Samsung Galaxy S24 launching next week: check specs, price and everything we know so far

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jan 9, 2024 13:26 IST

Samsung's Unpacked 2024 event is just a week away, scheduled for January 17. The annual event will be hosted at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, and will be streamed live on Samsung.com, Samsung Newsroom, and Samsung's YouTube channel, starting at 11:30 pm IST. Invitations have been sent out, and all eyes are on what Samsung is preparing to unveil this time, especially since the company has already teased its Samsung AI logo in the Unpacked invitation.

In its invitation, the South Korean Giant has made it clear that this time it will be unveiling its new Galaxy S series device, possibly the Galaxy S24 lineup with the power of AI. However, not much information has been released by the company around the specifications. But as the launch date approaches, many speculations and rumours about the possible specifications of the new Galaxy S24 lineup have surfaced on the internet.

From launching Samsung's first AI smartphones to the price and specifications of the Galaxy S24 series, here is everything we know so far.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be AI powered

Samsung is expected to make AI integration the highlight of the upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup, with plans to embed its generative AI system, Gauss, into the series. Similar to Google's recent inclusion of Gemini Nano in the Pixel 8 Pro, Samsung's move to bring in AI in the latest flagship series will significantly upgrade the Galaxy S24 series from its predecessors and bring in improved functionality in apps like camera. For instance, a camera will allow you to transform your phone into a high-quality webcam.

For context: Samsung unveiled its large language model, Gauss at the 2023 Samsung AI Forum. The generative AI model by Samsung includes three versions: Samsung Gauss Language, adept at text generation; Samsung Gauss Code, specialising in code generation and assistance; and Samsung Gauss Image, capable of image creation and editing. Similar to Google's ChatGPT and DALL-E, Gauss not only responds to text prompts but also creates and edits images. Notably, the dedicated code- Gauss Code variant acts is a coding assistant, supporting tasks like code description and test case generation.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series rumoured specification

Although Samsung has not officially revealed the specifications or in-the-box details for the new Galaxy series, online rumors and tips have emerged, providing insights into the potential features.

The upcoming Galaxy S24 lineup from Samsung is speculated to include three models: Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Rumours suggest that there might not be any changes to the storage variants compared to the previous S23 series, and the new lineup is expected to retain similar features from its predecessors.

As for the specification, a notable leaker, Evan Blass recently revealed appears to be the complete spec sheet of the Galaxy S24 lineup in a tweet. According to Blass, the Galaxy S24 lineup could come equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in certain markets like the US, Canada, and China, while other markets might see Samsung's in-house Exynos 2400 chipset- may be in India powering the smartphones.

Galaxy S24: The Vanilla S24 variant is expected to feature a 6.2-inch AMOLED 2x FHD display, a 50-megapixel main camera supporting 8K video recording, and up to 30x Space Zoom. The series may come with 8GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB, along with a 4,000mAh battery supporting fast charging.

Galaxy S24+: The higher Galaxy S24+ is also expected to share a similar camera system with the S24 but come with a larger 6.7-inch AMOLED 2x QHD+ display, a 4,900mAh battery, 12GB of RAM, and storage choices of 256GB or 512GB.

Galaxy S24 Ultra: The premium Galaxy S24 Ultra on the other hand, is anticipated to replace its aluminium body with titanium-similar to how Apple introcudde Titanium build for iPHone 15 Pro Max. The Ultra Model is also speculated to boast a powerful camera system, including a 200MP main lens, a 10x quad telephoto, and 100x Space Zoom. The Ultra models are also likely to include the S Pen, a 6.8-inch AMOLED 2x QHD+ display, and a 5,000mAh battery.

In terms of design, all three variants are expected to resemble the S23 models, although the Ultra model may feature a more flat screen. The display of all three models are also said to offer a seamless visual experience with a buttery-smooth 120Hz refresh rate, enhancing the overall viewing experience.

Additionally, Samsung is rumoured to offer a range of selection in colours for the handsets, providing users with choices that include Onyx Black, Cobalt Violet, Marble Gray, and Amber Yellow.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series rumoured price

In terms of pricing, a recent leak has provided speculated European prices for the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24 series. In Europe, the base model of the Samsung Galaxy S24 is rumoured to start at EUR 899 (approximately Rs 82,000) with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The variant with 256GB storage may be priced at EUR 959 (roughly Rs 88,000).

Moving up the lineup, the Galaxy S24+ is expected to have a price tag of EUR 1,149 (around Rs 1,05,000) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage model.

For the premium Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, speculations suggest a price of EUR 1,449 (approximately Rs 1,33,500) for the 12GB RAM + 256GB version. Additionally, the Ultra model may come in configurations with 12GB RAM + 512GB and 12GB + 1TB, priced at EUR 1,569 (roughly Rs 1,44,500) and EUR 1,809 (around Rs 1,66,500), respectively.

Notably, Indian prices typically tend to be lower than those in the European market. To recall, the Samsung Galaxy S23 series was launched in India last year with a starting price of Rs 74,999. The Galaxy S23+ was available in India for Rs 94,999, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra went on sale for Rs 1,24,999.

With the launch scheduled for January 17, Samsung is expected to offer more details and a sneak peek into the upcoming flagship lineup.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series pre-order open in India

While the specifics of the Unpacked 2024 event launch are yet to be disclosed, Samsung has already started the pre-order phase for Indian customers. Those interested in India can secure their spot to purchase the latest flagship Galaxy S24 series by purchasing the Next Galaxy VIPPASS for just Rs 1,999 through Samsung's official website at samsung.com/in/unpacked/.

This VIPPASS not only ensures early access to the Galaxy S24 series but also offers buyers the chance to select their preferred variant. Pre-ordering also has exclusive rewards, including benefits valued at Rs 5,000, competitive exchange values, the opportunity to get a special edition Galaxy S24, and fast smartphone delivery. Samsung may introduce additional perks, similar to last year, such as complimentary storage upgrades and discounted prices on accessories like the Galaxy Watch 4 and Galaxy Buds 2, with similar advantages anticipated for the Galaxy S24 series.