Samsung recently revealed the brand-new Galaxy S24 lineupwhich is available in 3 various designs: the S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra. While the brand-new phones are offered for pre-order and will strike shops later on this month, Samsung kindly let me check out the base design of the Galaxy S24 a couple of days early. Keep reading as I information what’s brand-new in the Galaxy S24 and how it compares to the iPhone 15 lineup.
Although I’m all into the Apple community and my primary phone is an iPhone, I like to have a secondary Android phone to see how things are on the opposite. I’ve evaluated numerous Samsung phones, from the Galaxy Z Flip 3 to the S23 Ultra and, more just recently, the Z Fold 5 (which I likewise have some ideas to share in another short article).
Presently, my primary smart device is the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Because recently, I’ve been utilizing the Galaxy S24 to experiment with the brand-new functions (which are primarily AI-related) and difficulty myself to utilize a phone that isn’t substantial.
A brand-new however really familiar style for the Galaxy S24
Samsung has actually offered the Galaxy S24 a rejuvenated appearance. The shiny edges have actually been changed by a matte surface and the curves have actually gone, making the phone entirely flat. Recently, Samsung has actually created some quite initial styles, however I need to state that the Galaxy S24 looks a lot like the most recent iPhone designs.
It’s a classy style, do not get me incorrect. I was a fan of the a little curved glass on the edges. By the method, the bezels around the screen are a little thinner than the bezels on the iPhone 15 Pro– which are currently remarkably thin. Congratulations to Samsung on this one.
From a huge phone to a not-so-big one
I’ve been a fan of big-screen phones because the iPhone 6 Plus. I keep in mind going from a 4-inch iPhone directly to a 5.5-inch one and never ever regretting it. And when it concerns Samsung, my favorites are constantly the Ultra designs.
The base Galaxy S24 design now has a 6.2-inch screen, versus 6.1 inches in the previous generation. Truthfully, I believed I ‘d be more troubled by the smaller sized size, however I’m alright with it– although I do miss out on a bigger virtual keyboard and more area to utilize 2 apps at the very same time (yes, that’s a thing on Android phones).
The screen is truly great. The color levels are on par with the screen on my iPhone 15 Pro Max. Samsung utilizes a 120Hz AMOLED panel for the whole S24 lineup, while Apple keeps its finest display screen for the Pro designs. A clear benefit here is the optimum brightness level: a peak of 2600 nits versus 2000 nits on the iPhone 15. It’s excellent for utilizing the phone in intense sunshine.
The S24 weighs simply 167 grams, making it extremely comfy to hold in your hand. The routine iPhone 15 has nearly the exact same weight, at 171 grams.
What’s actually brand-new about the Galaxy S24?
Samsung yapped about AI throughout its occasion due to the fact that the Galaxy S24 is everything about it. The brand-new phones have a faster SoC and somewhat much better display screens, however what sets them apart from the Galaxy S23 designs are the AI-based functions that come built-in.
The business calls these functions “Galaxy AI,” and they’re present in lots of parts of the customized variation of Android referred to as One UI. There are 5 particular brand-new functions that are rather fascinating.
1. Circle to Search
There’s Circle to Search, which generally lets users circle anything on the screen to browse for it on Google. What this function does isn’t precisely brand-new, however it’s now much faster and does not need any third-party apps or taking a screenshot. It worked extremely well in my tests, and the outcomes appeared nearly immediately.
To set off Circle to Search on the Galaxy S24, all you need to do is press and hold the Home button/indicator on the screen for a couple of seconds and after that circle anything you wish to look for. It can be an image or text. It simply works.
Something I liked about Circle to Search is that it has an anti-stalking function. If you attempt to circle an individual in an image, you’ll see a message stating that the search engine result are restricted. It can discover information about the glasses or earphones the individual is using, however absolutely nothing about the individual themselves. Great for personal privacy.
2. Modifying pictures with AI
What will most likely capture individuals’s attention the most are the brand-new generative tools for modifying pictures. You can pick a things in the image and move it or erase it from the image, and after that Galaxy AI will regrow that image for you.
I’m not here to go over whether AI-edited images are ethically incorrect, however the function does an excellent task (although the processing can often take a while, most likely since the majority of it occurs online). The thing is, I’m sure a lot of individuals will have enjoyable modifying images “like a professional” without having to download third-party apps.
By the method, if you modify an image utilizing Galaxy AI, the image will have a watermark in the bottom left-hand corner and “Galaxy AI” will be contributed to the image’s metadata.
3. Records Assist
This is among my preferred functions of the Galaxy S24. It not just transcribes voice memos, however likewise sums up all the material into subjects. Once again, this isn’t something brand-new and you can do the very same utilizing some other AI tools, however the point here is that it’s now constructed into the phone– and everything takes place in your area, so you do not require a web connection for utilizing it.
The transcription isn’t constantly ideal, however it does a great task. The summing up function is remarkable. I taped myself checking out among 9to5Mac’s short articles and Galaxy AI precisely highlighted the bottom lines of my voice memo. I can’t await Apple to execute something comparable in iOS.
4. Live Translate
With Live Translate, you can call somebody who does not speak your language and quickly have a discussion with them. When you call somebody, you’ll see a button to allow this function and pick the 2 languages to speak throughout the call. After that, the Galaxy S24 instantly equates whatever that is stated into everyone’s particular language.
