Samsung hosted a global launch event for their new product, the Galaxy S24 series on January 18. At this event, they officially introduced the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. These phones come equipped with the third-generation Snapdragon 8 processors and have built-in Galaxy AI functions. The standout Galaxy S24 Ultra has an exclusive third-generation Snapdragon 8 processor, a titanium edge, and a 6.8-inch direct screen, starting at $1299.
Design
When comparing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 Ultra, one notices a shift in design. The new model features a more squared look with a front and rear straight design, moving away from the curved outline of the previous generation. Its dimensions remain similar (79 x 162.3 x 8.6mm), and it retains the S Pen stylus, weighing in at 232 grams. Additionally, it includes a titanium frame and comes in four colors: titanium gray, black, twilight purple, and feather yellow. The Galaxy S24 and S24+ follow the design cues of their predecessors, sporting an aluminum alloy frame and straight screen design in four colors: ink black, elegant rock gray, secret mineral purple, and light amber yellow. Samsung Mall is reportedly offering exclusive colors for these three models.
Screen
The Galaxy S24 series also sees improvements in its screen features. The Galaxy S24 Ultra continues with a 6.8-inch hole-punch screen and a narrower quad bezel design. The screen sizes of the S24 and S24+ have increased to 6.2 and 6.7 inches, respectively. While the S24 maintains an FHD+ resolution, the S24+ and S24 Ultra both offer QHD+ resolutions and support 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rates. All three models use second-generation dynamic AMOLED screens, with peak brightness boosted from 1,750nit to 2,600nit. They are also covered in Corning’s latest Gorilla Glass Armor, which, according to officials, cuts down reflection by 75% and quadruples scratch resistance.
Cameras
In the imaging department, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra retains the island-style lens design and four-lens setup from its predecessor. This setup includes a 200-megapixel main camera and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. The two telephoto lenses have shifted from 10x to 5x optical zoom and now feature 50-megapixel sensors, while the 3x zoom lens keeps its 10-megapixel specifications.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series boasts the third-generation Snapdragon 8 processor as a key hardware component. Additionally, the S24 Ultra features a 5,000mAh battery, supporting 45W wired fast charging, 10W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse charging. Meanwhile, the S24 and S24+ models are equipped with 4000mAh and 4900mAh batteries, respectively.
AI Function
The Galaxy AI function, a highlight of the press conference, offers a native call application with built-in real-time call translation in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. This feature provides two-way voice and text translation while maintaining user privacy. The writing assistant in text messages and other applications helps users tailor their language, whether for polite responses to colleagues or crafting concise titles for online posts. Additionally, the AI translation feature in the Samsung keyboard module supports 13 languages for live text translations.
Samsung Notes’ built-in note-taking assistant enables intelligent summary generation and template creation, simplifying note organization and improving work efficiency. Its transcription assistant, using AI and speech-to-text technology, can transcribe, summarize, and translate speech, even in multi-speaker scenarios.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series introduces a ‘circle to search’ function. Users can press and hold the Home button, then circle, highlight, draw, or tap on any content on the screen for instant search results. In certain search situations, AI integrates relevant internet information based on the user’s location to provide an overview and even pose detailed follow-up questions.
Pricing
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is now available for purchase on the official website. The Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at 10,199 yuan, the Galaxy S24+ at 7,499 yuan, and the Galaxy S24 at 5,999 yuan. Samsung has also launched the Galaxy S24 series pioneer program, accessible through Samsung Mall, Samsung JD.com, Tmall Samsung official flagship store, and select offline authorized experience stores.
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