Samsung has launched its latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S24 series, with a focus on artificial intelligence (AI) features that aim to enhance communication, creativity, and discovery. The Galaxy S24 series includes the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S24+, and the Galaxy S24, which are powered by Google’s Gemini AI models and Samsung’s Galaxy AI brand.
Galaxy AI: A New Era of Mobile Innovation
Galaxy AI is Samsung’s new platform that integrates AI capabilities into every aspect of the Galaxy S24 series. Galaxy AI leverages Google’s Gemini AI models, which are highly efficient large-language models that can generate natural and fluent text, voice, image, and video content. Galaxy AI also uses Samsung’s own AI technologies, such as Bixby Vision, AR Emoji, and Scene Optimizer, to provide personalized and intuitive experiences.
Galaxy AI introduces several new features that aim to transform how users communicate, create, and explore with their smartphones. Some of these features include:
- Live Translate is a feature that allows real-time, two-way voice and text translations of phone calls, messages, and other apps in 13 languages without the need for third-party apps or an internet connection.
- Chat Assist: A feature that helps users write messages with the appropriate tone, style, and grammar, as well as suggest relevant replies and actions.
- Note Assist: A feature that helps users organize their notes with AI-generated summaries, templates, and covers, as well as sync their notes across devices and apps.
- ProVisual Engine: A feature that enhances the camera and video capabilities of the Galaxy S24 series, with AI-powered modes such as Director’s View, Super Slow-mo, and Object Eraser.
- Circle to Search: A feature that allows users to search anything on their screen by simply circling it with their finger, using Google’s AI to provide relevant information and suggestions.
Galaxy S24 Ultra: The Ultimate AI Smartphone
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the flagship model of the series and the first-ever Galaxy phone to feature a titanium frame, which enhances the device’s durability and longevity. It boasts a 6.8-inch, flatter display and is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, which delivers remarkable NPU improvement for incredibly efficient AI processing.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra also has the most advanced camera system of the series, with a 108 MP main camera, a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, a 10 MP telephoto camera, and a 10 MP periscope camera, as well as a 40 MP selfie camera. The camera system supports 100x Space Zoom, 8K video recording, and ProVisual Engine, which offers a range of AI-powered modes and features to unleash users’ creativity.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra also has a 5,000mAh battery, which supports 45W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. It also has 12GB or 16GB of RAM and 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card. The Galaxy S24 Ultra also supports the S Pen, which can be attached magnetically to the back of the phone or stored in a compatible case.
Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24: The AI-Powered Smartphones for Everyone
The Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 are the more affordable models of the series, but they still offer impressive AI features and performance. The Galaxy S24+ has a 6.5-inch display, while the Galaxy S24 has a 6.2-inch display, both with a 120Hz refresh rate and Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology. They are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform, which provides fast and smooth AI processing.
The Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 have a similar camera system, with a 50MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 10MP telephoto camera, as well as a 10MP selfie camera. The camera system supports 30x Space Zoom, 4K video recording, and ProVisual Engine, which offers various AI-powered modes and features to enhance users’ creativity.
The Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 have a 4,500mAh and a 4,000mAh battery, respectively, which support 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. They also have 8GB of RAM and 128GB or 256GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 1TB with a microSD card.
Availability and Pricing
The Galaxy S24 series will be available in the US on January 31, 2024, with pre-orders starting on January 18, 2024. The Galaxy S24 Ultra will start at $1,199.99, the Galaxy S24+ will start at $999.99, and the Galaxy S24 will start at $799.99. The Galaxy S24 series will come in various colors, such as Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Pink, Phantom Green, and Phantom Violet.
The Galaxy S24 series will also come with seven years of software support, which means users can enjoy the latest Android updates and security patches for longer. Samsung has also partnered with various carriers and retailers to offer trade-in deals, discounts, and gifts for the Galaxy S24 series.