Users can listen to the initial audio followed by an AI-generated voice checking out the translation. The function might sound a little complicated and even unusual initially, however it works. It’s most likely not something you’ll utilize every day, however it can be extremely helpful when you’re taking a trip and wish to make an appointment at a dining establishment or call customer support in another nation.
5. Chat Assist
Chat Assist was constructed to assist users enhance their interaction and even speak in a group chat with individuals in other languages, as it can even equate messages in genuine time. The user can pick the text and then ask the AI to reword it in a more official or casual method. It can likewise examine the grammar of any text you’ve composed and recommend enhancements, which is quite cool.
What about the electronic cameras?
When it pertains to the electronic cameras, the specifications are basically the like in 2015’s design. Samsung states it has actually been able to enhance a couple of things here and there utilizing AI and much better image processing (like what Apple does with Smart HDR).
I still require to evaluate the cams in more situations, however the outcomes are quite comparable to what I attain with my iPhone 15 Pro Max, a minimum of for taking images.
Routine images taken with the iPhone 15’s primary lens have a little bit more information due to the fact that Apple now utilizes pixel-binning to produce a 24-megapixel image from the 48-megapixel sensing unit. The Galaxy S24 has a 50 megapixel sensing unit (and you can utilize its complete resolution if you like), routine pictures are taken at 12 megapixels.
Putting the 2 phones side by side, the outcomes were blended– however rather comparable. In some circumstances, the pictures taken with the S24 were much better, while the iPhone definitely does a much better task when it concerns stabilizing direct exposure when there’s an individual and the sky behind them. I still believe the iPhone is unequalled for shooting videos.
When it concerns zoom, the Galaxy S24 has a 3x telephoto lens, while the iPhone 15 is restricted to digital zoom by cropping the image from the 48-megapixel sensing unit (that’s not telephoto zoom, Apple). Samsung likewise utilizes AI to improve the digital zoom above 3x, which does not produce unbelievable outcomes, however can be beneficial in some cases.
Obviously, the iPhone 15 Pro does a much better task of taking zoom shots since of its 5x periscope lens (although I ‘d like to see Apple utilize AI to enhance pictures taken with a 10x digital zoom, for instance).
More bits on the Galaxy S24
The Galaxy S24 features the brand-new Exynos 2400 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, depending upon the area where you purchase it.
I have the Exynos variation, which is the one that will be offered here in Brazil. Based upon Geekbench 6 tests, the efficiency of the 2 chips is really comparable. The single-core rating of these chips resembles that of the A15 Bionic, while the multi-core rating is close to the outcomes of Apple’s A17 Pro.
Exynos processors are understood for being more power-hungry and likewise for overheating. Samsung declares to have actually resolved these issues with its most current chip. In my tests, I might observe that the phone gets a bit warm when I’m utilizing it outside with 5G on. Otherwise, I have not seen anything uncommon.
Performance-wise, the Galaxy S24 is rather quick. Not visibly faster than the S23 when utilizing both phones side by side, however there wasn’t a single minute when I felt the phone required more power, even compared to my iPhone 15 Pro Max.
Battery life is likewise excellent, particularly for a 6.2-inch phone. Samsung has actually increased the capability to practically 4,000 mAh, which guarantees that this phone can be left unplugged for more than 24 hours if you’re not a heavy user. It surpassed the iPhone 15 Pro Max (which has a 4,400 mAh battery for a 6.7-inch phone) in my everyday usage.
By the method, Samsung states it has actually been dealing with Instagram to enhance the app for Galaxy S24 gadgets. While I still believe the experience is much better on the iPhone, things have actually gotten far better compared to other Android gadgets for sharing Stories.
Conclude
Samsung’s Galaxy S24 is certainly among the very best phones on the marketplace today. Obviously, if you currently have a Galaxy S23, the upgrade might not deserve it due to the small enhancements, however users originating from older phones (whether Android or iPhone) will definitely value having the current and biggest hardware.
When it pertains to Galaxy AI, updating even if of this isn’t worth it. And once again, Samsung isn’t presenting anything brand-new– however having actually these functions constructed into the phone will make a distinction to a great deal of users who would never ever download third-party AI tools. A few of these functions are rather hassle-free and I might quickly get utilized to having them on my phone.
Samsung has actually plainly found out a lot from Apple, however there are some things that Apple might likewise gain from Samsung. I value how Samsung combines particular elements of its phones throughout the whole lineup, such as utilizing precisely the very same processor and display screen innovation for all of them.
While both the Galaxy S24 and the base iPhone 15 begin at $799, Samsung’s phone definitely provides a bit more for its rate with real 3x optical zoom and the 120Hz screen with thinner bezels. Picking in between a high-end Android phone or an iPhone at this moment is more about individual choice than anything else.
I will continue to utilize the iPhone as my primary phone for numerous factors (specifically due to the fact that of the Apple environment), however I need to confess that utilizing the Galaxy S24 does not make me miss out on lots of features of my iPhone.
The whole Galaxy S24 linup is now offered for pre-order, and you can currently discover some special deals (such as getting double the storage at a discount rate) in online shops
More about the Galaxy S24 from 9to5Google
- Hands-on: The Galaxy S24 and S24+ are a much better buy than the S24 Ultra
- I believe I ‘d truly enjoy Galaxy S24’s AI functions if I really liked Samsung’s apps
- Samsung’s next significant upgrade, One UI 6.1, is pertaining to these Galaxy gadgets
- Galaxy S24 ‘Super HDR’ images pertaining to Instagram, Snapchat, much better in-app electronic camera
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