Samsung Galaxy S24 devices are some of the most anticipated phone releases in 2024. The S23 devices did well for themselves, offering some notable improvements over the S22 series, though the extent of the upgrade might vary depending on your priorities.
For this year, Samsung has already confirmed the release date to be on January 17, 2024. Like has been the trend over the past few years, the series is expected to include three models:
- Samsung Galaxy S24,
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to have a titanium frame while the S24 and S24 Plus will have an aluminum armor frame. The S24 series is also expected to feature AI-powered messaging app translation and generative AI techniques for photo editing.
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The S24 and S24 Plus are expected to have vapor chambers 1.5x and 1.6x bigger than their predecessors, respectively, while the S24 Ultra’s vapor chamber is expected to be 1.9x bigger than the S23 Ultra.
The following table summarizes the expected specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series based on the leaks and rumours that we’ve seen so far:
| Model | Display | Processor | RAM | Internal Storage | Rear Cameras | Selfie Camera | Battery | Connectivity | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S24 | 6.2″ FullHD+ 120Hz screen | Exynos 2400 SoC or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC | 8GB | 128/256/512GB | 50MP primary, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom) | 12MP | 4,000 mAh with Super Fast Charging 2.0 | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow |
| S24 Plus | 6.7″ QHD+ 120Hz screen | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC | 12GB | 256/512GB | 50MP primary, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (3x optical) | 12MP | 4,900 mAh with Super Fast Charging 2.0 | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7 | Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow |
| S24 Ultra | 6.8″ QHD+ 120Hz screen | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC | 12GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 200MP primary, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom), 50MP telephoto (5x optical zoom) | 12MP | 5,000 mAh with Super Fast Charging 2.0, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0/Wireless PowerShare | Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, UWB | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow |
Please note that the above information is based on rumors and leaks, and the actual specifications may differ from the expected ones.
Galaxy AI
Galaxy AI is a term Samsung has been using to describe the various AI-powered features and capabilities expected to be introduced with the upcoming Galaxy S24 series. While the full picture won’t be revealed until Samsung’s official launch event on January 17th, here’s what we know so far:
Overall focus:
- Enhanced user experience: Samsung aims to integrate AI seamlessly into various aspects of phone usage, making it more intuitive, efficient, and personalized.
- Increased power and processing: New and powerful processors like the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (in some regions) and Exynos 2400 are expected to provide the muscle for advanced AI tasks.
Specific features
- Live Translate: Real-time audio and text translations during phone calls, potentially exceeding current offerings like Pixel Live Caption.
- Generative Edit: AI-powered photo editing that allows you to remove unwanted objects, change backgrounds, and even re-age faces.
- Nightography Zoom: Improved low-light photography with AI assistance for sharper, clearer images with enhanced zoom capabilities.
- High-Resolution: AI-driven image processing for photos and videos, promising superior detail and clarity.
- Other potential features: Additional speculation surrounds AI-powered call summarization, smarter battery management, and personalized app recommendations.
Conclusion
While the rumor mills will probably continue churning for the next few weeks until the official launch event, we probably won’t get a complete picture of what these devices pack until the launch event so take everything you see with a grain of salt.
You can add the Galaxy Unpacked event to your calendar so you don’t miss the launch, or bookmark the live stream page so you’re first to tune in when the event starts.