Galaxy S24 Specifications
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Samsung has just revealed its new Galaxy S24 series at Galaxy Unpacked 2024. The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra are the latest Android phones from the company, and they come with some impressive features and upgrades.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with its 50MP telephoto camera and its titanium frame with a textured grip. But the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Plus are also great Samsung phones that have a lot to offer. They have some changes and features that make them worth buying, especially if you want to save some money.
Here’re the details of each model, including the price, availability and the other highlights from Galaxy Unpacked 2024.
Key Takeaways
- The phones have flat AMOLED screens, slim bezels, Gorilla protection, and different colors. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a titanium frame and vapor cooling.
- The S24 and S24 Plus have a triple-lens rear camera and a 12MP selfie camera. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a quad-lens rear camera and the same selfie camera. The cameras have AI features.
- The phones run on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or the Exynos 2400 chipset. The S24 Ultra has a better Snapdragon variant. The phones have 7 years of software support and Android OS upgrades.
- The phones have many AI features, such as browsing assist, chat assist, live translate, circle to search, transcribe assist, generative edit, instant slow-mo and more. The AI features use on-device and cloud-based AI, built with Google and Qualcomm.
- The Galaxy S24 has a 4,000 mAh battery, the Galaxy S24 Plus has a 4,900 mAh battery and the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery. The Galaxy S24 supports 25W wired charging, while the Galaxy S24 Plus and Ultra support 45W wired charging. All phones support 15W wireless charging.
- The phones use recycled materials in some components and packaging. They also reduce e-waste by offering longer lifespan and durability.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Spec
| Item | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $1,299 | $999 | $799.00 |
| Size | 6.40 x 3.11 x 0.34 inches | 6.24 x 3.00 x 0.30 inches | 5.79 x 2.78 x 0.30 inches |
| Weight | 8.22 ounces | 6.95 ounces | 5.93 ounces |
| Colors | Titanium orange, titanium green, titanium blue, titanium yellow, titanium black, titanium violet, titanium gray | Sand stone orange, sapphire blue, cobalt violet, jade green, marble gray, onyx black, amber yellow. | Sand stone orange, sapphire blue, cobalt violet, jade green, marble gray, onyx black, amber yellow. |
| Display size and resolution | 6.8-inch AMOLED, QHD+, flat screeb | 6.7-inch AMOLED, QHD+, flat screen | 6.24-inch AMOLED, FHD+ flat screen |
| Display brightness, refresh rate | 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate | 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate | 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Battery size | 5,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Charging speed | 45W | 45W | 25W |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB | 128 GB, 256GB |
| Rear cameras | 200MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto (5x optical zoom), 10MP telephoto camera (3x optical zoom) | 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom) | 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom) |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP | 12MP |
Samsung Galaxy S24 Price and availability
Starting at $799, the Galaxy S24 offers 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. For more power and space, the Galaxy S24 Plus has 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage and costs $999. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the most expensive model at $1,299, with the same RAM and storage as the Plus. All Galaxy S24 models went on sale on January 31.
The S24 Ultra is $100 more than last year’s model. This could be due to various reasons, such as the lack of a cheaper 8GB RAM option. However, the exact cause is unknown.
The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus come in four colors: Onyx Black, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet and Amber Yellow. You can also get them in Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, or Sandstone Orange from Samsung.com. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has four colors too: Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Yellow. The Samsung.com exclusives are Titanium Green, Titanium Blue, and Titanium Orange.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Design and Display
The Galaxy S24, with its 6.2-inch flat AMOLED display, boasts impressive FHD+ resolution. Its adaptive refresh rate dynamically switches between 1 and 120Hz, depending on usage.
The S24 Plus and S24 Ultra both offer even larger, flat screens at 6.7- and 6.8-inches, respectively, with QHD+ resolution and the same adaptive refresh rate. Interestingly, this marks the first year since 2015 without a curved display on any Galaxy S flagship.
