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Samsung Galaxy S smartphones are traditionally the manufacturer's most premium. For some time now, Samsung has even decided to eliminate the Note series to merge it with the most premium model, sold under the name Samsung Galaxy Ultra.
This year we therefore find the same number of models as last year:
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
The first two models essentially see their design evolve marginally, but undoubtedly the biggest new features can be found on the Ultra model. Samsung has given it a titanium finish, like no other smartphone so far on the market (at least in the Android ecosystem).
The model integrates a flat-edged screen, as well as a new set of ultra-premium 50 Mp photo sensors, including a particularly impressive 1-inch sensor in a smartphone; it is in fact larger than the largest sensor integrated by Apple on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
But above all, it is the AI-powered features that are the big new feature in the entire range this year. Samsung and Google are indeed rolling out a lot of new things, such as call transcription by a synthetic interpreter, generative image editing, numerous generative text manipulation functions and much more.
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Pre-orders are open for the latest Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra. The smartphones are available at the following prices:
- Galaxy S24: from 899 €
- Galaxy S24+ : from 1 169& ;nbsp;€
- Galaxy S24 Ultra: from 1 469 €
Note that official marketing is normally set for January 31, 2024. In the meantime, Samsung is offering a trade-in bonus up to 100 euros and doubling the storage option at no additional cost. Read our article to find out where to buy your S24 at the best price.
| Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | – 147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm | – 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm | – 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | – 167 g | – 196 g | – 232 g |
| Screen | – 6.2″ LPTO – Full HD+ – 2 600 nits max (compared to 1 750 on the S23) – Gorilla Glass Armor |
– 6.7'' LPTO – QHD+ – 2 600 nits max (compared to 1 750 on the S23) – Gorilla Glass Armor |
– 6.8'' LPTO – QHD+ – 2 600 nits max (compared to 1 750 on the S23) – Gorilla Glass Armor |
| Refresh rate | – 1-120 Hz | – 1-120 Hz | – 1-120 Hz |
| Puce | – Exynos 2400 | – Exynos 2400 | – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM/Storage Options | – 8/128 GB – 8/256 GB |
– 12/256 GB – 12/512 GB |
– 12/256 GB – 12 /512 GB – 12/1000 GB |
| System version | – OneUI based on Android 14 – 7 years of software updates |
– OneUI based on Android 14 – 7 years of software updates |
– OneUI based on Android 14< br /> – 7 years of software updates |
| Main photo sensors | – Main module: 23 mm (f/1.8) OIS , 50 Mp – Ultra wide-angle: 13 mm (f/2.2), 12 Mp – Telephoto: 3x optical 69 mm f/2.4, 10 Mp |
– Main module: 23 mm (f/1.8) OIS, 50 Mp – Ultra wide-angle: 13 mm (f/2.2), 12 Mp – Telephoto lens: 3x optical 69 mm f/2 ,4, 10 Mp |
– Main module: 23 mm (f/1.7) OIS, 200 Mp – Ultra wide-angle : 13 mm (f/2.2), 12 Mp – Telephoto: 115 mm, f/3.4, 50 Mp – Telephoto ;: 3x optical (69 mm), f/2.4, 10 Mp |
| Selfie sensor | – 25 mm f/2.2, 12 Mp< /td> | – 25 mm f/2.2, 12 Mp | – 25mm f/2.2, 12 Mp |
| Biometrics | – Fingerprint sensor under the screen – Face unlock |
– Under-screen fingerprint sensor – Face unlock |
– Fingerprint sensor under the screen – Face unlock |
| Other sensors | – NFC | – NFC | – NFC |
| Port | – USB Type C | – USB Type C | – USB Type C |
| Battery | – 4000 mAh | – 4900 mAh | – 5000 mAh |
| Recharge | – Fast charge 25W | – Fast charge 45W | – Fast charge 45W |
| Wireless networks | – 5G/4G/3G | – 5G/4G/3G | – 5G/4G/3G |
| Connectivity | – Wifi 6E – Bluetooth 5.3 |
– Wifi 6E – Bluetooth 5.3 |
– Wifi 7 – Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Type SIM | – Nano SIM + eSIM | – Nano SIM + eSIM | – Nano SIM + eSIM |
| IP certification | – IP 68 | – IP 68 | – IP 68 |
| Colors | – Black, silver, cream and indigo – Green, blue and orange exclusively on the official Samsung website. |
– Black, silver, cream and indigo – Green, blue and orange exclusively on site official from Samsung. |
– Black, gray, purple and amber – Green, blue and orange exclusively on the official Samsung website. |
This generation marks the return of Exynos chips designed in-house, on the S24 and S24+ models – while the latest chip available from Qualcomm, namely the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with more power and less energy consumption, is offered on the S24 Ultra.
