Samsung’s Galaxy S24 series has officially landed, boasting significant upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 series. While the exterior design remains familiar, the Galaxy S24 and S24+ introduce noteworthy enhancements in hardware and software, setting a new standard for flagship smartphones.
Design and Displays: Evolution in Brightness and Technology
- Design Continuity: The Galaxy S24 and S24+ maintain a similar aesthetic to the S22 series, with the addition of flat frames and a revised camera arrangement, ditching the pronounced camera contour.
- Brighter Displays: Featuring Dynamic AMOLED 2X technology with LTPO / HOP backplane, the 2024 flagships achieve peak brightness levels surpassing 2600 nits, a significant leap from the Galaxy S22’s 1300-1750 nits.
- Adaptive Refresh Rate: Introducing a 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate for non-Ultra models, the S24 series enhances display fluidity compared to the Galaxy S22’s 48-120Hz range.
- Resolution Upgrades: The Galaxy S24+ boasts a higher resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels, elevating visual clarity, while the base Galaxy S24 maintains a 2340 x 1080 resolution.
- Innovative Display Features: Vision Booster technology is refined, and a new addition, Adaptive Color Tone, akin to Apple’s True Tone, optimizes screen colors based on ambient lighting conditions.
Performance and Batteries: A Leap Forward
- Advanced Processors: Equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 or Exynos 2400 chips, the Galaxy S24 series offers a substantial boost over the S22 series, powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 or Exynos 2200 SoC.
- Exynos 2400 Advancements: The Exynos 2400 claims a 70% faster CPU, a remarkable 14.7x faster AI processing, and introduces the AMD RDNA3-based Xclipse 940 GPU, rivaling the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
- Enhanced Cooling: Larger vapor chambers contribute to improved cooling, ensuring sustained performance.
- Bigger Batteries: The Galaxy S24 boasts a 4,000mAh unit (up from 3,700mAh), and the S24+ features a 4,900mAh battery (up from 4,500mAh), promising extended usage.
Camera Evolution: AI-Driven Enhancements
- Rear Camera Array: While the rear camera setup remains largely unchanged, the 2024 models incorporate AI enhancements, promising better low-light video recording and intelligent AI-based editing tools.
- Selfie Camera Upgrade: The Galaxy S24+ introduces a 12MP selfie sensor, a step up from the 10MP found in the Galaxy S22+.
One UI and Firmware Support: A Software Symphony
- Latest Software: The Galaxy S24 series debuts with Android 14 and One UI 6.1, delivering a cutting-edge software experience.
- AI-Backed Features: One UI 6.1 introduces a plethora of AI-powered features, including Circle to search, Auto Summary, AI-powered tone suggestions, and AI-powered instant slow-mo video playback.
- Extended Support: Samsung commits to seven OS upgrades and seven years of security patches for the Galaxy S24 series, surpassing the Galaxy S22’s four and five years of OS and security upgrades.
The Galaxy S24 and S24+ stand as a testament to Samsung’s commitment to innovation, offering users an elevated and future-ready smartphone experience.