Samsung Galaxy S24 Launch: The Ultimate Compact Flagship

Mondo Admin / 19-01-2024 / Tech

The new Samsung Galaxy S24 range has just launched to much fanfare and excitement. Thanks to its sleek design, faster processor, enhanced camera capabilities and innovative "Galaxy AI" features, the base model Galaxy S24 is set to be the best compact phone of the year. Let’s take an in-depth look at all the new features and improvements that make the Galaxy S24 a standout choice.

A Perfect Blend of Power and Elegance

The base Galaxy S24 boasts a compact size, measuring just 6.2 inches, making it ideal for those who prefer a smaller form factor. The slim profile and flat sides not only enhance its aesthetics but also provide a comfortable grip. The new Armor Aluminium frame adds durability, while the matte finish on the sides prevents fingerprint smudges. With its IP68 rating, the Galaxy S24 is also dust and water-resistant.

The Galaxy S24 and S24+ comes in Jade Green, Amber Yellow, Marble Gray, Onyx Black and Cobalt Violet colour options, along with the exclusive Sapphire Blue and Sandstone Orange available in Samsung stores. The S24 Ultra comes in Titanium Yellow, Titanium Violet, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray and the exclusive Titanium Orange, Titanium Green and Titanium Blue.

Display: Immersive Visuals and Enhanced Brightness

Compared to the Galaxy S23, the new model features a slightly larger 6.17-inch OLED display that offers an immersive visual experience on a larger viewing area thanks to the slimmer bezels. A peak brightness of 2600 nits ensure excellent visibility even in direct sunlight, making it perfect for outdoor usage. The addition of a 1Hz-120Hz refresh rate, previously exclusive to the Ultra models, allows for smoother scrolling and reduced power consumption. Despite maintaining a 1080p resolution, the display is sharp and vibrant.

Cameras: Capture the World in Stunning Detail

Equipped with a triple camera setup, the Galaxy S24 delivers exceptional photography capabilities. The main 50MP camera sensor ensures sharp and detailed images, even in low-light conditions. The 10MP 3X zoom camera enables you to capture distant subjects with incredible clarity while the 12MP ultra-wide camera allows you to fit more into your frame, which is perfect for landscape shots and group photos. The front camera is a 12MP shooter with auto focus for stunning selfies.

Although the hardware remains unchanged from the previous model, the S24 introduces significant improvements in camera processing. The addition of HDR preview in the viewfinder enables you to see exactly how your photo will turn out before capturing it. The Galaxy S24 also incorporates a new colour science, resulting in more natural-looking images with improved colour accuracy. The new "Galaxy AI" features further enhance the photo editing capabilities, allowing you to remove imperfections, straighten crooked photos and even tweak subjects within the frame.

Performance: Power Meets Intelligence

Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset or the Exynos 2400 in some markets, the Galaxy S24 offers impressive performance capabilities. This new processor provides faster speeds and intelligent optimisation using the "Galaxy AI" technology. The base model ships with 8GB of RAM, which is more than enough for smooth multitasking and app performance. It also offers 128GB of storage, with an option to upgrade to 256GB.

Software: An Intuitive User Experience

The Galaxy S24 runs on Android 14, overlaid with Samsung's latest One UI 6.1. This offers a seamless and intuitive user experience. The One UI 6.1 interface features a refined design, ensuring ease of use and accessibility. The Galaxy S24 also introduces several AI-powered features that enhance productivity and convenience, such as real-time translation of phone calls, making communication across different languages effortless. Additionally, the new Circle to Search with Google feature enables quick searches by simply circling objects on the screen.

Battery: Endurance for Your Everyday Needs

The Galaxy S24 is equipped with a large 4000mAh battery, offering ample power to keep you going throughout the day. The efficient chipset and display, coupled with the supported 1Hz refresh rate, contribute to optimised power consumption. The device supports 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging, ensuring quick and convenient charging options.

A Compelling Choice for Compact Phone Enthusiasts

The improvements in performance, design and camera capabilities make the Galaxy S24 stand out among compact flagship phones, which are becoming more rare each year. The introduction of "Galaxy AI" features adds a new level of convenience and creativity to the user experience, but at this stage, it could be more of a novelty than a full-on AI experience on the go. The Galaxy S24 is a compelling choice that ticks all the boxes, as expected from Samsung.

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Samsung’s 100 Megapixel Camera is Coming!

