The Samsung Galaxy S24 range is slated to be released in just a few days, with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra expected to debut alongside a basic Samsung Galaxy S23 replacement at Galaxy Unpacked 2024.
We expect Samsung Galaxy S24 preorders to begin on January 17th, following the phones’ official announcement, but you can get up to $100 in Samsung Store credit right now simply signing up with your email address and reserving your spot in line. Similar programs are running in the United Kingdom and Australia.
Samsung’s most recent flagships are three of the greatest phones available today. However, the next several entrants in the brand’s successful S series appear to continue pushing the boundaries of mobile performance and battery life, among other advancements.
We’re getting close to the debut of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, and this comprehensive guide to all the latest news and speculations about Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S phones has all you need to know. For more Galaxy-related reading, check out our lists of five things we want from the Samsung Galaxy S24 and six things we want from the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Samsung Galaxy S24: Release Date
- Expected to go on sale on January 17.
- Registration for pre-orders is available now.
Samsung announced the Galaxy S23 phones at Galaxy Unpacked in February 2023, with the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra going on sale on February 17. The Samsung Galaxy S22 range was unveiled around the same time last year, thus we expect the Galaxy S24 line to be unveiled at this year’s inaugural Galaxy Unpacked event.
Samsung has now announced that Galaxy Unpacked will take place on January 17 at 10 a.m. PT / 1 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. GMT, or 5 a.m. AEDT on January 18, which is when we anticipate to get our first look at the Galaxy S24 lineup. A livestream link can be found here, but we’ll be updating this page with our own link closer to the time.
Samsung Galaxy S24: Cost
- Price is likely to be around $799.99 / ₹89444.188 / AU$1,349
- Prices could be comparable to last year.
- However, the S24 Ultra may cost more than the S23 Ultra.
We haven’t heard much about Samsung Galaxy S24 pricing, but using last year’s Galaxy S23 phones as a benchmark, we may confidently make some Samsung Galaxy S24 and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price predictions. In short, we anticipate that the S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra will cost at least $799.99/₹89444.188/AU$1,349, $999.99/₹110529.91/AU$1,649, and $1,199.99/₹131603.30/AU$1,949, respectively.
Indeed, one Galaxy S24 price leak indicates that prices would stay similar to current models. However, one previous report suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra would cost even more than the S23 Ultra, so you may need to start saving if you’re interested in Samsung’s next top-of-the-line model.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Colors
We’ve heard a couple reports about potential Samsung Galaxy S24 colors, the first coming from serial Samsung leaker Ross Young.
According to the source, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24 Ultra will be available in four colors: black, gray, violet, and yellow. As with the Samsung Galaxy S23, it’s likely that Samsung will make more color variants available only through Samsung.com, which Ross Young predicts will include orange, light blue, and light green.
Another major rumor says that the aforementioned colors will be available, as well as the same hues for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, albeit with slightly different names. The four major colors (those not specific to Samsung’s shop) have also been listed for each Galaxy S24 model in a retailer’s database.
In comparison, the Galaxy S23 line came in Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream, whilst the Samsung Galaxy S22 came in Bora Purple, Phantom White, Green, Pink Gold, and Phantom Black.
If Young’s allegation is true, the Galaxy S24 will be the first yellow Samsung phone since the Galaxy S10e, which debuted in Canary Yellow in 2019. However, the Galaxy S24 may be the first Samsung phone since the Galaxy S9 to be available in a color other than white.
Samsung Galaxy S24: Design and Display
- Rumors suggest that the S24 and S24 Plus will have similar screen sizes to last year’s iPhone 15 Pro models.
- The S24 Ultra may feature a slightly modified camera configuration.
Assuming the S24 range includes three models, you’ll most likely have to choose between the Galaxy S24’s 6.1-inch display, the Galaxy S24 Plus’s 6.6-inch display, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s 6.8-inch screen.
However, one Galaxy S24 Plus screen rumor suggests that the standard and middle models may be slightly larger, measuring 6.17 inches and 6.65 inches, respectively. The latter phone may also feature a WQHD display, making it more similar to the S22 Ultra than the original S24.
Unless Samsung surprises us, we expect the Samsung Galaxy S24 screen to be the same as the S23’s 120Hz AMOLED display (2340 x 1080 pixels), while the S24 Plus and S24 Ultra will have the S23 Ultra’s glorious dynamic AMOLED 2X panel (1440 x 3088 pixels) and dynamic refresh rate that can scale between 1Hz and 120Hz. However, this time around, the maximum frequency may be 144Hz.
There’s also speculation of a new, more power efficient M13 OLED panel being used on at least the S24 Ultra, with manufacturing scale determining whether this more efficient panel is also utilized on the S24 and S24 Plus. On the screen front, we’ve heard that all three Galaxy S24 variants could feature a maximum brightness of 2,500 nits.
