New Delhi: Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S24 series, has received an overwhelming response from Indian consumers. The company announced that it has received a record-breaking 2.5 lakh pre-bookings in just three days since the launch of the devices on January 18. This is a ten-fold increase from the pre-bookings of the Galaxy S23 series, which took three weeks to reach the same number last year.
The Galaxy S24 series, which includes the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24 Plus, and Galaxy S24, was unveiled globally on January 17. The devices are powered by Galaxy AI, a revolutionary artificial intelligence platform that enables users to unlock new possibilities with their smartphones.
Raju Pullan, Senior Vice President, MX Business, Samsung India, said, “The Galaxy S24 series, powered by Galaxy AI, ushers in a new era of mobile revolution and puts the power of AI in the hands of consumers to unlock new possibilities. We are delighted to see the unprecedented response from our customers and we are confident that the Galaxy S24 series will set new benchmarks in the premium smartphone segment in India.”
Galaxy S24 Series Offers and Availability
The Galaxy S24 series will go on sale in India on January 31. Customers who pre-booked the devices will get attractive benefits, such as cashback, exchange bonus, and free accessories. The Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Plus pre-bookers will get a benefit of Rs 22,000, while the Galaxy S24 pre-bookers will get a benefit of Rs 15,000. The Galaxy S24 series is also eligible for Samsung Care+, a comprehensive service plan that covers accidental and liquid damage, screen replacement, and extended warranty.
The Galaxy S24 series is available in various colors and storage options. The Galaxy S24 Ultra comes in Phantom Black and Phantom Silver, with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage or 16GB RAM and 512GB storage. The Galaxy S24 Plus comes in Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, and Phantom Violet, with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage or 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. The Galaxy S24 comes in Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, Phantom Violet, and Phantom Pink, with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage or 8GB RAM and 256GB storage.
Galaxy S24 Series Features and Specifications
The Galaxy S24 series boasts industry-first AI features that enhance the user experience and productivity. Some of the key features are:
- Live Translate: This feature allows users to translate text, speech, and images in real-time, without switching apps or copying and pasting. Users can also use the Interpreter mode to have bilingual conversations with anyone, anywhere.
- Chat Assist: This feature helps users to manage multiple conversations across different apps, by providing smart suggestions, quick replies, and contextual actions. Users can also use the Note Assist feature to create notes from their chats, and the Transcript Assist feature to generate transcripts from their voice or video calls.
- Circle to Search: This feature lets users search for anything on their Galaxy S24 screen with a simple gesture. Users can circle, highlight, scribble, or tap any word, phrase, image or object on the screen, and see relevant, high-quality search results from Google.
- Visual Engine: This feature is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools that transform the image-capturing capabilities of the Galaxy S24 series. Users can use the Scene Optimizer to automatically adjust the camera settings for the best shot, the Shot Suggest to get the best angle and composition, the Object Eraser to remove unwanted objects from the photos, the Portrait Video to apply bokeh effects to the videos, and the Director’s View to switch between different lenses and cameras while recording.
The Galaxy S24 series also features a stunning design, a powerful performance, a long-lasting battery, and seamless connectivity. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a QHD+ resolution. The Galaxy S24 Plus has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. The Galaxy S24 has a 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an FHD+ resolution. All the devices have a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera and an in-display fingerprint scanner.
The Galaxy S24 series is powered by the Exynos 2100 processor, which is based on a 5nm process and offers a 30% improvement in performance and a 20% improvement in power efficiency compared to the previous generation. The devices also support 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC and USB Type-C. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery, the Galaxy S24 Plus has a 4,800 mAh battery and the Galaxy S24 has a 4,000 mAh battery. All the devices support 25W fast charging, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
The Galaxy S24 series has a quad rear camera setup, consisting of a 108MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and a 10MP periscope camera with 10x optical zoom. The Galaxy S24 Ultra also has a laser autofocus sensor and a 100x Space Zoom feature. The Galaxy S24 Plus and the Galaxy S24 have a triple rear camera setup, consisting of a 12MP main camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and a 64MP telephoto camera with 3x hybrid zoom and 30x Space Zoom. All the devices have a 40MP selfie camera with autofocus and 4K video recording.
