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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.

Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A34
$350
7.6/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24+
$1,000
9.1/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecSamsung Galaxy A34Samsung Galaxy S24+
SoftwareAndroid 13, One UI 5.1Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight199 g196 g
MaterialPolycarbonate back, aluminum-look frameAluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP67IP68
Dimensions161.3 x 78.1 x 8.2 mm158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Camera
Main camera48 MP, f/1.8, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera13 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@30fps8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Telephoto5 MP macro10 MP 3x optical
Ultrawide8 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM6 GB12 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity5000 mAh4900 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired
Wireless charging15W
Display
Size6.6 inches6.7 inches
TypeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution2340 x 10803120 x 1440
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)10002600
Processor
CPUOcta-core (2x2.6 GHz + 6x2.0 GHz)Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz)
GPUMali-G68 MC4Xclipse 940
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 1080Exynos 2400
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Samsung Galaxy A34
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Value
8.5
7.2
Camera
7.5
9.2
Battery
8.0
8.5
Display
8.2
9.5
Performance
7.0
9.3

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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