TheSamsung Galaxy S24is a series of high-endAndroid-basedsmartphonesdeveloped, manufactured, and marketed bySamsung Electronicsas part of its flagshipGalaxy S series.They collectively serve as the successor to theGalaxy S23series.[6][7]The phones were announced on January 17, 2024, at theGalaxy Unpackedevent inSan Jose, Californiaand subsequently released on January 31, 2024.[8][9]The S24 FE was announced on September 26, 2024, and was released on October 3, 2024.[10]
Manufacturer | Samsung Electronics |
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Type | Smartphone |
Series | Samsung Galaxy S series |
Family | Samsung Galaxy |
First released | January 31, 2024 |
Predecessor | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
Related | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6,Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 |
Compatible networks | 2GGSMandEDGE/CDMA/ 3GHSPA/EVDO/4G LTE/5G NR |
Form factor | Slate |
Colors | S24/S24+:Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue S24 Ultra:Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange S24 FE:Blue, Graphite, Gray, Mint, Yellow |
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Operating system | Android 14(64 bit) withOne UI 6.1(upgradable to 6.1.1) |
System-on-chip | S24/S24+ North America/East Asia (exc. South Korea) & S24 Ultra Worldwide:Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) S24/S24+ Worldwide:Samsung Exynos2400 (4 nm) S24 FE Worldwide:Samsung Exynos2400e (4 nm) |
CPU | Snapdragon:Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) Exynos:Deca-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520) |
GPU | Snapdragon:Adreno750 Exynos:Xclipse940 (based onAMD RDNA 3) |
Modem | Snapdragon:Snapdragon X75 5G Exynos:Exynos 5300 |
Memory | 8 or 12GBLPDDR5X-4800RAM |
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SIM | 1x or 2xNano-SIMand 1xeSIM |
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Sound | Stereo speakers,Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax(6E)(/be: S24 Ultra,Wi-Fi 7), tri-band,Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3,A2DP, LE S24 Ultra:UWB US models only:5G mmWave |
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Water resistance | IP68dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Hearing aid compatibility | M3, T3 |
Website | |
References | [1][2][3][4][5] |
Lineup
editThe Galaxy S24 series includes three devices, which share the same lineup and screen sizes as the previousGalaxy S23series. The flagship Galaxy S24 features a flat 6.2-inch (155 mm) display. The Galaxy S24+ features similar hardware in a 6.7-inch (168 mm) form factor. The Galaxy S24 Ultra features a flat 6.8-inch (173 mm) display, with sharp edges, distinct from its base model counterpart. The S24 and S24+ phones are powered bySnapdragon 8 Gen 3in the USA, Canada, China, Macau, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Japan, while aExynos2400 is used in the rest of the world. The S24 Ultra is equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in every market.[11][12]Conversely, the S24 FE comes with anunderclockedvariant of the Exynos 2400 called the Exynos 2400e in every market including North America.[13]
Design
editThe Galaxy S24 and S24+ have aluminum and matte glass versions and are available in four standard colors: Amber Yellow, Marble Gray, Cobalt Violet, and Onyx Black, with three additional colors available only through Samsung's website: Jade Green, Sapphire Blue and Sandstone Orange. The S24 Ultra features titanium versions of these colors.[14]
Galaxy S24 and S24+ | Galaxy S24 Ultra | ||||
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Color | Name | Online exclusive | Color | Name | Online exclusive |
Onyx Black | Titanium Black | ||||
Marble Grey | Titanium Grey | ||||
Amber Yellow | Titanium Yellow | ||||
Cobalt Violet | Titanium Violet | ||||
Jade Green | Titanium Green | ||||
Sapphire Blue | Titanium Blue | ||||
Sandstone Orange | Titanium Orange |
Display
editThe Galaxy S24 and S24+ use a "DynamicAMOLED2X "display withHDR10+support, 2600 nits of peak brightness,LTPObackplane, "dynamic tone mapping" technology, andCorning Gorilla GlassVictus 2.[15]The Galaxy S24 FE has 1900 nits of peak brightness andLTPSbackplane. All models use an ultrasonic in-screenfingerprint sensor,except the S24 FE which uses an optical in-screen fingerprint sensor. The S24 series uses a variable refresh rate display with a range of 1 Hz or 24 Hz to 120 Hz,[16]except the S24 FE which has a range of 48 Hz to 120 Hz[citation needed].
The Galaxy S24 Ultra, in addition to the features of the S24+, usesCorning Gorilla GlassArmor glass on its display, but it drops the curved edges seen in the Galaxy S23 Ultra.[17]
Model | Display size | Resolution | Density | Aspect ratio | Maxrefresh rate | Variable refresh rate | Shape |
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S24 | 6.2 in (157 mm) | 2340×1080 | ~416 ppi | 19.5:9 | 120 Hz | 1 Hz to 120 Hz | Rounded corners, flat sides |
S24+ | 6.7 in (170 mm) | 3120×1440 | ~513 ppi | ||||
S24 Ultra | 6.8 in (173 mm) | ~505 ppi | Sharp corners, flat sides | ||||
S24 FE | 6.7 in (170 mm) | 2340x1080 | ~385 ppi | 48 Hz to 120 Hz[18] | Rounded corners, flat sides |
Camera
editThe Galaxy S24 and S24+ have a 50 MP wide sensor, a 10 MP 3x telephoto sensor and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The S24 Ultra has a 200 MP wide sensor, 50 MP 5× periscope telephoto sensor, 10 MP 3x telephoto sensor, and a 12 MP ultrawide sensor. The front camera uses a 12 MP sensor on all three models.
