Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung's flagship S24+ dominates this comparison with superior specs across nearly every metric. Its 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display reaches 2600 nits brightness versus the A34's 1000 nits, delivering noticeably sharper visuals at 3120x1440 resolution. Camera performance heavily favors the S24+, featuring a 50MP main sensor, 10MP 3x telephoto, and 8K video recording compared to the A34's 48MP primary with 5MP macro. Processing power differs significantly—the Exynos 2400 with 12GB RAM crushes the Dimensity 1080 with 6GB. Battery capacity is comparable, but S24+ charging reaches 45W wired plus 15W wireless versus A34's 25W wired-only. Build quality edges toward the flagship with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and IP68 rating. Value matters though: the A34 ($349.99) delivers impressive mid-range performance with a stunning 120Hz Super AMOLED display and capable camera system at nearly one-third the S24+'s price ($999.99). Budget-conscious buyers get genuine flagship features, while power users justify the premium.
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 199 g | 196 g |
| Material | Polycarbonate back, aluminum-look frame | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 48 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 5 MP macro | 10 MP 3x optical |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128 GB, 256 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches |
| Type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1000 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz) | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Xclipse 940 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Exynos 2400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A34
Pros
- IP67 water and dust resistance at an affordable price
- Vivid 120Hz Super AMOLED display
- Large 5000 mAh battery provides solid endurance
- Four years of OS updates promised
- 5G connectivity for future-proofing
Cons
- Only 6 GB RAM in base configuration
- No OIS on the 48 MP main camera
- Wi-Fi 5 limits wireless speeds
- Macro lens instead of a proper telephoto
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
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