Samsung has opened up pre-orders for the Galaxy S24 Series, a new lineup of premium smartphones that are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform. Highlights include Gorilla Armor, the “most optically advanced Gorilla Glass yet,” as well as support for generative AI tech via a partnership with Google Cloud.
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Models:
S24 Ultra key specs:
- Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Display: 6.8-inch AMOLED (Quad HD+, 120 Hz, 2600 nits)
- RAM: Up to 12 GB
- Storage: Up to 1 TB
- Battery: 5,000 mAh
- Wireless Powershare
- Embedded S Pen
- Ultrasonic fingerprint scanner
S24 Ultra cameras:
- Rear:
- 200MP Wide
- 12MP Ultra Wide
- 50MP Tele 5x Optical Zoom
- 10MP Tele 3x Optical Zoom
- 100x Space Zoom
- Front:
- 12MP
Availability and pricing:
- Releasing on January 31, 2024
- Galaxy S24 Ultra will start at $1,299.99 with storage capacity options of 256 GB, 512 GB, and 1 TB
- Galaxy S24+ will start at $999.99 with 256 GB and 512 GB storage options
- Galaxy S24 will start at $799.99 with 128 GB and 256 GB storage options
Quotes:
“The Galaxy S24 series transforms our connection with the world and ignites the next decade of mobile innovation,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Galaxy AI is built on our innovation heritage and deep understanding of how people use their phones. We’re excited to see how our users around the world empower their everyday lives with Galaxy AI to open up new possibilities.”
“Google and Samsung have long shared deeply held values around the importance of making technology more helpful and accessible for everyone. We’re thrilled that the Galaxy S24 series is the first smartphone equipped with Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 on Vertex AI,” said Janghyun Yoon, Corporate EVP and Head of Software Office of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “After months of rigorous testing and competitive evaluation, the Google Cloud and Samsung teams worked together to deliver the best Gemini-powered AI experience on Galaxy.”
“Corning’s Gorilla Glass, together with the Galaxy S series, have driven innovation and made significant progress towards achieving greater durability,” said Kwangjin Bae, EVP and Head of the Mechanical R&D Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “This partnership has made it possible for people to use our products with confidence and peace of mind.”