Samsung Launches AI-powered Galaxy S24 Series in Ireland

It was only a matter of time before we saw AI-powered products take centre stage in 2024. With Unpacked taking place today, the 17th January, Samsung would be forgiven for thinking they’d win the 2024 AI launch race, only to be beaten by Rabbit R1 Device at CES. Regardless, Samsung’s launch of the Galaxy S24 Series has taken place at the annual Unpacked event. Here’s what they want you to know.

AI-Powered Communication

With a German missus and very little German, until I have a few pints, you better believe I’m excited about this. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series introduces a range of AI-powered features to help you with communication. With Live Translate, you can translate conversations in real-time, even during phone calls. Interpreter takes it a step further, allowing you to have natural conversations with people from different cultures without the need for an intermediary.

It pains me to call this AI because really it’s just natural language processing or NLP. AI suggests some kind of sentient being’s involvement. But even so, NLP-powered translation is just as exciting. I recently compared Google Translate to translations carried out in Bard, Google’s AI platform. The Bard translations were so much better. They understood nuances of communication, colloquialisms and more. So this is definitely an area that, if Samsung gets it right, could be a very cool feature.

AI-Powered Creativity

The Galaxy S24 series brings AI to mobile photography with its ProVisual Engine. This is a suite of AI-driven tools that Samsung says will help users to capture better images and videos. The Quad Tele System with 5x optical zoom on the Galaxy S24 Ultra promises to let you capture distant subjects with great clarity. Samsung’s Nightography capabilities give you the best chance of capturing beautiful photos and videos even in low-light conditions.

AI-Powered Performance

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the Galaxy S24 series should deliver great performance for even the most demanding tasks. The 1Hz to 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate ensures a smooth and responsive experience while remaining efficient. The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra brings a large vapour chamber to the table, a spec I can’t help but feel is directly targeted at gamers.

Sustainability at the Forefront

Samsung is committed to making a positive impact on the planet, and the Galaxy S24 series reflects this commitment. The series incorporates recycled materials in its design, including recycled plastics, glass, and aluminium. The Galaxy S24 Ultra also features a titanium frame, which is a sustainable alternative to traditional aluminium.

I won’t harp on about this bit because I never really know what to make of massive companies singing their own praises about sustainability. I’ll leave you to do your own research.

Gorilla Glass

The new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature Corning’s new Gorilla Armor cover material, which is the most durable and scratch-resistant glass ever made for a smartphone. Gorilla Armor is also 25% recycled content, making it more eco-friendly.

Again, it’s hard to verify these claims but I do feel that in recent years, smartphone glass has gotten significantly better. And a lot of phones use Gorilla Glass, so that’s got to be good news.

Pre-order Offer: Double the Storage

Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra from Samsung.com can get double the storage for the price of the lower storage model, with savings available of up to €260. Lovely.

Availability and Pricing

The Galaxy S24 series will be widely available from network providers like Eir, Three and Vodafone along with other retailers including samsung.com starting on 31st January. You can already pre-order. Yay!

The Galaxy S24 series comes in Earth mineral-inspired colour tones. On Galaxy S24 Ultra, colours include Titanium Grey, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet and Titanium Yellow. On Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24, colours include Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet and Amber Yellow.

We hope to have a review in the coming weeks once we get our hands on a device.

Watch Unpacked Live for Free in Ireland

Here’s the live stream. It starts at 6pm local time here in Ireland.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Series Specs

Here are the detailed specs for each of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Series.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra  

Price256GB – €1,469
512GB – €1,589
1TB – €1,849
Display6.8-inchQHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120Hz refresh rate (1Hz to 120Hz)  
Dimensions & Weight 79mm X 162.3mm X 8.6mm
233g 
Rear Camera12MP Ultra-Wide Camera  
200 MP Wide Camera  
50MP Telephoto Camera  
10MP Telephoto Camera  
Selfie Camera12MP Front Camera  
RAM and Storage ROM12GB + 1TB 
12GB + 512GB 
12GB + 256GB 
Battery5,000 mAh
ChargingUp to 65% in 30 minutes with wired charging and 45w adapter
OSAndroid 14 with Samsung One UI 6.1
Network and Connectivity 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth v5.3 
Water ResistanceIP68

Samsung Galaxy S24+

Price256GB – €1,159
512GB – €1,269
Display6.7-inch QHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display  120Hz refresh rate (1 to 120Hz)  
Dimensions & Weight 5.9mm x 158.5mm x 7.7mm
197g 
Rear Camera12MP Ultra-Wide Camera  
50 MP Wide Camera  
10MP Telephoto Camera   
Selfie Camera12MP Front Camera  
RAM and Storage ROM12GB + 512GB 
12GB + 256GB 
Battery4,900 mAh
ChargingUp to 65% in 30 minutes with wired charging and 45w adapter
OSAndroid 14 with Samsung One UI 6.1
Network and Connectivity 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E
Water ResistanceN/A

Samsung Galaxy S24

Price128GB – €919
256GB – €969
Display6.2-inch FHD+, Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display  120Hz refresh rate (1 to 120Hz)  
Dimensions & Weight 70.6mm x 147mm x 7.6mm
168g
Rear Camera12MP Ultra-Wide Camera  
50 MP Wide Camera  
10MP Telephoto Camera   
Selfie Camera12MP Front Camera  
RAM and Storage ROM8GB + 512GB 
8GB + 256GB 
8GB + 128GB 
Battery4,000 mAh
ChargingUp to 50% in 30 minutes with wired charging and 45w adapter
OSAndroid 14 with Samsung One UI 6.1
Network and Connectivity 5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 6E
Water ResistanceN/A

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Marty
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