Pricing of Samsung Galaxy S24, (SGD 1288) Galaxy S24+(SGD 1528) , Galaxy S24 Ultra (SGD 1928)

We had the privilege of attending the exclusive unveiling of the Samsung S24 series in Singapore, hosted at the Arts and Science Museum at Marina Bay Sands over the weekend. [VIDEO]

Taking place in the evening, we were among the first to get hands-on experience with the innovative S24 Series. The spotlight of this series lies in its robust integration of Artificial Intelligence, with one standout feature being Live Translate – Voice and Text Translation, facilitating seamless two-way real-time communication. This groundbreaking capability allows for effortless conversations with individuals from different linguistic backgrounds. [VIDEO]

Talk to friends or colleagues from different countries. Easily make reservations when you’re on vacation in another country using Live Translate. This app provides instant voice and text translations during phone calls, all in one place. You don’t need extra apps, and your chats remain private thanks to on-device AI. [VIDEO]

The Samsung keyboard introduces the Chat Assist feature, providing real-time AI text translation. Notably, the Tone Tweak feature enables users to modify the tone of their messages before sending, offering a personalized touch for various communication scenarios, whether it’s a message to a boss or a friend. [VIDEO]

Transcript Assist proves invaluable in summarizing meeting conversations, while Note Assist condenses essential points and ideas from text-based content. [VIDEO]

Use Note Assist in Samsung Notes for AI-generated summaries, easy note templates, and quick note identification with covers. With Transcript Assist, even in voice recordings with multiple speakers, AI and Speech-to-Text technology transcribe, summarize, and translate recordings. [VIDEO]

The Circle to Search feature, in collaboration with Google, allows users to perform searches by circling any picture or object on the screen, whether it’s from a YouTube video or the live camera viewer. [VIDEO]

In the realm of imaging, the S24 series showcases the AI Super Resolution, permitting zoom levels of up to 10x. The Quad Tele System of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, featuring a new 5x optical zoom lens, collaborates with the 50MP sensor to deliver optical-quality performance across zoom levels, ranging from 2x, 3x, and 5x to 10x magnification, facilitated by the Adaptive Pixel Sensor. Additionally, the images exhibit clear results even at 100x with improved digital zoom. [VIDEO]

Another noteworthy addition is the AI Photo Editing feature, offering Portrait effects, Reflection Erasure, and generative edits by manipulating objects within photos, akin to the capabilities of the Google Pixel 8 Pro Magic Editor. [VIDEO]

Delving into video capabilities, users can now scrutinize videos in intricate detail with slow-motion playback, as AI generates intermediate frames for a smoother viewing experience. [VIDEO]

The upgraded Nightography features of the Galaxy S24 Space Zoom ensure stunning photos and videos in any conditions, even when zoomed in. The Galaxy S24 Ultra’s larger pixel size, now 1.4 μm and 60% bigger than the previous model, allows for capturing more light in dim conditions. Blur is minimized on the Galaxy S24 Ultra with wider optical image stabilizer (OIS) angles and improved hand-shake compensation. While recording videos, both the front and rear cameras have a Dedicated ISP Block for noise reduction. The Galaxy S24 analyzes gyro information to distinguish between the filmer’s and subject’s movements, resulting in more effective noise removal and clear videos in the dark, even from a distance. [VIDEO]

The S24 series elevates HDR photography, introducing HDR Preview before capturing, and extending HDR functionality to Gallery and third-party social apps like Instagram for vibrant colors and wider color scope in feeds and reels. [VIDEO]

The Samsung S24 series proudly boasts the brightest display ever, peaking at 2600 nits, coupled with a 1 to 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate. [VIDEO]

During the preview event, captivating demonstrations of AI features such as Chat Assist, AI Photo Editing, and Circle to Search showcased the series’ cutting-edge capabilities. [VIDEO]

The Galaxy S24+ features a 6.7-inch display, and the Galaxy S24 has a 6.2-inch display, both within nearly the same size specifications. The Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with a 6.8-inch flatter display, designed for optimal viewing and productivity. Additionally, the Galaxy S24+ now supports the same QHD+ level as the Galaxy S24 Ultra. [VIDEO]

Samsung’s newest flagship maintains the company’s dedication to prolonging the product lifecycle by providing seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates. This ensures users can consistently enjoy optimized performance on their Galaxy devices for an extended period. [VIDEO]

We had the chance to experience the nightography capabilities of the S24 Ultra. While the Pixel 8 Pro took 3 seconds to capture a night shot, the Samsung S24 Ultra was swift and seamless – a quick snap, and it’s done. Both photos exhibit equal brightness and contrast in low-light conditions.

