Samsung has dropped three new flagship Galaxy phones, with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus once again reprising the spot of the middle child. It's not quite as flashy as the Galaxy S24 Ultra, but it's also cheaper.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus plans
The Galaxy S24 Plus is available on mobile plans from Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone. All three providers offer the choice of 24-month and 36-month repayments. A 24-month term means you own your Galaxy S24 Plus faster, while a 36-month term brings down your monthly cost.
36-month Galaxy S24 Plus plans
Samsung Galaxy S24+ 256GB Plans
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$102.18/mth
Min. cost $1,753.48
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$112.18/mth
Min. cost $1,763.48
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#3
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Telstra
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
$112.19/mth
Min. cost $1,763.84
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#4
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$116.18/mth
Min. cost $1,767.48
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#5
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Telstra
$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$122.19/mth
Min. cost $1,773.84
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#6
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$132.18/mth
Min. cost $1,783.48
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#7
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Telstra
$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan
$146.19/mth
Min. cost $1,797.84
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Samsung Galaxy S24+ 512GB Plans
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$107.74/mth
Min. cost $1,953.64
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$117.74/mth
Min. cost $1,963.64
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#3
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Telstra
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
$117.75/mth
Min. cost $1,964
Link not supplied
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#4
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$121.74/mth
Min. cost $1,967.64
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#5
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Telstra
$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$127.75/mth
Min. cost $1,974
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#6
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$137.74/mth
Min. cost $1,983.64
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#7
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Telstra
$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan
$151.75/mth
Min. cost $1,998
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24-month Galaxy S24 Plus plans
Samsung Galaxy S24+ 256GB Plans
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$125.77/mth
Min. cost $1,753.48
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$135.77/mth
Min. cost $1,763.48
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#3
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Telstra
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
$135.79/mth
Min. cost $1,763.96
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#4
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$139.77/mth
Min. cost $1,767.48
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#5
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Telstra
$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$145.79/mth
Min. cost $1,773.96
Link not supplied
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#6
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$155.77/mth
Min. cost $1,783.48
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#7
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Telstra
$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan
$169.79/mth
Min. cost $1,797.96
Link not supplied
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Samsung Galaxy S24+ 512GB Plans
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#1
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Optus
$55 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$134.11/mth
Min. cost $1,953.64
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#2
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Optus
$65 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$144.11/mth
Min. cost $1,963.64
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#3
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Telstra
$65 Basic Upfront Mobile Plan
$144.12/mth
Min. cost $1,963.88
Link not supplied
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#4
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Optus
$79 Optus Promo Plan
$148.11/mth
Min. cost $1,967.64
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#5
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Telstra
$75 Essential Upfront Mobile Plan
$154.12/mth
Min. cost $1,973.88
Link not supplied
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#6
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Optus
$85 Optus Choice Plus Plan
$164.11/mth
Min. cost $1,983.64
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#7
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Telstra
$99 Premium Upfront Mobile Plan
$178.12/mth
Min. cost $1,997.88
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Follow these links to compare plans for the rest of the Galaxy S24 family:
How much does the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus cost in Australia?
The Galaxy S24 Plus is a little more expensive than last year's Galaxy S23 Plus. You'll pay $1,399 for a Galaxy S24 Plus, which represents a $50 price rise.
Here's the full pricing for the Galaxy S24 family:
| Phone | RRP | See Price on | |
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| Samsung Galaxy S24 (256GB) | $1,399 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 (512GB) | $1,599 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus (256GB) | $1,699 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus (512GB) | $1,899 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (256GB) | $2,199 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (512GB) | $2,399 | Samsung | Amazon |
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (1TB) | $2,799 | Samsung | Amazon |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus features
The Galaxy S24 Plus is a fairly small upgrade from a hardware perspective. You get a slightly larger screen, a faster processor, and thinner bezels. Instead, the key new feature is Galaxy AI.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus AI
The entire Galaxy S24 family features Galaxy AI, which is baked into large parts of the phone experience. Galaxy AI capabilities include the following:
- Web page and note summaries
- Live two-way translation on phone calls with transcription
- Translation in messages
- Tone suggestions for messages (to make a message more casual or professional, for example)
- Circle to Search - a feature where you can circle anything on your display to start a Google search
The Galaxy S24 family also have AI photo editing features, similar to the Pixel 8 family. This can be used to resize and reposition elements with an image, or to reframe your shot by generating anything outside of the original photo. There are also AI-powered edit suggestions, but these are lower touch, and tend to be things like tweaking contrast or removing stray reflections.
Some Galaxy AI features, such as photo editing, require an internet connection. Others, such as live translate, are done entirely on the phone.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus design
The Galaxy S24 Plus is ever so slightly larger than last year's model. It now has a 6.7-inch screen, up from 6.8-inch. It's not too much larger physically, however, thanks to a thinner bezel around the screen.
