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Samsung is streaming its first Unpacked event for the year today, and, despite that it didn't explicitly announce the unveiling of a Galaxy S24 series, that's what's up.
The 2024 Samsung Unpacked is getting livestreamed under the tagline "Galaxy AI is coming," and, given the persistent rumors that the Galaxy S24, S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra are Samsung's first "AI phones," it's not hard to deduce what Samsung will be announcing during its first 2024 Unpacked event, and you can already reserve your Galaxy S24 preorder deals bonus.
Galaxy S24 Ultra with 512GB is now $321 off on Amazon
The S24 Ultra is at discounted prices on Amazon. You can now save $321 on the model with 512GB of storage. Not all colors arrive at the same discount.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 with 256GB of storage is now $80 cheaper than usual at Amazon. At present, the only discounted color option is the one in Marble Gray.
You can purchase a fully unlocked Galaxy S24 Ultra via the official Samsung store. The almighty AI genius arrives for up to $750 off with an eligible phone trade-in. This is the 256GB model.
Galaxy S24+: up to $600 off with eligible trade-in
If you don't care much for the latest and greatest flagship model from Samsung, consider the S24+. The middle member of the S24 family is currently up to $600 off with eligible trade-ins.
The S24 arrives at Samsung as well. Right now, there are no discounts available before trade-ins, but you can trade in an eligible device to save up to $400. Online exclusive colors available.
The Galaxy S24 lineup is getting announced at a dedicated Samsung Unpacked event, which is taking place on January 17, aired live from San Jose for a change, right in Apple's backyard, that's how confident Samsung is.
How to watch the Samsung Galaxy S24 announcement
The 2024 Unpacked event starts at 10AM Pacific Time / 13:00 Eastern Time / 18:00 Western European Time and will be streamed online in real time via Samsung’s official YouTube channel embedded here. You will also be able to watch the announcement unfold through our extensive 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24 Unpacked live coverage here at PhoneArena.
Galaxy Unpacked 2024: all devices to expect
Samsung Galaxy S24 series announcement
The Galaxy S24 series
It goes without saying that the highlight of Galaxy Unpacked will be Samsung’s newest high-end smartphones. The S24 family will consist of no less than 3 devices - the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24 Plus, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra with the flat screen. All three of them will be making their debut next week, but you will be able to pre-order them immediately after the announcement.
The Galaxy S24 will be powered by a custom version of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, as well as by Samsung's homebrew Exynos 2400 in some markets. This means that the smartphones will offer top-notch performance, and could likely be one the most powerful Android devices on the market at launch.
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In addition to the impressive processor, the Galaxy S24 will likely bring a slew of updates to the battery life and the display quality. We will be especially looking for the inclusion of an LTPO panel this time around that will allow a more granular refresh rate than the 48Hz-120Hz that the lower members of the clan typically come with.
Beside the battery life improvements this switcheroo would bring, an added benefit could be much brighter and more frugal screens, too. As for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, there will be a very impressive camera kit, most likely offering a high-res periscope camera that should improve low-light zoom shots significantly.
One UI 6.1 software update
Alongside the new hardware, we expect one major software announcement from Samsung - namely, the launch of One UI 6.1. For reference, this is the user interface developed by the Korean tech giant exclusively for its smartphones.
The Galaxy S24 will feature One UI 6.1 out of the box, but the newest version will also likely be making its way to other Samsung devices sooner rather than later. As leaked, One UI 6.1 on Android 14 will be all about AI and anticipating every need and move of the S24 phone user, a new Samsung AI era indeed.
New Galaxy S24 AI features
Meeting notes and translation: 10-voice identification
Circle Search: circling something on the screen will launch automatic AI search
Title writing: the S24 Ultra will be able to do a whole essay on a topic, ChatGPT style
These are all new AI-powered features that will be coming to the Galaxy S24 Ultra with the One UI 6.1 interface by Samsung. Needless to say, they are also made possible by Google's Android 14 update and AI-focused Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset that target AI calculations, while Qualcomm's tailored the processor specifically for Samsung, just as it did with the S23's Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset based on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Samsung One UI 6.1 Android 14 update feature screenshots
The One UI 6.1 interface update that will come with Android 14 on Samsung Galaxy phones also has other tricks up its sleeve in terms of the new AI-driven features like generative wallpapers, Google Pixel style. According to X users Bennett Buhner and WigettaGaming (subsequently deleted), this is how they may look like.
The One UI 6.1 could also bring weather effects on the lock screen, the Magic Editor-styled photo retouching, as well as the Circle Search and Meeting Notes functions explained above.
That's not to mention the live translation during calls or meetings, and the smart battery defense system, all thanks to Samsung's new generative AI model that it calls Gauss and which is making a cameo next month on January 17 when the Galaxy S24 series Unpacked event will be held.
Galaxy Unpacked 2024: What NOT to expect?
New foldable phones
Currently, Samsung has only 2 foldable lineups, both of which are updated annually, with a successor usually released sometime in August. Hence, with the Galaxy Z Fold 5 and the Galaxy Z Flip 5 being about half a year old, there is no indication that a new foldable launch is due before Summer 2024.
New Galaxy Watch or Galaxy Buds Models
By the looks of it, there will be no announcements of wearables and headphones at Galaxy Unpacked. After all, Samsung released the current Galaxy Watch 6 series last August, so it is safe to assume that it, and its Watch 6 Classic version will have to wait more for a successor.
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Daniel, a devoted tech writer at PhoneArena since 2010, has been engrossed in mobile technology since the Windows Mobile era. His expertise spans mobile hardware, software, and carrier networks, and he's keenly interested in the future of digital health, car connectivity, and 5G. Beyond his professional pursuits, Daniel finds balance in travel, reading, and exploring new tech innovations, while contemplating the ethical and privacy implications of our digital future.
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