In 2023, AI artificial intelligence will explode. more smartphones are integrating AI functions, such as voice assistants and smart photography. The growth trend of smartphones in terms of humanization and intelligence has been exponential over the past two years. Looking ahead to 2024, advanced artificial intelligence is expected. Machine learning models will enhance AI on phones, enabling better understanding and prediction of user needs. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series, with its AI capabilities, marks a promising start in the field of artificial intelligence for the new year.
At the beginning of 2024, the Samsung Galaxy S24 series showcases a robust foundation in artificial intelligence. With Galaxy AI, including self-developed AI technology and integrated capabilities, it introduces features like circle searches, real-time call translation, simultaneous interpretation, note assistance, transcription assistance, and generative editing. These AI functions reflect the evolution of a new generation of smartphones centered around “AI.”
Since 2020, Samsung has pursued the “Three Musketeers” research and development strategy, continuing the trend into the current year. Unlike previous years, the Samsung Galaxy S24 series not only incorporates leading AI capabilities but also distinguishes hardware differences between the Plus and standard versions, aligning more closely with the ultra-large cup model.
So, what improvements does the Samsung Galaxy S24+ bring?
Firstly, the new Galaxy AI takes center stage in the S24 series, embedding AI capabilities in various scenarios such as photography, text search, picture, and video search, text summary, AI translation, and smart summary. In essence, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is genuinely an “AI phone.”
Additionally, Samsung introduces the exclusive high-frequency version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 in the Galaxy S24+. The CPU’s large-core main frequency is boosted to 3.39GHz, and the CPU’s main frequency is increased to 1.0GHz. This customized chip, named Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, marks the third generation Snapdragon 8 mobile platform for Galaxy.
Moreover, Samsung now offers a 12GB memory version for the Galaxy S24+, breaking the tradition of reserving 12GB RAM for only the extra-large models. The entire series comes standard with LPDDR5X 8533Mbps (4244MHz) full-blooded memory.
Notably, the screen resolution of the Galaxy S24+ matches that of the Ultra model, departing from the previous pattern where non-Ultra models had 1080P resolution screens. In 2024, Samsung equips the large model with a 2K+ (3120×1440) level screen for the first time, making the Galaxy S24+ the largest model with the highest resolution in Samsung’s history. However, it’s worth mentioning that the default system resolution for the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is still set at 2340 x 1080, perhaps for battery life reasons. Users can customize the resolution in the settings if needed.
Design and Display
Samsung Galaxy S24+ features a 6.7-inch second-generation dynamic AMOLED display. The resolution has been changed to 2K+, specifically 3120×1440, aligning it with the Ultra. Moreover, this has a 1-120Hz adaptive high refresh rate, potentially offering greater power savings compared to the previous 48-120Hz generation. The diamond row screen on the Samsung Galaxy S24+ maintains an equivalent PPI of about 0.8 times the RGB pixel arrangement found in a standard LCD screen, totaling 419. Notably, the width of all four screen borders remains nearly constant, ensuring a cohesive visual experience.
Samsung Galaxy S24+ comes in Mineral Purple, appearing dark blue without strong light. When exposed to light, it takes on a light blue hue. The phone’s three rear cameras are vertically aligned on the left, complemented by a single-color temperature LED fill light on the right. At the top of the phone, you’ll find two noise-canceling microphones, contributing to enhanced audio quality. Moving to the bottom, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is equipped with speakers, a Type-C charging headphone interface, a microphone, and a SIM card slot.
Hardware and Performance
Samsung Galaxy S24+ is once again featuring the high-frequency version of Qualcomm’s latest mobile platform, Snapdragon 8 Gen3 (for Galaxy). The main frequency of the large core has been boosted from 3.30GHz to 3.39GHz, and the Adreno 750 GPU’s frequency has been upped from 903MHz to 1.0GHz. This results in improvements in single-core and multi-core performance as well as graphics processing capabilities when compared to the standard version of Snapdragon 8 Gen3.