Since then, another source has confirmed the brightness claim and stated that all three Samsung Galaxy S24 variants will include an M13 screen.
Much of this has been supported by a thorough Samsung Galaxy S24 specifications leak, which says that the base model has a 6.2-inch FHD+ screen, the Galaxy S24 Plus has a 6.7-inch QHD+ screen, and the S24 Ultra has 6.8-inch QHD+ screen on all three handsets is supposedly capable of 2,600 nits of brightness. Another recent specs leak mentions the same dimensions.
All of this suggests that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5 in terms of screen quality, if not size. For more information on how both phones are likely to compare, see our comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Intriguingly, the actual appearance of the phones may change slightly from what we’re used to. Samsung has hired Hubert H. Lee, a former design executive at Mercedes-Benz, to manage its smartphone and wearable design department from 2023 onwards, therefore the S24 and S24 Ultra’s appearance may differ from recent Galaxy S models.
Another source (The Elec) mentions a titanium frame for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and one leaker claims that all three Samsung Galaxy S24 phones will have iPhone 15 Pro-style titanium sides, but given that this rumor contradicts reports from other prominent tipsters, we’d advise caution.
Indeed, a more recent leak says that only the Ultra will have a titanium frame, and a recently leaked marketing poster for the S24 Ultra appears to support this. We’ve also learned that all three Galaxy S24 variants will feature an IP68 grade for water and dust protection.
Camera and Battery of Samsung Galaxy S24
- The Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to have similar camera hardware as last year. However, it may lack a 10x or 3x zoom.
- The Ultra might have a 50 MP 5x telephoto camera.
The most intriguing camera revelations from Galaxy Unpacked 2024 will most likely include the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, therefore to minimize confusion in this area, we recommend visiting our dedicated Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra hub for a detailed look at that phone’s reported camera array.
We expect the basic Galaxy S24 and S24 Plus to have the same rear cameras as their predecessors, with a 50MP primary, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 10MP telephoto lens that will most likely enable 3x optical zoom.
We’ve subsequently learned that the Galaxy S24 may use AI to move or remove people and objects from photos, as well as extend image backgrounds. The Samsung Galaxy S24 may also enable you to remove persons and objects from movies, as well as employ AI to minimize graininess and increase stabilization.
According to one rumor, Samsung is developing an electric-vehicle-style battery for cellphones. This would use a stacked rather than rolled architecture, resulting in 10% more capacity in the same space. However, whether this will be ready in time for the Galaxy S24 is unclear.
We’ve also observed certification pointing to a 4,900mAh battery in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and a 5,000mAh battery in the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. That would suggest a modest upgrade for the Plus model, as the S23 Plus had a 4,700mAh battery, but no change for the Ultra.
More subsequently, another certification appeared, mentioning 45W charging for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Plus, but limiting the ordinary Samsung Galaxy S24 to 25W. Those are all the same speeds as the previous models.
The same battery details were revealed in a recent Samsung Galaxy S24 specs leak, which also stated that all three phones support 15W wireless charging and Wireless Power Share.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Specifications and Features
- Expect a very powerful new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset.
- Samsung may have a unique ‘for Galaxy’ version of the chipset
- Exynos 2400 may be used in some locations or models.
- More baseline RAM than previous versions.
Under the hood, all three phones will most likely utilize Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon chipset, the Snapdragon 8 Generation 3.
However, some locations may receive an Exynos 2400 instead, which will likely be significantly less powerful. Alternatively, Samsung may equip the regular Galaxy S24 with an Exynos 2400, while the Plus and Ultra variants receive a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. Another report claims that the S24 Ultra will be equipped with the 8 Gen 3 in all regions, which increases the likelihood of this happening.
According to Geekbench, Samsung’s next base model scores 2,051 for single-core and 6,204 for multi-core. In our tests, the Samsung Galaxy S23 achieved benchmark scores of 1,855 and 4,903, indicating that the former phone will see real performance improvements.
Similarly, Samsung’s upcoming flagship, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, has a single-core score of 2,214 and a multi-core score of 6,744. In our tests, the iPhone 15 Pro Max scored 2,935 and 7,207, respectively, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scored 2,011 and 5,365.
However, one source suggests that the Galaxy S24’s AI capabilities may require a subscription. Samsung might also switch from Google to Bing as its primary search engine, which will undoubtedly please Microsoft and almost no one else. However, a more recent story suggests this will not happen.
According to one source, the Samsung Galaxy S24 may receive more software upgrades than its predecessor, with support lasting up to seven years.
Finally, it appears that the Galaxy S24, like the Galaxy S23, may be without satellite connectivity.
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