The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ have been the subjects of recent comparative analyses to determine how their respective Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets stack up against each other. While the Galaxy S24 Ultra exclusively houses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, its Galaxy S24 and S24+ siblings are equipped with either the Snapdragon or Exynos 2400, varying by market.
This new Exynos 2400 chipset is especially noteworthy, as Samsung invested two years in its development, taking a hiatus after the Exynos 2200. These new comparison videos, created by the channels Techmo and Booredatwork, highlight a recurring observation: Snapdragon chips still seem to hold an edge over their Exynos counterparts.
The disparity appears more pronounced within the base Galaxy S24 models. Analysis suggests that the Exynos 2400 version may experience more challenges with 5G connectivity compared to the models sporting the Snapdragon chipset.
Contrastingly, when looking at the Galaxy S24+, the differences in performance, thermal management, and battery life between the two chips appear negligible. This suggests that the larger size of the Galaxy S24+, with its bigger batteries and better cooling solutions, might mitigate the performance gap observed with the Exynos 2400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipsets.
Is the Exynos-Powered Galaxy S24 a Compromise?
Some may question whether opting for an Exynos-powered Galaxy S24 variant means settling for a subpar device. It is essential, however, to distinguish between perceived and actual performance. Benchmarks alone cannot fully represent real-world usage.
Despite the suggestions of superiority regarding the Snapdragon chip, real-life experiences, along with various tests, could present a contrasting narrative. The extent to which the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 outperforms the Exynos SoC may differ based on factors specific to each model and usage conditions.
Personal impressions can be crucial when deciding between variants. Potential buyers are encouraged to test the Exynos 2400 and Galaxy S24 / S24+ for themselves at Samsung stores prior to making a purchase.
From a practical stance, the performance of the Exynos Galaxy S24 and S24+ models has been satisfactory, not displaying any significant slowdown or excessive power consumption during weeks of usage. Although an Exynos model did freeze in one of the videos, such incidents can occur randomly and might not reflect the overall reliability of the chipset.
Ultimately, whether to choose an Exynos or Snapdragon variant of the Galaxy S24 or S24+ is a decision left to individual preference and the value placed on varying aspects of performance and connectivity.