In all cases, the firm ensures that it has strengthened its energy dissipation solution. We have a vapor chamber 1.5x larger on the S24, 1.6x larger on the S24+ and 1.9x larger on the S24 Ultra.
Côté autonomy, Samsung is integrating an improved battery this year with increased energy density. Samsung thus manages to offer a capacity of 5,000 mAh on the Ultra model while the S24+ gets 4,900 mAh and the S24 inherits 4,000 mAh.
The consequence is, according to Samsung, a gain in autonomy of between 3.5 hours and 4.5 hours on all models. Note that these smartphones are now guaranteed for 7 years for updates, like the Google Pixel 8 or the iPhone.
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This is undoubtedly the point where the software part is immediately more interesting than the material part. Between the S23 generation and the S24 generation, there is ultimately little significant change. With one exception: the S24 Ultra model.
We still find a 200 Mp main sensor. But one of the telephoto lenses goes to 50 Mp. Samsung explains that the optical zoom is now better, as it is full sensor between 3x and 5x. In 2x and 10x the AI does the rest to deliver “optical quality”.
Beyond that, the S24 Ultra takes better photos in low light. And 8K video at 30 frames per second is widespread across the entire range. A feature also available in 5x zoom on the S24 Ultra. This model also benefits from Video Pro 4K/120 IPS mode.
In addition, Samsung explains that it has collaborated with Android, Meta, Snapchat and TikTok to optimize the quality of photos and videos intended for sharing on social networks. The apps will be able to use all the features of the latest sensors, which is a first for an Android smartphone manufacturer.
Beyond that, Galaxy AI, to which we will return, suggests local edits for your photos in Gallery, and immediately allows you to do generative edits.
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The design is evolving marginally this year, including on the Ultra model which looks exactly like an S23 Ultra. However, it benefits from three new features. First a Titanium finish, 56% more resistant. Then, a completely flat screen for more solidity. But also thinner borders.
The S24 and S24+ also have thinner borders and more rounded corners. The rest does not change, or almost.
The highlight of Samsung's S24 series is the integration of its artificial intelligence capabilities, dubbed 'Galaxy AI'. These features, enabled by advances in next-generation mobile processors, are initially exclusive to the S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra.
However, a future update plans to extend Galaxy AI to all S23 and Tab S9 tablets. Details on the performance differences between these generations are still unknown.
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One of the most impressive features is instant translation of calls and messages. Imagine calling someone in Seoul who speaks only Korean: the translation happens in real time, providing a seamless interpreting experience thanks to AI. Our tests confirm the effectiveness of this feature.
An innovative messaging assistant is also present, allowing you to modify the style or add messages. emojis to your SMS. In addition, Google brings its Gemini model, integrating a selection search functionality executed locally. Simply select part of an image or text (simply circle it with your finger) to launch an associated Google search.
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The Web Assistant offers to condense articles and web pages into an accessible summary of a simple click. Another tool, the Transcription Assistant via the Dictaphone application, recognizes up to ten different voices in a conversation, converts the recordings into text and provides a summary. This feature also includes a translation option, all processed locally to ensure data confidentiality.
Finally, the Notes Assistant optimizes your note-taking by restructuring and synthesizing them.
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