The battery degradation from wireless charging in the Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra can vary due to differences in their battery capacities, charging efficiencies, and user experiences reported by users.
Battery Specifications and Performance
Battery Capacities
- Galaxy S24: 3,900 mAh- Galaxy S24 Plus: 4,700 mAh
- Galaxy S24 Ultra: 5,000 mAh
Charging Performance
1. Galaxy S24 Ultra:- Wireless charging takes approximately 2 hours and 9 minutes[1].
- The device has a charge-up efficiency of 75.7%, which is lower compared to other devices tested[1].
- Users have reported mixed experiences with battery life, with some experiencing significant drain after software updates[3][5].
2. Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus:
- Specific wireless charging times are less documented, but users have noted that the S24 series generally has lower screen-on time compared to expectations, with reports of around 3 to 4 hours of usage under moderate conditions[2][5].
- Battery management appears to improve over time as the device learns usage patterns[2].
User Experiences and Observations
- Users have expressed concerns over battery life across all models, particularly after software updates which seem to exacerbate battery drain issues[3][5].- The S24 Ultra users often report better overall performance due to its larger battery but also mention issues with rapid discharge under heavy usage conditions like video calls or gaming[5].
- Comparatively, the base S24 model has been criticized for poor battery performance right out of the box, with reports of only achieving around 3-4 hours of screen-on time initially[2].
Conclusion
While all three models support wireless charging, the S24 Ultra benefits from a larger battery capacity and generally better performance metrics. However, all models have shown vulnerability to software updates impacting battery life. Users should consider their specific usage patterns and how often they rely on wireless charging when evaluating potential degradation over time.Citations:
[1] https://www.dxomark.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-battery-test/
[2] https://www.reddit.com/r/GalaxyS24/comments/1cbj01l/dissapointing_s24_battery_life/
[3] https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s24-series/disastrous-battery-life-after-april-update-samsung-galaxy-s24/td-p/9589864
[4] https://www.reddit.com/r/samsung/comments/1c26vz8/is_bad_to_leave_your_samsung_galaxy_s24_ultra/
[5] https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s24-series/s24-ultra-battery-drain-issues-is-terrible/td-p/9607763
[6] https://eu.community.samsung.com/t5/galaxy-s24-series/s24-poor-battery-life-and-quick-drain/td-p/10035868
[7] https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s24-plus-ultra-battery-life-test-benchmark-scores-comparison/
[8] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D1xQ1TDfNw