Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Officially Launched – A Revolution in Mobile Experiences with AI

It’s that time of the year again as Samsung is launching their new flagships for the year. Let’s dive right into the new Samsung Galaxy S24 series as seen at the recent Galaxy Unpacked event in San Jose, California.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

Galaxy AI takes center stage in the S24 series, providing meaningful intelligence to enhance various aspects of daily life. One standout feature is the Live Translate function, enabling real-time voice and text translations during phone calls within the native app. This eliminates language barriers and facilitates seamless communication across borders.

The Chat Assist and Note Assist features bring sophistication to messaging and organization. Chat Assist refines conversational tones, ensuring messages are conveyed appropriately, while Note Assist offers AI-generated summaries, template creation, and cover recommendations for streamlined note-taking. The revolutionary Circle to Search with Google introduces an intuitive, gesture-driven search experience. Users can simply circle, highlight, or tap anything on the screen to initiate a search, providing a quick and efficient way to discover more about the world around them.

The Galaxy S24 series boasts the ProVisual Engine, a suite of AI-powered tools that elevate image-capturing capabilities and unleash creative freedom. The Quad Tele System on the Galaxy S24 Ultra enables optical-quality performance at zoom levels ranging from 2x to 10x magnification. The enhanced Nightography capabilities ensure stunning photos and videos even in low-light conditions.

AI-driven editing tools such as Edit Suggestion and Generative Edit empower users to perfect their images effortlessly. Additionally, the new Instant Slow-Mo feature allows users to smoothly slow down action-packed moments in videos. The series also enhances social sharing by integrating premium camera features directly with third-party social apps, providing a seamless experience for users to showcase their creativity.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, the Galaxy S24 Ultra delivers exceptional performance, making it ideal for gaming, video recording, and multitasking. The Vision Booster and improved outdoor visibility ensure a vibrant and clear display, while the Adaptive Refresh Rates enhance efficiency. It’s two other siblings will be powered by the Exynos 2400, a powerful flagship chip also built with a 4nm process.

Security and privacy are paramount, with the devices secured by Samsung Knox. Users have control over data usage for AI features through Advanced Intelligence settings, ensuring a personalized and secure experience.

Samsung continues its commitment to sustainability with the Galaxy S24 series. The devices feature recycled materials, including plastics, glass, aluminum, cobalt, and rare earth elements. The packaging is made from 100% recycled paper material. The Galaxy S24 Ultra takes a step further by introducing a titanium frame, enhancing durability. The series is designed with recycled steel and Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), showcasing Samsung’s dedication to eco-friendly practices.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Specifications and Pricing

SoC	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, 4nm 1 x Cortex-X4 @ 3.4 GHz + 5 x Cortex-A720 @ 3.15 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A520 @ 2.27 GHz Adreno 750 GPU
RAM	12GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1TB UFS 4.0
Display	6.8″ QHD+ (3080 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Corning Gorilla Armor Vision Booster HDR10+ 2600 nits (HBM Max) 1Hz to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate
Rear Camera	200MP f/1.7 wide angle camera, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 50MP f/3.4 telephoto camera, 5x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10MP f/2.4 telephoto camera, 3x optical zoom, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12MP f/2.2 120˚ ultra-wide, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera	12MP f/2.2 wide-angle selfie cam, PDAF Dual video call, Auto HDR, HDR10+ 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Battery	5000mAh 45W fast charging USB-PD 3.0 fast charging 10W wireless fast charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Dimensions	162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm 232g
Ingress Protection	IP68
Software	One UI 6.1 based on Android 14
Colours	Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow (Online Only) Titanium Blue, Titanium Orange, Titanium Green

As for the official retail pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, we’ve listed it right below here:

• 256GB = RM6,299
• 512GB = RM6,799
• 1TB = RM7,799

Samsung Galaxy S24 / S24 Plus Specifications and Pricing

Model	Samsung Galaxy S24	Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
SoC	Exynos 2400, 4nm 1 x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 3 x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz Xclipse 940 GPU	Exynos 2400, 4nm 1 x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1 GHz + 2 x Cortex-A720 @ 2.9GHz + 3 x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6 GHz + 3 x Cortex-A520 @ 1.8GHz Xclipse 940 GPU
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB / 512GB	256GB / 512GB
Display	6.2″ FHD+ (2340 x 1080) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Corning Gorilla Armor Vision Booster HDR10+ 1Hz to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate	6.7″ QHD+ (3120 x 1440) Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Corning Gorilla Armor Vision Booster HDR10+ 1Hz to 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate
Rear Camera	50MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10MP f/2.4 telephoto camera, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 12MP f/2.2 120˚ ultra-wide LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS	50MP f/1.8 wide angle camera, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS 10MP f/2.4 telephoto camera, 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS 12MP f/2.2 120˚ ultra-wide LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie Camera	12MP f/2.2 80° wide-angle selfie cam, Dual Pixel PDAF	12MP f/2.2 80° wide-angle selfie cam, Dual Pixel PDAF
Battery	4000mAh 25W wired fast charging USB-PD 3.0 fast charging 10W wireless fast charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging	4900mAh 45W wired fast charging USB-PD 3.0 fast charging 10W wireless fast charging 4.5W reverse wireless charging
Dimensions	147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm, 167g	158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm, 196g
Ingress Protection	IP68	IP68
Software	One UI 6.1 based on Android 14	One UI 6.1 based on Android 14
Colours	Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray (Online Exclusive) Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue, Jade Green	Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Marble Gray (Online Exclusive) Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue, Jade Green

The retail prices of both devices are listed right below here:

• S24 256GB = RM4,099
• S24 512GB = RM4,599
• S24 Plus 256GB = RM4,899
• S24 Plus 512GB = RM5,399

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Pokdepinion: I don’t expect the AI features to make such a huge difference, at least not initially, but as time goes by and the technology gets further refined, especially with the help of user feedback, it has the potential to become the biggest leap forward in the world of smartphones.