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Pricing of Samsung Galaxy S24, (SGD 1288) Galaxy S24+(SGD 1528) , Galaxy S24 Ultra (SGD 1928)

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Samsung S24

The Samsung Galaxy S24 showcases a 6.2-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, featuring a 120 Hz refresh rate and including notable features such as HDR10+, Always On, Eye Comfort Shield, and Vision Booster.

Driven by the Samsung Exynos 2400 processor, a 64-bit, 4 nm, deca-core chip operating at speeds of 3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, and 1.95 GHz, the device provides 128/256GB internal storage paired with 8GB RAM.

Its triple rear camera system incorporates a 50 MP wide-angle lens (OIS F1.8, FOV 85 ̊), a 10 MP telephoto lens with 3x optical magnification (3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36 ̊), and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens (F2.2, FOV 120 ̊). The front camera is a 12 MP shooter with dual-pixel autofocus.(F2.2, FOV 80 ̊). Remarkable camera features encompass 30x digital zoom, Nightography video, Super HDR, 8K video recording, and diverse shooting modes.

In addition, the phone features an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IP68 rating, Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Armor, and a 4000 mAh battery supporting 25W wired and 15W wireless charging. Connectivity options include USB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6e, and NFC. The device is available in Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, and Marble Gray, measuring 70.6 x 147.0 x 7.6mm and weighing 167 grams.

Samsung S24+

The Galaxy S24+ offers a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with similar specifications. It shares the same Samsung Exynos 2400 processor but with configurations offering 256/512GB internal storage and 12GB RAM. The camera setup is identical, and the S24+ boasts a 4900 mAh battery supporting 45W wired and 15W wireless charging.

The S24+ includes an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner, IP68 rating, Armor Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Armor, and stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos. Connectivity is enhanced with UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology. The S24+ is available in Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, and Marble Gray, with dimensions of 75.9 x 158.5 x 7.7mm and a weight of 196 grams. Both devices share attributes like Wireless PowerShare, Samsung Health, Wireless Samsung DeX, and various software functionalities such as Bixby Assistant, Secure Folder, and Samsung Knox.

Samsung S24 Ultra

As for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, it features a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with a 120 Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, a 64-bit, 4 nm Octa-Core processor, the device offers storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB, coupled with 12GB of RAM.

The S24 Ultra boasts a quad-camera system with a 200 MP wide-angle lens (OIS F1.7, FOV 85 ̊), 50 MP (5x Optical Zoom, OIS F3.4, FOV 22 ̊) and 10 MP telephoto lenses (3x Optical Zoom, OIS F2.4, FOV 36 ̊), and a 12 MP ultra-wide-angle lens (F2.2, FOV 120 ̊). The front camera is a 12 MP shooter (F2.2, FOV 80 ̊).

Unique features include S Pen support, an IP68 rating, a titanium frame, and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Armor. It supports Wireless PowerShare, Wireless Samsung DeX, and Link to Windows, and is equipped with stereo speakers and Dolby Atmos. The 5000 mAh battery supports 45W wired and 15W wireless charging, including Wireless PowerShare. Connectivity options encompass USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, WiFi Direct, Miracast, NFC, and UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is available in Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Yellow, with dimensions measuring 79.0 x 162.3 x 8.6mm and a weight of 232 grams.

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Pricing of Samsung Galaxy S24, (SGD 1288) Galaxy S24+(SGD 1528) , Galaxy S24 Ultra (SGD 1928)

By Paul S