Introducing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series

2024 is starting off strong in the smartphone world with Samsung announcing their latest flagship phones - the Galaxy S24 Series. From new AI features to camera and processor improvements, the Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra are worth checking out if you’re due for a phone upgrade.
If you're interested in knowing more about the S24 Series, check out what makes the S24 Series different from S23. If you want an in-depth look into specific models, read our Galaxy S24 review, Galaxy S24 Plus review and Galaxy S24 Ultra review.
Here’s a detailed look into what’s coming in the new Galaxy S24 Series.
Galaxy S24 Series: Top features
- Galaxy AI1
- 50MP2 (S24 and S24+) and 200MP3 (S24 Ultra) cameras
- Industry-leading Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor in the S24 Ultra
- Up to 5,000mAh (Typical) battery11
- Available in various colours - Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow (S24 and S24+)
Samsung has come out this new year swinging with the much-anticipated Galaxy S24 Series, sporting considerable phone hardware upgrades, as well as innovative software changes from its predecessors.
One of the most noteworthy features in the new S24 phones is the built-in Galaxy AI1, utilising artificial intelligence technology to help you do more on your device. From searching to translating foreign languages, Galaxy AI is a convenient way to improve your mobile experience and ensure your phone is your go-to for everything calling, texting, and internet-related.12
The key hardware differentiators this year between the new S24s and the previous S23s are the cameras and processors, with improvements in both departments covered in detail further below. The S24 and S24+ will be available in 256GB and 512GB, and the S24 Ultra will have 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage options.
Galaxy S24 Series: Galaxy AI
Making headlines in the ever-changing era of smartphone technology, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series phones work with the new Galaxy AI1 to enhance your daily phone experience.
Designed to help you do more effortlessly, the new AI-assisted features use AI to make your life a whole lot easier, with functions such as Circle to Search4, Live Translate5, Photo Assist, and Note Assist6. One thing to keep in mind, these AI features require internet connection and Google and Samsung accounts.
Here's a brief overview of what each new feature does:
- Circle to Search4: an intuitive function in collaboration with Google which allows users to search up virtually anything captured on their phone screen, including photos, videos, and text. Simply tap the home button or swipe up and hold to activate Galaxy AI, and circle the object or text with your finger or stylus to search.
- Live Translate5: Live Translate converts foreign languages to your preferred language (and vice versa) in real time - on call, messaging, and text. 17 languages will be available upon release, with Samsung promising to continue adding more languages in the future. The feature helps to remove language barriers and encourages more intuitive communication.
- Photo Assist: offers advanced photo editing features such as resizing, retouching, and remastering with the help of AI. Simple to use with the Gallery app, Photo Assist makes every photo worthy for the feed.
- Note Assist6: available on the Samsung Notes app, Note Assist provides quality-of-life functions such as text summaries and formatting options, that you can then copy and paste into documents and emails.
Galaxy S24 Series: Cameras
At a glance, the Galaxy S24 Series camera system is as follows:
Front/selfie camera
S24
- 12MP (f2.2)
S24+
- 12MP (f2.2)
S24 Ultra
- 12MP (f2.2)
Rear camera
S24
- 50MP (Wide, f1.8)2
- 10MP (Telephoto, f2.4)
- 12MP (Ultra Wide, f2.2)
S24+
- 50MP (Wide, f1.8)2
- 10MP (Telephoto, f2.4)
- 12MP (Ultra Wide, f2.2)
S24 Ultra
- 200MP (Wide, f1.7)3
- 10MP (Telephoto, f2.4) Digital Zoom up to 5x
- 50MP (Telephoto, f3.4) Digital Zoom up to 10x
- 12MP (Ultra Wide, f2.2)
The S24 Series sports slight camera improvements to the S23, with increased zooming from 3x to 5x in the Ultra and upgraded sensors for crisper night photography. The 50MP2 rear cameras in the S24, S24+ and 200MP3 rear camera in the S24 Ultra capture your favourite memories in high resolution, even at night or in low light7.
Galaxy S24 Series: Performance
- S24, S24+: Exynos 2400 processor
- S24 Ultra: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor
When it comes to daily performance, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series doesn’t play around. The new phones use powerful, industry-leading chipsets including the Exynos 2400 (in the S24 and S24+) and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (in the S24 Ultra) to deliver ultimate performance, whether you’re simply browsing the internet or playing a demanding mobile game.
Designed to sustain simple everyday app browsing as well as efficient mobile gaming, the Exynos 2400 is a competitive and future-proof deca-core processor that’s compatible with Galaxy AI. It’s a Samsung-exclusive chipset that offers improved performance from the previous Exynos 2200 in the Galaxy S22 Series and Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the S24 Ultra is able to seamlessly support daily phone activities, multitasking applications, as well as ultra-smooth mobile gaming. It boasts an impressive eight-core CPU and can run even the most power-draining mobile games.
The Galaxy S24 Series also features an improved cooling system8 so you can game harder and use the phones for longer without heating them up.
Galaxy S24 Series: Battery
- S24: 4,000mAh (Typical)
- S24+: 4,900mAh (Typical)
- S24 Ultra: 5,000mAh (Typical)
The batteries11 in the Galaxy S24 phones are built to last all day, keeping you connected while out and about.
The S24’s 4,000mAh (Typical) battery improves from the S23’s 3,900mAh, and the S24+’s 4,900mAh (Typical) battery is similarly improved from the S23+’s 4,700mAh battery. The S24 Ultra has a 5,000mAh battery.
Galaxy S24 Series: Design
The S24 Series phones are available in the following colours:
- S24, S24+: Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow
- S24 Ultra: Titanium Black, Titanium Grey, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow
The three phones are also slightly different in sizing and weight:
- S24: 147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm, 167g
- S24+: 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7mm, 196g
- S24 Ultra: 162.3 x 79 x 8.6mm, 233g
The Galaxy S24 Series design is all about being simple yet striking, sleek, and seamless. Sporting the signature boxy style, the S24 phones have slightly sharper corners and edgers this time around (in comparison to the S23 Series) with new stylish colour variations. This year, the S24 Ultra is also supported by a Titanium build9, made for a stronger yet lighter frame.
All the phones are Single SIM and are eSIM compatible. The S24 Ultra also comes with an S Pen10 to make notetaking and drawing an effortless endeavour.
Galaxy S24 Series: Display
- S24: 6.2" FHD+ display13
- S24+: 6.7” QHD+ display13
- S24 Ultra: 6.8” QHD+ display13
The Galaxy S24 Series boast Samsung’s brightest and clearest display yet8, designed for maximum visibility and brightness. All the new phones feature a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with an adaptive refresh rate of 1 to 120hz, as well as utilise an immersive Infinity-O display for more viewing space8.
Should you buy a Galaxy S24 Series phone?
Depending on your mobile needs and your current device model, a phone from Galaxy S24 Series might just be the ideal upgrade for you.
The Galaxy S24 Series may be worth upgrading to if you:
- are keen on using the new Galaxy AI features, including Circle to Search4, Live Translate5, Photo Assist, and Note Assist6
- enjoy taking photos on your phone, especially night photography
- are an avid mobile gamer who’d like a phone powered by the latest Samsung mobile processor.
Mobile innovation never stops, with the latest Galaxy S25 Series finally landing in Australia. The new Galaxy S25 Series features new Galaxy AI tools, as well as upgraded processors and camera lenses. Check out the Galaxy S25 Ultra for a look at Samsung’s newest flagship phone.
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