S24 Snapdragon in Action: Watch Before You Buy!

Summary

The video explores the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Snapdragon variant, highlighting its key advantages over the Exynos 2400 version. Priced under ₹40K during the Big Billion Days sale, this Snapdragon-powered S24 delivers slightly better performance, gaming smoothness, battery life, and camera color accuracy. While design, display, and day-to-day usage remain similar, the Snapdragon version also comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, promising one extra software update. The review emphasizes that improvements are subtle but noticeable under intensive tasks, making it a compelling option for buyers seeking a compact, premium flagship experience without major compromises.

Takeaways

• 😀 The Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S24 is priced under 40K during the upcoming Big Billion Days sale, making it more affordable.
• 😀 The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset offers a noticeable performance boost compared to the Exynos 2400 chipset in the older Galaxy S24.
• 😀 Both versions of the Galaxy S24 have identical specs, with the only major difference being the chipset (Snapdragon vs. Exynos).
• 😀 The Snapdragon S24 comes with Android 15 and One UI 7, offering an extra update over the Exynos version that ships with Android 14 and One UI 6.
• 😀 Benchmarks reveal that the Snapdragon S24 outperforms the Exynos S24 in Geekbench and Antutu scores, especially in GPU performance.
• 😀 In gaming tests, both versions perform similarly in terms of FPS, but the Snapdragon version has smoother gameplay and higher stability.
• 😀 Both devices show similar thermal performance during regular use, but the Snapdragon version has a slightly lower temperature under gaming load.
• 😀 Battery life is almost identical during normal usage, but the Snapdragon version has a slight edge in intensive tasks like gaming and camera use.
• 😀 The Snapdragon S24’s ISP processes photos with more natural colors and better skin tones in portraits and selfies compared to the Exynos version.
• 😀 Connectivity tests showed no noticeable difference between the two versions, with both supporting the same 5G bands and speeds.
• 😀 While the Snapdragon version offers improved gaming and camera performance, both phones remain excellent all-around compact, premium devices.

Q & A

What are the two main reasons the Snapdragon Galaxy S24 has been hyped?

The Snapdragon Galaxy S24 is hyped because it will be available under 40K in the upcoming sale and it is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset instead of the Exynos 2400.

Are there any differences in design and basic specifications between the Snapdragon and Exynos S24?

No, the design, display, cameras, speakers, and core specs including 8GB RAM and 128GB storage are identical between the Snapdragon and Exynos S24.

What software advantages does the Snapdragon S24 have over the Exynos version?

The Snapdragon S24 comes with 1 UI 7 based on Android 15, offering one additional major update compared to the Exynos S24 which shipped with 1 UI 6 and Android 14.

How do the benchmark scores compare between the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos 2400?

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has higher benchmark scores in Geekbench (especially multi-core) and Antutu (GPU), indicating stronger raw performance, although the Exynos shows better stability in 3D Mark stress tests.

Does the Snapdragon S24 perform noticeably better in daily tasks?

In regular day-to-day usage like apps, multitasking, and camera usage, there is no significant difference; performance improvements are mainly seen in intensive gaming and benchmark scenarios.

What are the differences in gaming performance between the two chipsets?

Both phones handle high-end games like Weathering Waves smoothly, but the Snapdragon version shows slightly higher average FPS, smoother gameplay, and higher lowest FPS, indicating better consistency under load.

How do the thermals compare between the Snapdragon and Exynos S24 during heavy usage?

Both phones remain cool under normal usage. During gaming, they warm up slightly, with the Snapdragon version reaching around 43–44°C and the Exynos around 45°C, a minimal difference.

Does the Snapdragon S24 offer better battery life than the Exynos version?

During regular use, battery life is similar. The Snapdragon S24 shows slightly better endurance during intensive tasks like gaming or heavy camera use, with around 9–10% more battery left in tests.

Are there any differences in camera performance between the Snapdragon and Exynos S24?

Yes, the Snapdragon S24 captures more natural colors, better skin tones in portraits, improved stabilization in photos, and slightly better video color reproduction compared to the Exynos version.

Is there any difference in connectivity between the Snapdragon and Exynos S24?

No major differences were observed. Both phones support the same 5G bands, dual SIM with eSIM, and performed similarly in network and speed tests.

Overall, should users buy the Snapdragon S24 over the Exynos version?

The Snapdragon S24 offers slight improvements in performance, gaming, battery, and camera processing. While it adds value, the Exynos S24 is still a capable, compact flagship. The upgrade is worth it mainly for users who prioritize these minor enhancements.

Does the Snapdragon S24 have any long-term software advantage?

Yes, because it ships with Android 15 and 1 UI 7, it will likely receive one extra major software update compared to the Exynos S24, enhancing long-term support and longevity.