In our hands is the 12GB+256GB version of the S24+. We conducted theoretical performance and gaming tests on the phone, turning off the memory expansion function and enabling performance mode to maximize its potential. Starting with performance testing, the AnTuTu comprehensive performance test yielded a total score of 1.9404 million points, nearly 19% ahead of the S23 series. The CPU score increased by 9%, GPU score by over 25%, memory performance by 20%, and human-computer interaction improved by 10%.
GeekBench6 produced a single-core score of 2271 points and a multi-core score of 7039 points. The high-frequency Snapdragon 8 Gen3 showed an 11% improvement in single-core and a 26% improvement in multi-core performance compared to the previous generation.
In the GPU test using GFXBench, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the S23 Ultra were subjected to six 1080P conventional tests, showing an almost 23% increase in graphics rendering capabilities. Additionally, the flash memory performance of Samsung Galaxy S24+ was tested, revealing a sequential read speed exceeding 4000MB/s and a write speed of 3851MB/s, reaching a good UFS4.0 level. Moving on to the game test was conducted in an office environment with a room temperature of 22°C. Perfdog’s WiFi mode was used for testing, and two mainstream mobile games, “Honor of Kings” and “Genshin Impact,” were chosen for frame rate, power consumption, and temperature tests.
In the game “Honor of Kings,” running at a maximum of 60FPS under extreme image quality, the average frame rate remained stable at 59.9FPS during a nearly 10-minute test. Power consumption was 2.56W, frame energy consumption was 42.8mW, and the energy efficiency ratio was 23.4FPS/W. Temperature control was impressive, with the maximum temperature reaching 32.4 degrees Celsius on the front and 32 degrees Celsius on the back.
For the game “Genshin Impact,” running at extremely high image quality and 60FPS frame rate, the map test along the designated route of Xumi City showed a stable average frame rate of 59.6FPS with minimal fluctuations. Power consumption was relatively high at 6.1W, frame energy consumption was 102.5mW, and the energy efficiency ratio was 9.77FPS/W. Despite the average performance in energy efficiency, temperature control was good, with the maximum temperatures reaching 40.2 degrees Celsius on the front and 38.9 degrees Celsius on the back. Holding the phone horizontally with both hands did not result in significant heat accumulation.
Cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ retains the same rear three-camera module as the previous S23+. The main camera employs a 50-megapixel Samsung S5KGN3 sensor with a 1/1.56-inch photosensitive area, equivalent to a 24mm focal length, and features OIS optical image stabilization. Moving on to the ultra-wide-angle lens, it utilizes a 12MP Sony IMX564 sensor with a 13mm equivalent focal length, supporting 120-degree ultra-wide-angle shooting. The telephoto, a 10-megapixel Samsung S5K3K1 sensor with a 69mm equivalent focal length, offers 3X optical zoom and OIS optical image stabilization. Now, let’s delve into the real-world photography performance of the Samsung Galaxy S24+.
Main Photographer
Using the Samsung Galaxy S24+ on a cloudy day, the sample photos displayed a bright atmosphere, devoid of any gloominess, and exhibited realistic colors. Essentially, what the human eye sees is faithfully captured in the pictures. When the night falls, the Samsung Galaxy S24 excels in accurately representing the original appearance of buildings. Even zooming in on large mall billboards reveals clear details, showcasing its excellent control over strong light. Therefore, the 50-megapixel main camera effortlessly handles challenging low-light conditions, delivering photos with true colors and excellent image quality anytime.
Telephoto
With a 69mm focal length, the telephoto camera on the Samsung Galaxy S24+ compactly captures images, enhancing subject emphasis in compositions. Examining the samples, it’s evident that the picture definition is remarkably high. Thanks to the 10 million pixels resolution, the photos not only boast rich texture but also intricate details.
Super Wide Angle
The ultra-wide-angle lens of the Samsung Galaxy S24+ comes with default distortion correction, ensuring a clear and pure sky in captured scenes. Additionally, its color and white balance processing maintains consistency with the main camera, making it perfect for wide-scene captures.