There are also upgrades in the screen itself. It runs at a higher Quad HD resolution, up from 1080p in last year's model, and features a dynamic high refresh rate. Instead of being locked at 120Hz, the Galaxy S24 Plus can speed up and slow the refresh rate as needed, taking it to as low as 1Hz when you're not interacting with the phone.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus camera
The Galaxy S24 Plus that includes a 50MP primary lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP 3x zoom lens. There's a 12MP selfie camera on the front. This camera setup is identical to what we saw on the Galaxy S23 Plus last year.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus battery
The Galaxy S24 Plus has a 4,900mAh battery, which is slightly larger than the 4,700mAh battery found in the Galaxy S23 Plus. When coupled with the dynamic refresh rate display, the Galaxy S24 Plus battery should last longer than last year's equivalent model.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus processor
The Galaxy S24 Plus features Samsung's Exynos 2400 processor, just like the standard Galaxy S24.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G
The Galaxy S24 Plus has 5G connectivity, but variants sold in Australia don't support mmWave 5G. mmWave is a faster type of 5G that telcos have slowly been rolling out, but very few devices support it locally.
WhistleOut's coverage checker tool has 5G coverage maps, making it easy to see whether you can get 5G. All you need to do is pop in your address when searching for a new phone plan. After you've done so and hit Search, you can jump straight to the coverage map by tapping See Coverage Map and then tapping Click To Activate Interactive Map.
This map will show you what kind of coverage you have in your area. 5G coverage is highlighted using the darkest shade of purple, but unticking 4G and 3G can help make it clearer. The drop-down menu lets you choose between telcos.
Coverage maps are only approximate, only show outdoor coverage, and may be impacted by local conditions such as buildings.
| Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display | Flat 6.2-inch | Flat 6.7-inch | Flat 6.8-inch |
| Resolution | 1080p+ | Quad HD+ | Quad HD+ |
| Refresh Rate | 1 - 120Hz | 1 - 120Hz | 1 - 120Hz |
| Rear Cameras | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 50MP |
| Front Camera | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP |
| Processor | Exynoss 2400 | Exynos 2400 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Storage | 256GB - 512GB | 256GB - 512GB | 256GB - 1TB |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | 12GB |
| Battery | 4,000mAh | 4,900mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Water-Resistance | IP68
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IP68 | IP68 |
| Durability | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Armor |
| 5G | Sub 6 | Sub 6 | Sub 6 |
| Material | Aluminium | Aluminium | Titanium |
| S Pen | No | No | Yes |
| Price | From $1,399 | From $1,699 | From $2,199 |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus plan providers
Telstra, Optus, and Vodafone are all ranging the Galaxy S24 Plus family. Here's a breakdown of the major benefits you can expect each provider to offer.
Telstra Galaxy S24 Plus plans
Telstra Galaxy plans are often the priciest on the Australian market, but they do come with a host of perks.
Telstra lets you pay your Galaxy off over 12, 24, or 36 months, and all plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your cap, your data will simply be slowed to speeds of 1.5Mbps, which is still fast enough to stream video in SD. But speeds may be slower during peak times.
Optus Galaxy S24 Plus plans
Optus Galaxy plans come with solid data inclusions.
Higher-end Optus plans also come with unlimited international calls to selected destinations included with the plan.
All Optus plans are contract-free, and devices can be paid off across 12, 24, or 36 months.
In addition, all Optus postpaid plans are free from excess data charges. If you go over your allowance, you'll be slowed to 1.5Mbps rather than being billed $10 per gigabyte.
Vodafone Galaxy S24 Plus plans
Vodafone Galaxy plans may not come with the kinds of freebies and perks you can get from Optus or Telstra, but they have bonuses when it comes to bundling.
If you have a Vodafone mobile plan, you can get most of the telco's internet plans - NBN, 5G home internet, and 4G home internet - at a discounted rate.
Vodafone customers also save 5% on their total mobile bill for each postpaid mobile plan on their account after the first. This discount maxes out at 20% and doesn't include handset repayments.
Vodafone postpaid plans are all free from excess data charges. When you go over your plan allowance, you'll be capped at 2Mbps.
You'll also get access to Vodafone's famous $5 roaming, which is still easily the best way to travel with your Australian phone number.
How to choose the best Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus plan for you
There are a few key factors to keep in mind when picking a Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus plan:
- Answering "how much mobile data do I use" can help you avoid overspending. Don't pay for more data than you need
- Decide whether you want to pay off your phone shorter on a 24-month plan or get a smaller bill over a longer period of time on a 36-month plan
- If you're a frequent overseas traveller consider any international roaming inclusions
- You may also want to make international phone calls so check if the destinations you may be calling are included in your plan
For a breakdown of the best Samsung plans - from unlimited data plans to plans with international calls - check out our guide.
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