HMD Vibe 2 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
The Verdict
The HMD Vibe 2 5G and Samsung Galaxy S24+ sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the cheaper of the two at $200 versus $1,000, a difference of about $800. The HMD Vibe 2 5G is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. HMD Vibe 2 5G stands out for 5000mah battery with solid all-day endurance, while Samsung Galaxy S24+ is praised for upgraded qhd+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the HMD Vibe 2 5G if…
- →5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- →Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- →90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24+ if…
- →Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- →Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- →12 GB RAM standard
Pros & Cons
HMD Vibe 2 5G
Pros
- 5000mAh battery with solid all-day endurance
- Affordable 5G connectivity for budget segment
- 90Hz display refresh for smoother scrolling
- Dual rear camera setup with capable 50MP main sensor
Cons
- No wireless charging support
- Limited IP52 rating lacks full dust protection
- Entry-level Snapdragon 4 limits performance
- Basic IPS LCD display without AMOLED quality
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Pros
- Upgraded QHD+ display with 2600-nit peak brightness
- Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search
- 12 GB RAM standard
- Strong battery life from 4900 mAh cell
- Seven years of software updates
Cons
- Exynos 2400 runs hotter than Snapdragon variants
- No telephoto improvement over S23+
- Heavier than the Pixel 8 Pro alternatives
- 45W charging unchanged
Full Specifications
| Spec | HMD Vibe 2 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50MP f/1.8 | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 16MP f/2.4 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 8MP f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Design | ||
| Colors | Midnight Black, Ice Blue | — |
| Weight | 190g | — |
| IP rating | IP52 | — |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 18W | — |
| Wireless Charging | — | |
| Charging | — | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.5 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | — | 2600 |
| Performance | ||
| RAM | 6GB | — |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 Leading Version | — |
| Storage | 128GB | — |
| Software | — | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | — | 196 g |
| Material | — | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | — | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | — | 12 GB |
| Storage options | — | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | — | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | — | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | — | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | — | |
| NFC | — | |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
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