Samsung is gearing up for its first flagship launch of 2024, the Galaxy S24 series, which is expected to bring some groundbreaking features and improvements over its predecessors. The official launch date and key specs of the Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra have been confirmed by leaked press materials, courtesy of renowned tipster Evan Blass.
The press materials reveal that the Galaxy S24 series will be unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 18, 2024, at 3 AM KST (January 17, 1 PM EST, 6 PM GMT, 11:30 PM IST). The event will also introduce Galaxy AI, Samsung’s answer to ChatGPT and Google Bard, which is a generative AI platform that can create various types of content such as text, images, audio, and video.
Galaxy AI is expected to power some of the new features of the Galaxy S24 series, such as an AI-powered keyboard, live translation during calls, and personalized recommendations based on user preferences and behavior. Galaxy AI will also enable users to create their own digital avatars, stickers, emojis, and wallpapers using the Galaxy S24’s cameras and sensors.
Galaxy S24 series to offer stunning displays, cameras, and performance
The press materials also confirm some of the previously rumored specs of the Galaxy S24 series, such as the display sizes, resolutions, refresh rates, peak brightness, and casing materials. The Galaxy S24 will sport a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with FHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2,600 nits peak brightness. The Galaxy S24+ will feature a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2,600 nits peak brightness. The Galaxy S24 Ultra will boast a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 2,600 nits peak brightness.
The Galaxy S24 and S24+ will offer Armor Aluminum 2.0 casings, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra will get upgraded to a new Titanium frame. All three phones will be available in Onyx Black, Cobalt Violet, Marble Gray, and Amber Yellow colors.
The cameras of the Galaxy S24 series will also be impressive, with the Galaxy S24 and S24+ offering 50MP main cameras alongside 3x telephoto modules. The main cameras will be able to record up to 8K video. The Galaxy S24 Ultra will offer a 200MP main camera paired with 3x and 10x telephoto modules.
The press materials suggest that all three Galaxy S24 phones will be powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is the most advanced mobile processor to date. However, some regions like Korea, Europe, and India will likely get the Exynos 2400 instead, which is Samsung’s own flagship chipset based on the AMD RDNA 2 architecture. Samsung will pack 8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage on the Galaxy S24, while the Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra will offer 12GB RAM and 256/512GB storage.
The battery capacities of the Galaxy S24 series will also be decent, with the Galaxy S24 offering a 4,000 mAh battery, the Galaxy S24+ offering a 4,900 mAh battery, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra offering a 5,000 mAh battery. All three phones will support fast charging, wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.
Galaxy S24 series price leaked: More affordable or pricey?
The price of the Galaxy S24 series has also been leaked by another source, GalaxyClub.nl, which claims to have obtained the European price tags for the Galaxy S24 series. The Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ could come in a bit cheaper than their predecessors, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra could demand a heftier price compared to the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Here are the rumored prices for the Galaxy S24 series in Europe:
| Model | 128GB | 256GB | 512GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Galaxy S24 | €899 ($999) | €959 ($1066) | – |
| Galaxy S24+ | – | €1149 ($1278) | €1269 ($1411) |
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | – | €1449 ($1612) | €1569 ($1745) |
The prices for the US market could be slightly lower than the European prices, due to factors such as taxes, import duties, and market dynamics. For reference, the base Galaxy S23 started at $799.99 for the 128GB version in the US, while it was priced at $1055 in Europe.
However, these prices are not officially confirmed by Samsung, so they should be taken with a grain of salt. The official prices and availability of the Galaxy S24 series will be announced at the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 18, 2024.
