Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Verdict
Samsung's Galaxy S24+ delivers superior performance and display quality compared to Sony's Xperia 5 IV, despite both phones sharing a $999 price point. Samsung's Exynos 2400 processor outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 found in the Xperia, offering faster multitasking and gaming. The 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2600 nits peak brightness, 1440p resolution, and LTPO technology dwarfs the Xperia's 6.1-inch 1080p OLED screen. Camera capabilities favor Samsung with a 50MP main sensor, 3x telephoto, and 8K video recording versus Sony's 12MP setup with 2.5x zoom limited to 4K@120fps. Battery capacity is nearly identical (4900mAh vs 5000mAh), though Samsung's 45W fast charging doubles Sony's 30W speeds. Sony does provide a slightly lighter form factor at 172g and newer software with Android 14, but these advantages don't offset Samsung's comprehensive superiority in processing power, display technology, and camera versatility. The Galaxy S24+ represents better value at the same price with more advanced features and longer software support potential.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the Sony Xperia 5 IV if…
- →Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- →5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- →3.5mm headphone jack
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
Sony Xperia 5 IV
Pros
- Compact 6.1-inch form factor at 172 g
- 5000 mAh battery in a compact body
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- Wireless charging added (absent on 5 III)
- Excellent manual camera controls
Cons
- 12 MP cameras feel dated in 2022
- Slow 30W charging
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 thermal issues
- Niche appeal limits accessories and cases
- Auto camera mode behind iPhone and Pixel
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24+ | Sony Xperia 5 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 12 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 196 g | 172 g |
| Material | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm | 156 x 67 x 8.2 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS | 12 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.0 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 3x optical | 12 MP, f/2.4, 2.5x optical zoom |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 128 GB, 256 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 30W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | OLED |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2600 | 1000 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz + 3x2.5 GHz + 4x1.8 GHz) |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 730 |
| Chipset | Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
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