you’re interested in.
