At Galaxy Unpacked this month, the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the S24+ were unveiled, the newest entry-level and mid-range phones in the company’s premium ‘Galaxy S’ lineup (alongside the Galaxy Ultra, which we’ve covered in a separate article).
The Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ include many of the improvements you’d expect year-on-year from an annually released smartphone – stuff like improvements to the screen, an upgraded processor, and a buffed battery – but this year, Samsung went hard on AI.
Here’s your guide to the Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+. We’ve written about the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in a separate article, and compared the Galaxy S24 Ultra to the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
Samsung Galaxy S24 release date
The Samsung Galaxy S24 will be released on February 7, after being initially announced on January 18 at Galaxy Unpacked.
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 versions
This year, the Galaxy S24 range is composed the same way as it usually is – two similarly-sized phones, and the large, flagship-of-the-flagships ‘Ultra’, which still remains stylistically reminiscent of the Galaxy Note range.
Improvements to the screens mean each device is capable of a 1-120hz refresh rate, but most of the changes this year come as software – in particular, as AI. We’ve covered the breadth of AI features in a separate article, but to rehash them, the biggest AI feature changes are live call translate, photo editing tools like Magic Fill and image enlarging, and text message assistance in offering formality corrections.
The Samsung Galaxy S24
Kicking things off with the base model, the humble Samsung Galaxy S24 hasn’t seen too many changes over the Galaxy S23, though the screen is 0.1 inches bigger with a refresh rate of 1-120hz (up from 48-120hz). The phone now also ships with the Exynos 2400 processor, and the entry-level storage capacity is now 256GB (no 128GB model this year).
- Size: 147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm
- Weight: 167 grams
- Display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2-inch FHD+ display with an adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz), Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Processor: Exynos 2400
- Memory: 8GB RAM
- Cameras: 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 12MP selfie, up to 8K video recording at 30fps
- Battery: 4,000mAh with 25W fast charging, 10W wireless charging
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB
- Resistance: IP68
- Colours: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
The Samsung Galaxy S24+
Moving up to the mid-tier device, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has also not received all that many changes, though again the screen is 0.1 inches bigger and the display has been buffed to 1-120hz. The phone now also ships with the Exynos 2400 processor.
- Size: 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7mm
- Weight: 196 grams
- Display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.7-inch QHD+ display with an adaptive refresh rate (1–120Hz), Gorilla Glass Victus 2
- Processor: Exynos 2400
- Memory: 12GB RAM
- Cameras: 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, 12MP selfie
- Battery: 4,900mAh with 45W fast charging, 10W wireless charging
- Storage: 256GB, 512GB
- Resistance: IP68
- Colours: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
All the improvements you’d expect, plus Galaxy AI
This year, Samsung has focused a lot on AI, which we’ve written about in a separate article. The most impressive feature is the Galaxy S range’s ability to translate languages while you’re on the phone, so you can naturally have a conversation with somebody who doesn’t speak your language, or vice versa. Another highlight was the AI image editing tools, which allow you to completely edit out shadows or reflections in glass. There’s also the ability to summarise internet articles with AI, translate webpages, circle objects to search with Google Lens, and tone suggestions for messages and notes. Read all about Galaxy AI here.
Samsung Galaxy S24 and S24+ Price & Availability in Australia
Pre-orders begin from today (January 18, 2024) and the devices will be available from February 7. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone will sell the device attached to phone plans, while the phones will also be available from Harvey Norman and JB Hi-Fi, along with from Samsung directly.
Galaxy S24
- 256GB: $1,399
- 512GB: $1,599
Galaxy S24+
- 256GB: $1,699
- 512GB: $1,899
Samsung Galaxy S24 features: what to expect
Below is just a snapshot of the features you can expect from the Samsung Galaxy S24 range, in line with rumours that we heard in the leadup to the device being unveiled.
Camera
Apart from Galaxy AI improvements to photo editing, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the only device that saw a camera buff, with a 50mp telephoto lens, up from 10mp on last year’s model.
Memory
Despite rumours that there would be a 16GB RAM option, there is no such model in the entire Samsung Galaxy S24 range. However, the Ultra no longer ships with an 8GB model, and now only the base model ships with 8GB of memory – as the Plus now ships with 12GB only, as does the Ultra.
Battery life
In line with rumours, the base Samsung Galaxy S24 shipped with a slight battery buff – 4,000mAh, up from 3,900mAh. The Plus also got a small upgrade, shipping with 4,900mAh, up from 4,700mAh. No changes for the Ultra.
Charging
Unfortunately, despite rumours, there have been no changes to charging this time around – ultra-fast charging is likely to still require a significantly high-wattage charger.
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Zachariah Kelly travelled to San Jose as a guest of Samsung.
This article has been updated since it was originally published.