The design and hardware of theSamsung Galaxy S24, S24+, and S24 Ultramay not be dramatically different from their predecessors. Still, you’ll find plenty of useful software features under the hood. Best of all, all but one of these features are available on all Samsung Galaxy S24 models. Examine the hardware specifications to selectone that is right for you. We selected the most notable features of the S24 lineup that we think new owners will love.
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1Explore the range of Galaxy AI features
The list of machine-learning features in the Galaxy S24 phones is too extensive to break down individually here and includes tools ranging from genuinely helpful to easily forgettable. We’ll expand on the most impactful tools below. Here’s a short roundup of the exciting tools powered by Galaxy AI:
These tools are found scattered around your Galaxy S24 phone. It usually prompts you to try it out in the relevant menu or app, so you won’t miss them.
These features will eventually come to the Galaxy S23 series, so we don’t recommend picking up an S24 if these are the only features you’re interested in. There isn’t much else thatdifferentiates these phones.
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2Circle to Search to search for objects in photos
Circle to Search stands out from the rest of the Galaxy S24’s AI features by offering a practical newway to search images. This feature was developed in collaboration with Google and is also available on the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The new search option is intuitive, and ourCircle to Search guidehas an in-depth tutorial along with helpful tips.
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3Use advanced keyboard features to translate and edit text
The stock keyboard app on the Galaxy S24 contains some of the most useful AI features. We grouped these together as they are all accessible by tapping theAI button on your keyboard. These features can:
These features are available everywhere you can access your keyboard, except the translation tool, which is only available in supported apps, including WhatsApp, Instagram, and Google Messages.
4Translate phone calls in real time
Alongside the text conversation translation tool described above, the S24 phones translate phone calls in real time. Live Translate (not to be confused withGoogle’s translation toolof the same name that does not offer real-time call translation) goes a long way toward breaking down language barriers over the phone.
After activating Live Translate, you can converse with someone in different languages as you would normally. Alongside real-time audio translation, the tool shows text from both sides of the conversation with both translations displayed.
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5Unlock doors and find lost items with ultra-wideband connectivity
Ultra-wideband (UWB) support doesn’t grab headlines the same way as AI. However, this feature, only available on the Galaxy S24+ and S24 Ultra, can have a profound difference in connectivity.
UWB support is essentially a more powerful and longer-ranged version of NFC, offering a connection range of hundreds of feet while transmitting more precise distance data. This feature is handy when paired with one of Samsung’s Galaxy SmartTag2s, which supports UWB, allowing you to locate your connected item within a few centimeters.
UWB iscapable of more tasks, including keyless door entry, fast file transfer, and navigation.
6Display your lock screen wallpaper on your always-on display
The always-on display (AoD) on the Galaxy S24 can display a dimmed version of your wallpaper at all times. It only shows your lock screen wallpaper and the brightness can’t be adjusted, so change your lock screen wallpaper to a subtler image than your home screen wallpaper.
7Play demanding games without compromise
All Galaxy S24 models come with theQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a potent chipset capable of handling multitasking and demanding actions. It’s also more than enough to handle the mostdemanding Android gameson the Play Store without compromising on FPS or graphics settings.
Samsung sells S24 and S24+ with itsExynos 2400 chipsetin Europe. This is less powerful and efficient than the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, but you should get reasonable performance from it.
AI features dominate the Galaxy S24 phones
The Samsung Galaxy S24 phones offer minor improvements over their predecessors. The new slate of AI tools sets these devices apart from the S23 series. All Galaxy S24 phones ship with One UI 6.1, which includesAndroid 14’s nifty features.
Samsung Galaxy S24
The smallest of Samsung’s 2024 flagships packs possibly the most significant upgrades of the series, with a significantly brighter and 1-120Hz adaptable refresh rate screen, cameras that finally match the S24+, and an even more polished build than the last two years.
