Samsung’s Galaxy S24, the ‘vanilla’ mannequin because the saying goes, has been disassembled on video by YouTube channel PBKreviews. It follows within the footsteps of the highest of the road S24 Extremely, which received the identical therapy final week.
The S24, because it seems, additionally has a bigger copper vapor chamber than its predecessor – virtually double the dimensions, actually – similar to the S24 Extremely. This can be a theme with 2024 flagship S-series Samsungs, it appears. All through the teardown, we’re proven all the totally different elements which have been eliminated, one after the other.
To get into the telephone, the again plate might be pried off after making use of warmth. The digital camera lens covers might be changed individually. The S24 does not have an UWB antenna, not like the S24+ and S24 Extremely.
The mainboard is a dual-layer design similar to final 12 months. The 12 MP front-facing digital camera is glued into place, which implies it is solely replaceable should you use a knife to chop the glue. Alternatively, the rear cameras can all be popped off simply. Each the primary rear digital camera and the telephoto digital camera are confirmed to have OIS.
The battery might be eliminated simply with a pull tab. Sadly prying off the display screen with out damaging it’s virtually unimaginable – then once more, should you’re changing the display screen, it is in all probability as a result of it was broken to start with.
Ultimately, the Galaxy S24 will get a 9 out of 10 reparability rating. It managed to get most factors for elements availability, the convenience of battery alternative, and the convenience of changing miscellaneous elements just like the charger port. It received 1.5 out of two most factors for inside group and the way a lot time a restore takes, in addition to for display screen alternative.
Samsung Galaxy S24
The Galaxy S24 has simply change into obtainable internationally mere hours in the past. In case you’re interested by it, ensure you learn our hands-on assessment.
