Samsung's Galaxy S24 lineup hints at varied storage options and pricing continuity, set for imminent launch with AI features. (Samsung)
Samsung's much-anticipated Galaxy S24 lineup is primed to kickstart the year as a flagship launch with new chipsets and designs. However, among the anticipated upgrades, rumors suggest the standard Galaxy S24 might incorporate the relatively slower UFS 3.1 (Universal Flash Storage), hinting at potential cost-saving strategies by Samsung. Speculation is rife that Samsung aims to maintain the prices of its new Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra models at a similar level to their Galaxy S23 predecessors.
According to reports from the South Korean blog Naver, the base model of the Galaxy S24, with 128GB storage, is expected to house UFS 3.1 storage, while the rest of the lineup will boast UFS 4.0 storage. Notably, UFS 4.0, employing Samsung's 7 V-NAND memory, offers faster speeds and improved power efficiency, introduced by Samsung in May last year. It delivers sequential read speeds of up to 4,200MB per second and sequential write speeds of up to 2,800MB per second, setting it apart from the relatively slower UFS 3.1 storage. Currently, most flagship smartphones utilize either UFS 3.1 or UFS 4.0 storage standards.
In the preceding Galaxy S23 series, the 128GB variant utilized UFS 3.1, while other models were equipped with UFS 4.0 storage, indicating a continuation of the storage strategy for the upcoming Galaxy S24 series.
This strategic move could be aimed at maintaining pricing consistency, as reports suggest the Galaxy S24 series will likely retain the price tags of their Galaxy S23 predecessors. The Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra debuted in the US at prices of $799 (approximately Rs. 65,500), $999 (approximately Rs. 81,900), and $1199 (approximately Rs. 98,300), respectively.
Scheduled for an anticipated unveiling on January 17, the Galaxy S24 series is expected to introduce integrated AI features and slight design modifications. These smartphones might be powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and Exynos 2400 SoC, varying based on regions.