It’s no secret that the camera has always been the smartphone’s strongest selling point. With the growing popularity of social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, users have become photo-centric, constantly chasing after the best cameras to produce the best pictures to share with their followers. In fact, digital camera sales have taken a dip since the rise of the camera phone, which allows users to carry one device that performs many functions rather than purchasing a specific device for each of their needs. The first phone with a built-in camera was manufactured by Samsung in the year 2000. This digital camera could take up 20 photos at 350 000-pixels, or 0.35-megapixels, but you could only access your photos by connecting to a computer. By the year 2003, camera phones were becoming more popular with better specs and lower prices. In 2004, Sprint released a phone with a 1.3-megapixel camera that could capture images, share them wirelessly and even allowed you to print them. Finnish manufacturer Nokia jumped on the bandwagon in 2005 and released a 2 megapixel camera on their N90 model. Shortly after, the world was introduced to Sony Ericsson, whose aim was to steal the crown from Nokia. They adopted Sony’s Cybershot digital camera branding, which earned them first place in the camera phone market. The Sony Ericsson K800i was released in 2006 with a 3.2-megapixel camera that had auto focus, image stability and a Xenon flash. The baton was passed back to Samsung when they released the first ever 5-megapixel camera and then the 8 megapixel camera in 2008. The smartphone camera race continued, with Samsung appearing to be the winner with their release of the M8910 Pixon 12, which had a 12MP camera, in 2009. However, they were soon bested by Nokia’s N8 in 2010 and then the 16MP Sony Ericsson S006 that came at the end of 2010. Fast forward a few years and Samsung are at it again! To maintain their position in the market, the technology giant has decided to partner up with Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi to create the world’s first 108-megapixel camera. Current high-end smartphones typically host cameras with between 12 and 16-megapixel resolutions, so a 108 megapixel camera would be a massive improvement to the conventional smartphone camera. The Isocell Bright HMX is designed to shoot incredibly detailed photos and is said to be comparable to a top DSLR camera. You can expect to capture better low-lit images as this camera will merge pixels to absorb more light. In terms of video recording, no smartphone camera will have better capabilities than this one. It will be capable of shooting up to 6K resolution at 30 frames per second which is very impressive compared to the 4K resolution at 60 frames per second limit of other smartphones. It’s been predicted that Xiaomi will release a smartphone with a similar camera before Samsung does, and even though Samsung has announced that production on these camera lenses begun at the end of August, they’ve remained tight-lipped about when we’ll be seeing a device with the 108-megapixel camera on the shelves.

Samsung Galaxy A Series: Flagship Experiences on a Budget

South Korean electronics manufacturer Samsung has blazed a trail in the local smartphone market with the launch of their mid-tier A series cell phones that give their more expensive flagship counterparts a run for their money. Most likely, this range was created in response to stiff competition in the mid-tier smartphone category from the likes of Chinese rivals Huawei and Xiaomi. The company launched the Galaxy A2 Core, A10, A20, A30, A50, A70 and the A80 in South Africa this year, with the A90 expected soon. The A Series is a welcome change in pace for the company’s mid-tier devices, as the range now offers you a premium look and feel at a lower cost, as well as upgrades to the internals to give these devices more power and features, such as triple-lens camera systems on selected models. Let’s take a quick look at each model in the Galaxy A range: Galaxy A2 Core A simple but powerful entry-level device, the Galaxy A2 Core features the Android Go operating system, which is designed to optimise performance through the device’s hardware. Android Go is a lite version of the OS but allows devices like the A2 Core to offer a smooth user experience at an affordable cost. The A2 Core also features 5 MP cameras on the rear and face of the device and can support an SD card of up to 512GB, complementing its 8GB or 16GB of onboard storage. This will allow the user to cram more music and pictures into the device. The A2 Core also comes fitted with a 5-inch display. Galaxy A10 & A20 The Galaxy A10 and Galaxy A20 smartphones have many similarities. While both come with the Android 9.0 operating system, one of the most distinct differences is the screen size, as the A10 features a 6.2-inch display, while the A20 features a slightly larger 6.4-inch AMOLED display. Both devices feature the same processor, with the A10 featuring 2GB of RAM and the A20 fitted with 3GB of RAM. Another major difference between the devices is that the A20 features a dual 13MP and 5MP rear camera, while the A10 offers a 13MP rear camera. The A20 offers an 8MP front camera versus the A10’s 5MP shooter. Both smartphones pack 32GB of internal storage. Galaxy A30 & A50 The A30 and A50 smartphones set a new benchmark for affordable smartphones in the mid-tier category. The A30 comes with 64GB of onboard storage, while the A50 offers a massive 128GB of storage. Both devices feature a gorgeous 6.4-inch AMOLED display, the Android 9.0 operating system, 4GB of RAM and all-day battery-life thanks to a colossal 4000 mAh battery, usually found in premium smartphones. The A50 smartphone features a triple rear camera setup with a 25MP, 8MP and 5MP cameras offering great wide screen shots, while the A30 features a dual 16MP and 5MP rear camera configuration. The A50 sports a powerful 25MP selfie camera and the A30 a 16MP front camera. Galaxy A70 & A80 Essentially competing in the premium smartphone segment, the A80 is set to become one of the most unique smartphones available on the South African market. The A80 will feature one of the first pop-up rotating camera modules, consisting of a powerful 48MP wide lens, 8MP ultra-wide lens and a Time of Flight (TOF) 3D camera to capture not only images from the rear but also for selfies. The device sports a 3700mAh battery and 128GB of onboard storage, with a 6.7-inch display. The Galaxy A70 features a slightly larger 4500mAh battery compared to the A80 but will run off the same processor and operating system – Android 9.0. The A70 smartphone features a triple camera module consisting of a 32MP lens, 8MP wide-angle lens and 5MP depth sensing lens with a 32MP selfie camera. Read the reviews: Galaxy A2 Core Galaxy A10 Galaxy A20

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