The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is one of Samsung's most important products next year, and it is also the first small-screen flagship phone in the Android camp with a Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor. It is reported that the Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be officially released on January 18 next year, and the overseas version has also been advanced, which has aroused the attention and discussion of many consumers.
According to foreign media reports, there are three models in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, namely Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra. Among them, the Galaxy S24 standard version of Europe** is 899 euros (about 7050 yuan) and 959 euros (about 7500 yuan), corresponding to the 8+128GB version and 8+256GB version respectively. In contrast, the starting price of the iPhone15 national version is 5999 yuan, which is also an 8+128GB version, a difference of about 1000 yuan.
So, is the Samsung Galaxy S24 series worth buying?What are its highlights and advantages?Let's take a look.
Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor, both performance and power consumption are improved
One of the biggest selling points of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is that it is equipped with Qualcomm's latest Snapdragon 8Gen3 processor, which is a flagship chip based on the 4nm process process, integrating X65 5G baseband, supporting all mainstream 5G frequency bands and network standards in the world, and also supporting satellite communication function, which can make calls and text messages in places without network signal.
The performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor has also been significantly improved, and it uses a 1+3+4 octa-core architecture, of which the super core is the Arm Cortex-X2-based Kryo 780, which is clocked at a frequency of up to 309GHz, an increase of 10% over the previous generation Snapdragon 8 Gen2;The big core is a Kryo 780 based on the ARM Cortex-A710 with a clock speed of 25GHz, an increase of 20% over the previous generation;The small core is a Kryo 780 based on the Arm Cortex-A510 with a clock speed of 18GHz, a 35% increase over the previous generation. Overall, the CPU performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor is 30% better than that of the Snapdragon 8 Gen2.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor's GPU has also received a major upgrade, which uses the Adreno 730, a graphics processor based on Qualcomm's self-developed architecture, which supports advanced graphics technologies such as variable rate shading (VRS) and sub-pixel shading (SPS), which can reduce power consumption and heat generation while maintaining picture quality. According to Qualcomm officials, the GPU performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor is 40% higher than that of the Snapdragon 8 Gen2, while the power consumption is reduced by 20%.
In addition to the CPU and GPU, the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor also has powerful AI capabilities, it integrates Hexagon 770 DSP, supports Qualcomm's 6th generation AI engine, and can achieve up to 32 tops of AI computing power, which is 70% higher than the Snapdragon 8 Gen2. At the same time, the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor also supports Qualcomm Sensory Hub, which can achieve low-power voice wake-up and voice recognition, as well as the Qualcomm AI Phone and AI Smartphone trademarks, indicating that the Samsung Galaxy S24 series will have more innovations and applications in AI.
To sum up, the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 processor is a flagship chip with both performance and power consumption, which can bring a smooth system experience, powerful gaming performance, intelligent AI features, and stable 5G connectivity to the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. In contrast, although the iPhone 15 is also equipped with Apple's self-developed A15 Bionic chip, it is still inferior to Snapdragon 8Gen3 in terms of 5G, and Apple's AI ecosystem is not as rich and open as Qualcomm.
Small screen right-angle screen, both design and visual enjoyment
Another highlight of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is the design of a small right-angle screen, which is a big change from Samsung's flagship phone, and it is also to cater to the needs and trends of the market.
According to foreign media reports, the screen size of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is 62 inches, 665 inches and 68 inches, of which, the Galaxy S24 is 6The 2-inch screen can be said to be the smallest flagship mobile phone screen on the market at present, which can be easily operated with one hand and meet the needs of those who prefer small-screen mobile phones. The screen size of the Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra is more suitable for those who prefer a large-screen phone, which can provide a wider field of view and more information display.
