Samsung launches the Galaxy S24 series, now powered by Galaxy AI, check India pricing, specs, other details

In a major development that will be setting the tone for all flagship Android smartphones to launch this year, Samsung has finally launched its Galaxy S24 series, powered by Samsung’s Galaxy AI.

In India, the Galaxy S24 series starts at Rs. 79,999 for the base variant of the basic, Galaxy S24, while the top-tier, Galaxy S24 Ultra starts at Rs 1,29,999.

Continuing with its tradition of launching three devices under its flagship series, Samsung has launched the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+ and the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

While the Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24+ are similar to the true flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra in a number of ways, the two siblings are powered by Samsung’s own Exynos 2400 SoC, whereas the Galaxy S24 Ultra is powered by the new Snapdragon S24 Ultra. What’s more, is that all three devices bring some major AI features

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Features and Specifications
The Samsung Galaxy S24 boasts a 6.2-inch full-HD+ Dynamic AMOLED display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. It runs on Samsung’s Exynos 2400 chipset and offers storage options up to 256GB. The triple rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra wide-angle camera, and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. With a larger 4,000mAh battery, it delivers enhanced performance.

Moving to the Galaxy S24+, features a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels and a flexible refresh rate from 1Hz to 120Hz. It utilizes the Exynos 2400 chipset and provides storage options up to 512GB. The camera configuration mirrors that of the Galaxy S24, and it is equipped with a 4,900mAh battery.

As for the premium Galaxy S24 Ultra, it sports a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED display, powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Offering storage options up to 1TB with 12GB RAM, its quad rear camera setup includes a staggering 200MP primary camera, a 12MP ultra-wide sensor, a 50MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom, and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. It features a Titanium frame, reminiscent of iPhone 15 Pro models, and houses a 5,000mAh battery.

Notably, the smartphones are IP68-rated for durability. The standard model supports 25W fast charging, while the Plus and Ultra variants offer 45W wired charging support. Additionally, it’s worth noting that the smartphones are sold without a bundled charger.

Ensuring longevity, Samsung commits to 7 years of major Android software updates and security patches for its flagship phones.

Galaxy AI Features
Samsung is really going all in on the Ai features that it is bundling with the S24 series. Powered by Google’s Gemini AI, this year, the Galaxy S24 series comes with a bunch of generative AI features.

Some of them include real-time translation in messaging apps, live call translations, a Circle to Search feature for quick searches in photos, and a Browser assist feature summarizing online articles. The phones also support AI-based editing, such as removing objects in photos, and several other AI-driven enhancements.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Pricing and Availability
For the Galaxy S24, the company offers 8GB + 256GB and 8GB + 512GB models at Rs. 79,999 and Rs. 89,999, respectively. The Galaxy S24+ comes in a 12GB + 256GB variant priced at Rs. 99,999, and the 12GB + 512GB model costs Rs. 1,09,999.

The starting price of the flagship Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in India is Rs. 1,29,999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Additional configurations include 12GB + 512GB priced at Rs. 1,39,999 and 12GB + 1TB priced at Rs. 1,59,999. The handset is available in Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Black colours, with online buyers having exclusive options of Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, and Titanium Orange.

The Galaxy S24 is available in Amber Yellow, Cobalt Violet, and Onyx Black, while the Galaxy S24+ comes in Cobalt Violet and Onyx Black, with Sapphire Blue and Jade Green exclusively online.

Pre-booking for all Galaxy S24 models begins today at both online and retail stores. Customers pre-booking the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Galaxy S24+ can enjoy benefits worth Rs. 22,000, including a complimentary upgrade to the 512GB storage option when pre-booking the 256GB model and an upgrade bonus of Rs. 12,000. The Galaxy S24 offers benefits worth Rs. 15,000, comprising an upgrade bonus only.

Additionally, Samsung is providing a free Wireless Charger Duo worth Rs. 4,999 to those who pre-book the Galaxy S24 series during the Samsung Live event on the official India website starting at 12 pm today.