Models | Galaxy S24 & S24+ | Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
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Wide | Specs | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23 mm, 1/1.56 ", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23 mm, 1/1.3 ", PDAF, Laser AF, OIS |
Model | Samsung S5KGN3 | Samsung S5KHP2 | |
Ultrawide | Specs | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13 mm, 1/2.55 ", PDAF, 0.6x to 0.9x optical | |
Model | Sony IMX563 | ||
Telephoto | Specs | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 1/3.94 ", PDAF, OIS, 3× optical tele, 30x digital zoom |
10 MP, f/2.4, 70 mm, 1/3.52 ", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3× optical tele, 30x digital zoom |
Model | Samsung S5K3K1 | Sony IMX754 | |
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Specs | – | 50 MP, f/3.4, 115 mm, 1/2.52 ", Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 5× optical tele, 100x digital zoom |
Model | – | Sony IMX854 | |
Front | Specs | 12 MP, f/2.2, 25 mm, PDAF | |
Model | Unknown |
Batteries
editThe Galaxy S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, and S24 FE contain internal 4,000 mAh, 4,900 mAh, 5,000 mAh, and 4,700 mAhLi-ionbatteries respectively. The S24 and S24 FE only charges at 25 watts, while the S24+ and S24 Ultra charge up at 45 watts charging.
Connectivity
editThe Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 FE support5GSA/NSA/Sub6,Wi-Fi 6E,andBluetooth 5.3connectivity, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra additionally supportsWi-Fi 7andultra-wideband(UWB).[20]All models support 5G mmWave exclusively in the US.
Memory and storage
editThe Galaxy S24 phones feature 4,800MT/sLPDDR5Xmemory andUniversal Flash Storage3.1 with 128 GB or version 4.0 with 256 GB and above.
Models | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S24 FE | ||||
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RAM | Storage | RAM | Storage | RAM | Storage | RAM | Storage | |
Variant 1 | 8GB | 128GB | – | – | 12GB | 256GB | 8 GB | 128 GB |
Variant 2 | 256GB | 12GB | 256GB | 512GB | 256 GB | |||
Variant 3 | 12GB | 512GB | 1TB | - | - | |||
Variant 4 | 8GB | 512GB | – | – | - | - | - | - |
Software
editThe Galaxy S24 phones were released withAndroid 14with Samsung'sOne UI6.1 user experience. Samsung has promised 7 years of security patches and OS upgrades.[21]
All phones use Google's on-deviceGemini Nano,already used by their ownPixel 8 Pro.[22]
Reception
editS Pen bad smell
editSome users noted the unpleasant smell of the Galaxy S24 Ultra'sS Pen,likened to "burnt plastic". A moderator on Samsung's EU forums said the smell was a normal part of the pen's operation, and "isn't anything to be concerned about".[23][24]
See also
editReferences
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- ^"Samsung Galaxy S24+".GSMArena.
- ^"Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra".GSMArena.
- ^"Galaxy S24 - Specs".Samsung Electronics.17 January 2024.
- ^Matei, Mihai (28 August 2023)."Galaxy S24 series codename change".SamMobile.Retrieved29 June2024.
- ^Spence, Ewan."How Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra Will Change Smartphones Forever".Forbes.Retrieved2024-01-11.
- ^"Here are all the cases Samsung will release for the Galaxy S24 series".Android Authority.2024-01-10.Retrieved2024-01-11.
- ^Martin, Alan (December 2, 2023)."Samsung Galaxy S24 specs: Everything we know so far".Tom's Guide.RetrievedJanuary 2,2024.
- ^Akhtar, Iyaz (January 2, 2024)."Samsung Galaxy S24 Unpacked Event Set for Jan. 17".PCMag.RetrievedJanuary 2,2024.
- ^"Samsung Galaxy S24 FE quietly launches in Singapore with tons of pre-launch specials".www.hardwarezone.com.sg.Retrieved6 October2024.
- ^Schoon, Ben (2024-01-17)."Exynos returns to Galaxy S24 as Samsung ditches Snapdragon-only after just one year".9to5Google.Retrieved2024-01-18.
- ^"Glaxy S24 Series:Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Exynos 2400 Launch Countries".Gizchina.2024-01-18.Retrieved2024-03-28.
- ^"Galaxy S24 Series Expands With S24 FE: A Premium Experience That Makes Full Galaxy AI Capabilities Attainable for More Users".Samsung US Newsroom.2024-09-26.Retrieved2024-09-29.
- ^"Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - GSMArena.com".www.gsmarena.com.Retrieved2024-01-23.
- ^"What is a Dynamic AMOLED Screen?".samsung.com.Retrieved2024-02-10.
- ^"Samsung Galaxy S24 refresh rates".samsung.com.Retrieved2024-02-10.
- ^"Corning Gorilla Armor".www.corning.com.Retrieved2024-01-25.
- ^"Samsung S24 FE Price in Pakistan and Specs - November 2024".Phonebolee.Retrieved2024-11-15.
- ^"Samsung Galaxy S24 Camera Specs Explained".Samsung Electronics.17 January 2024.
- ^"Samsung Galaxy S24 series specs: Everything you need to know".Android Authority.2024-01-17.Retrieved2024-01-24.
- ^McGregor, Janhoi."Samsung Is Giving A Surprise Android Boost To All Galaxy S24 Owners".Forbes.Retrieved2024-01-18.
- ^Akash, Sriram (January 17, 2024)."Samsung to embed Google's generative AI tech in S24 smartphone series".Reuters.Bengaluru.
- ^Amadeo, Ron (March 23, 2024)."Samsung users ask," Why does the S-Pen smell so bad? "".Ars Technica.RetrievedApril 21,2024.
- ^Johnson, Allison (March 23, 2024)."Confirmed: the S Pen smells kind of bad".The Verge.RetrievedApril 23,2024.
External links
edit- Galaxy S24 & S24+– official website
- Galaxy S24 Ultra– official website