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is not only small, but it also has a right-angle design, which is the style used for the first time in Samsung's flagship phones, and also to distinguish itself from competitors such as the iPhone 15 and Meizu 20. The advantages of a right-angle screen are that it can provide more precise touch feedback, more convenient edge gesture operation, and a more rigid look and feel. Of course, the disadvantages of the right-angle screen are also obvious, that is, it is easy to scratch your fingers, as well as affect the anti-drop performance of the screen. However, these problems can be solved by wrapping or casing, and will not have much impact on the user's experience.
In addition to being small and right-angled, the Samsung Galaxy S24 series has other advantages, such as the use of Samsung's own M13 top-of-the-line screen, which supports 2K resolution, 2500nit brightness, 120Hz refresh rate, and HDR10+ display. These parameters are the highest level of the current mobile phone screen, which can bring users the ultimate visual enjoyment, whether it is watching, playing games, or browsing the web, you can have a clear, smooth, gorgeous picture performance.
To sum up, the small screen right-angle screen of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is a bold design attempt, which can meet the preferences and needs of different users, and at the same time can also provide high-quality display effects, so that users can get double enjoyment in design and vision. In contrast, the iPhone 15 also has a right-angle screen design, but it only has a screen size of 61 inch, and its screen resolution is only 1170x2532, the brightness is only 800nit, the refresh rate is only 60Hz, and HDR10+ is not supported, these are all disadvantages compared to the screen of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, making the iPhone15 seem a little backward and not good enough in terms of screen.
Rear quad camera, take pictures and ** double upgrade
The last highlight of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is the ability to take pictures and ** with four cameras on the rear, which is a major feature of Samsung's flagship mobile phone, and it is also a big difference from the iPhone15.
According to foreign media reports, the four rear cameras of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series are a 100 million pixel main camera, a 12 million pixel ultra-wide-angle camera, a 10 million pixel telephoto camera, and a 40 million pixel periscope telephoto camera. Among them, the periscope telephoto camera of the Galaxy S24 Ultra also supports 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom, which can achieve long-distance shooting and magnification, and also supports laser focus, which can improve the speed and accuracy of focusing.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series' quad rear cameras not only have powerful hardware configurations, but also excellent software optimizations, such as support for Qualcomm's Spectra 680 ISP, which can achieve faster image processing, higher dynamic range, lower noise, and more AI scene recognition and beautification functions. At the same time, they also support Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound, which can achieve better audio recording and**, as well as more sound effect adjustment and editing features.
Samsung Galaxy S24 series of rear quad cameras in addition to taking pictures, there are also strong **capabilities, for example, they all support 8k@30fps and 4k@120fps** recording, which can achieve ultra-high-definition picture quality and ultra-smooth dynamic effects, and also supports HDR10+**display, which can provide more vivid colors and more delicate details. In addition, they also support Qualcomm's Snapdragon Scenes, which can achieve smarter scene recognition and adjustment, as well as more special effects and filter features.
To sum up, the Samsung Galaxy S24 series's rear quad camera is a double king of photography and **, which can bring users rich shooting modes, high-quality picture effects, intelligent AI functions, and a variety of audio and ** functions. In contrast, although iPhone15 also has a rear triple camera, but its pixels are only 12 million, the zoom is only 3 times, **only supports 4k@60fps, HDR10+ does not support, these are the disadvantages compared with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series of rear quad cameras, making iPhone15 a little less powerful and advanced in terms of taking pictures and**.
Summary
Samsung Galaxy S24 series is a small screen Snapdragon 8Gen3 flagship mobile phone, it has strong performance, exquisite design, extreme screen, and excellent photography and ** ability, it can be said that it is one of the most perfect flagship mobile phones on the market at present, and it is also one of Samsung's blockbuster products next year. Although its overseas version is about 1000 yuan higher than iPhone15, it is not low in cost performance, after all, it has obvious advantages and differences over iPhone15 in all aspects. If you are a user who likes a flagship phone with a small screen, then the Samsung Galaxy S24 series is a choice you should not miss, which allows you to enjoy the highest speed, the most beautiful picture, the smartest features, and the most fun while using the phone.