AI Ability Test
The AI-empowered Samsung Galaxy S24+ has revolutionized its system experience, benefiting from remarkable changes. Firstly, the device introduces real-time translation for calls. If the person on the other end speaks a different language, a simple click on the translate button transforms the conversation into a familiar language, with the translated text displayed on the call interface. The translation results can even be read aloud through synthesized speech, facilitating effortless international communication.
Additionally, the Galaxy S24+ includes a circle-and-search function. Holding the Home button and using the S Pen tip (or finger touch) to circle content initiates automatic identification of the search type (pictures, text), displaying the search results at the bottom of the interface. This AI-supported feature significantly streamlines content searching, particularly in images. The device also introduces a note assistant function, which reads and extracts key information from notes to create concise summaries. This enhances efficiency by accurately capturing the core content of extensive paragraphs.
Moreover, the writing assistant feature polishes the content before sending, enhancing language expression’s naturalness, smoothness, and alignment with language habits, accessible through the Galaxy AI button on the Samsung keyboard. For messaging foreign friends, the built-in translation assistant is handy. Selecting the translation option automatically translates the input text into the corresponding language, eliminating the need to switch input methods.
In the realm of photography, Galaxy AI brings forth innovative post-imaging methods for the Samsung S24+. Time-lapse photography, facilitated by the processor’s computing power and AI addition, allows for the automatic generation of a 24-hour time-lapse video from a single photo, eliminating the need for tripods and extended photography sessions.
AI empowerment, coupled with the Snapdragon 8 Gen3’s robust NPU computing power, enables the device to effectively eliminate objects due to specular reflection in photos, resulting in a purer appearance. Furthermore, the device allows easy removal or relocation of people and objects from photos, contributing to a cleaner look that emphasizes the subject.
Battery
By default, the test includes a 20% power test, along with various scenarios such as CPU high voltage, CPU multi-threading, AI recognition, picture browsing, video playback, and web browsing. This broad testing aims to simulate user usage scenarios and recreate real-life loads as closely as possible.
Throughout the test, Battery Dog ensures consistency in environmental variables for all models, automatically adjusting screen brightness to 50%, disabling automatic brightness, and setting the volume to 30%.
The resolution is set to 1080P, and the battery capacity is 4900mAh (rated capacity 4755mAh). Battery Dog’s actual testing reveals that the power consumption from 100% to 20% spans 8 hours, 4 minutes, and 31 seconds. In practical terms, the full battery life is approximately 9.5 hours, making it suitable for daily use.
Verdict
After testing and experiencing the Samsung Galaxy S24+, we summarize its features. It’s the largest large-screen mobile phone in history. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series leaves a lasting impression due to its significant AI advancements. This generation is aptly named “Galaxy AI.” Powered by the high-frequency Snapdragon 8 Gen3 and Samsung’s Galaxy AI, the NPU chip’s potent AI computing is fully utilized. The “circle and search” function enhances the mobile search experience, breaking application boundaries for more intuitive and faster information retrieval. We can effortlessly find accurate, high-quality pictures, text, and videos.
Additionally, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ leverages powerful AI for post-production image editing. Adjusting photo levels, removing or repositioning people intelligently, and seamlessly filling resulting gaps are easily accomplished. Building on robust generative AI capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ facilitates barrier-free communication across borders. It goes beyond the standard application-centric approach, aiming to create a revolutionary “AI phone,” elevating smartphones to a system level of intelligence.
In summary, features like smart photography, real-time translation, smart note assistants, accurate transcription, and convenient translation showcase system-level intelligence. With the largest battery life improvement in S series history, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ boasts a 4900mAh battery. In battery tests, it achieved nearly 9.5 hours on a full charge, setting an unprecedented standard for S series large phones.
Despite falling between the extra-large and medium sizes, the Samsung Galaxy S24+ stands out. The powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen3, 12GB memory, first 2K high-quality screen, and almost 5000mAh battery distinguish the Plus version from the standard one. Extreme AI technology gives the Galaxy S24 series cross-generational significance in Samsung’s phone development history. It stands as the smartest and most intelligent phone in Samsung’s history. If you seek a large-screen Samsung phone with robust performance and impressive imaging, the Samsung S24+ with the charm of Galaxy AI is undoubtedly your best choice.
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