Despite this, the S24 Ultra flaunts 42% slimmer bezels than its predecessor, and is even thinner than the S23 Ultra. Its Gorilla Armor screen is four times more scratch resistant and reduces up to 75% of screen reflectivity. The back panel, as well as the display and back panel of the S24 and S24 Plus, are also made of Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
All three phones offer a 2,600 nit display, with Samsung boasting a 40% increase in outdoor visibility. The standard and Plus models feature aluminum frames, while the S24 Ultra’s titanium frame, with a satin finish, takes inspiration from Apple. Additionally, its advanced vapor chamber cooling system is now 1.9 times larger, critical for heat management given titanium’s reputation.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Performance
Depending on where you live, you’ll get either the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or the Exynos 2400 chipset in the Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus. The S24 Ultra has a special version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, called “for Galaxy”. This chip has a better NPU for AI tasks and might boost the overall performance too.
We don’t know how fast the Galaxy S24 phones are yet, but they should be faster than last year’s models. They all have at least 12GB of RAM, which is more than before.
Samsung says the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is more powerful and efficient than previous chips. It also promises amazing gaming performance, with smooth gameplay, high performance, realistic lighting and shadows, and enhanced ray tracing.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Camera
The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus have a triple lens rear camera and a 12MP selfie camera. The lenses are 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a four lens rear camera and the same selfie camera. The lenses are 200MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto, and 10MP telephoto.
The Ultra’s camera can zoom up to 10x with optical quality. It uses a Quad Tele System that crops a 12MP image. It also has a 100x digital zoom.
The Ultra’s camera has Space Zoom for low light photos. It adjusts to your movement and has larger pixels and wider OIS.
The camera has improved noise reduction and AI image editing. It fills in blank spaces with generative AI. Super HDR shows realistic previews and works with social apps.
These specs are amazing, but you need to try them yourself. The camera has many AI features that improve your photos.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Battery and Charging
The Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus have bigger batteries this year. The S24 has 4,000 mAh and the S24 Plus has 4,900 mAh. The S24 Ultra still has 5,000 mAh, which is huge compared to its rivals. The S23 Ultra also has great battery life.
Galaxy battery life has improved a lot in the last few years. The non-Ultra phones will benefit from bigger batteries. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset also makes them more efficient, along with other Samsung optimizations. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the best battery life of any flagship phone.
The Galaxy S24 can charge up to 25W, which gives 50% charge in 30 minutes. The S24 Plus and Ultra can charge up to 45W, which gives 65% charge in the same time.
All phones have Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, which gives up to 15W speeds.
Samsung Galaxy S24 AI
Galaxy AI is a main feature of the Galaxy S24 series, with many AI-powered functions. Samsung has partnered with Google and Qualcomm to offer AI experiences that enhance user experience and creative freedom. Many of them are also helpful, such as:
- Browsing assist: which summarizes content
- Chat Assist: that offers AI translation, tone adjustments and rewriting in six tones or styles
- Android Auto: which summarizes messages and suggests replies and actions
- Notes app: which has Transcribe Assist, that can translate, transcribe, summarize and format. It can also tidy up your handwriting if you use the S Pen
- Live Translate: a two-way interpreter in the phone app, with 13 languages and 17 dialects
- Circle to Search with Google: that lets you circle content and see Google search results without leaving your app
Samsung has also improved Galaxy AI editing tools for the camera, with new and enhanced features. The Galaxy S24 can analyze your shots and suggest improvements. It learns from your photos and gives you better results. Additionally, Instant Slow-Mo and Generative Edit let you edit your videos and photos with AI.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Sustainability
The Galaxy S24 series has 7 years of software support, like Google. You can use your phone longer and get Android OS and security updates. You may also get 7 years of spare parts if something breaks.
The Galaxy S24 batteries have at least 50% recycled cobalt. The phone uses recycled steel and TPU. Samsung also says some components have recycled materials, such as 100% recycled neodynium and 40% recycled steel in the speakers. The packaging is 100% recycled paper too.
The volume and side keys have “a minimum of 10%” recycled TPU. That’s not very impressive, but it’s something. We wish the whole phone had more recycled materials, not just a few parts.
