New Galaxy S24 Ultra: Samsung repeats the formula with hardware and bets on artificial intelligence

Samsung The launch of the long-awaited line of smartphones has finally ended Galaxy S24being a version Ultra star of the show. The flagship of the South Korean brand not only features a stunning design, a completely flat screen, titanium frame and slightly curved edges, but also an enviable list of technical specifications. Both hardware and software.

Aside from the evolutionary changes, the Galaxy S24 Ultra follows the general formula it has already applied – with excellent results – in previous models. We’re talking pure power thanks to a cutting-edge chip, more than enough storage options, excellent quality cameras, and the most important benefits of the latest Android version hidden underneath. One 6.1 UI.

But as Samsung pointed out in its invitation to the event, what sets the Galaxy S24 apart is its integration with new artificial intelligence tools. And the Asian firm wasn’t kidding when it said the era of Galaxy AI was coming. Although we will dwell more specifically on this topic later. Now let’s look at the main hardware and design features of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Key Specifications

Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution and a variable refresh rate from 1 to 120 Hz. It also boasts a Corning Gorilla Armor coating, which Samsung explained has been transformed at the molecular level as well as optically enhanced. This provides benefits such as four times more scratch resistance and 50% more durability. Likewise, reflections have been reduced by 75% under certain circumstances.

We find a chip under the hood Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. This means that the SoC has been optimized specifically for the new Galaxy S24. It also integrates an enhanced Neural Processing Unit (NPU) to perform AI-related tasks faster. The hardware also provides support ray tracing, allowing you to take full advantage of graphical performance while gaming. And to avoid overheating problems, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with a vapor chamber almost 2 times larger than that of the 2023 model.

There are no big surprises in terms of memory and storage. Samsung Galaxy S24 is available in three versions: 256 GB, 512 GB and 1 TB of spaceand all with 12 GB RAM. In this case the battery 5000 mAh, and Samsung has decided to include at least 50% recycled cobalt as part of its environmental commitments. In terms of charging power, it supports wired fast charging up to 45W, although the charger is sold separately. It can also be charged wirelessly and is compatible with PowerShare technology, which allows you to share charge with devices from other brands without the need for cables.

The camera section of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is again where Samsung put a lot of effort. Rear module includes Main sensor 200 megapixels with optical image stabilization (OIS), f/1.7 aperture and 85° field of view. They complement it 12 MP ultra wide angle And two telephoto lenses: one of 50 MP with 5x optical zoom and one more from 10 MP with 3x optical zoom. In both cases they have OIS. The front camera, meanwhile, has a resolution of 12 MP.

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Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with artificial intelligence

The new Galaxy S24 Ultra, like the regular S24 and S24+, Comes with new AI tools developed by Samsung. The Asian company places a lot of emphasis on this type of generative functionality, integrated into its core applications and utilities. Here are some of the most important:

• Circle to search– This Galaxy S24 feature was developed in collaboration with Google and allows you to search the Internet by selecting any item that appears on the screen. To activate it, you just need to hold down the start button for a few seconds and circle the desired objects.
• Live translation: Translates text and voice in real time in both directions when creating your own calling app.
• Interpreter– Translates live conversations into split screen even when Galaxy S24 Ultra doesn’t have internet access.
• Chat assistant– An assistant built into Samsung’s native keyboard that makes recommendations to improve the tone of a message, social media post, or email.
• Note Help And Transcript– The first one is integrated into the Samsung Notes app and uses artificial intelligence to create annotations, covers or templates. The second can transcribe, translate and summarize voice recordings, even if several people are involved.

Of course, the AI ​​also makes use of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra’s photo section. The new South Korean flagship includes tools such as Provisual engine And Nightographywhich eliminate blurry, pixelated or low-quality images when shooting at night.

Similarly, Samsung has released utilities such as Change offerwhich offers customization suggestions, and Generative Edit, which uses generative artificial intelligence to fill in, enhance, or alter photos. Added to them Instant Slowdownwhich generates additional frames using artificial intelligence when you want to create a slow-motion video.

Availability, price and colors.

As we indicated earlier, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will be available in three memory variants, but all with 12GB RAM. In addition, they will be available in four colors inspired by different minerals: Titanium black (black), Titanium gray (grey), Titanium Purple (purple) and Titanium yellow (yellow gold). Exclusive options in other colors will be offered in the brand’s online store.

Prices for the Galaxy S24 Ultra in Spain will be as follows:

• 12 GB + 256 GB: 1479 euros.
• 12 GB + 512 GB: 1579 euros.
• 12 GB + 1 TB: 1819 euros.