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6 Reasons to Wait for the Galaxy S24 & 3 Reasons Not To

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Shoppers in the market for a new smartphone might want to wait for Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S24 series.

Samsung’s reportedly working on Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra models to replace its current flagships, the Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra.

The Galaxy S24 rumor mill continues to churn as we push into the new year. We’ve already heard quite a bit about the Galaxy S23’s successors and these rumors give those of you in the hunt for a new phone a reason to pause during the search.

The Galaxy S24 release date is still a few weeks away. However, the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra should be on your radar if you’re planning to upgrade your phone in the near future.

In this guide we’ll take you through the best reasons to wait for the Samsung Galaxy S24. We’ll also detail the best reasons to skip the new flagships and buy another device.

Wait Because the Launch is Close

If your current smartphone is broken or extremely outdated, you might want to wait for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy 24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra. The launch is close.

Samsung’s confirmed an Unpacked event for January 17th and that’s where the company will officially launch the new devices. The Galaxy S24 release date should follow shortly thereafter, either in late January or early February.

Wait for a Better Screen

It looks like the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s screen could get some impressive upgrades.

According to SamLover, the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s display will have a 144Hz refresh rate. If true, it would be the first Galaxy smartphone with this capability. Right now, the top-of-the-line models feature 120Hz.

If this rumor is accurate, the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s display would offer a smoother scrolling experience and an even better experience while playing games.

Leaker Ice Universe says the “Galaxy S24 Ultra has finally been upgraded screen.” He hasn’t gone into detail, but it’s possible he’s talking about a new M13 OLED panel. If that happens, the device will offer better screen brightness.

In fact, multiple rumors suggest the Galaxy S24 Ultra will indeed have a much brighter display.

One leaker says information gleaned from Samsung Display states that the screen brightness could reach as high as 2,500 nits. If accurate, that would be a 40%+ increase from the Galaxy S23’s displays. Another leaker says the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s display may actually reach up to 2,600 nits.

The Galaxy S23 series offers a peak brightness of 1,750 nits in HDR.

We may also see Samsung utilize Corning’s new scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass Armor for better protection.

Wait for Even Better Performance

The Galaxy S23 series offers excellent performance, but the Galaxy S24 series will likely take a step up. And we’re not just talking about the processor.

The Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra will come with a new processor. The latest rumors point to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip which the company announced in October.

Samsung will use a new Exynos chip for some Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ models. This has been confirmed by Samsung executives (and a press release) who say they’re working to bring Exynos back to flagship devices. Qualcomm has confirmed the news as well.

A leaker claims the Exynos-powered Galaxy S24 models will be sold in Southeast Asia and Europe. Korean publication The Elec says the Exynos 2400 Galaxy S24 will come to Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. We expect the United States to get the Snapdragon-powered versions of the Galaxy S24.

As for the RAM on board, here’s how leaker Ice Universe expects it to play out:

  • Galaxy S24: 8GB
  • Galaxy S24+: 8GB, 12GB
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra: 8GB, 12GB

Whispers had hinted at a Galaxy S24 model with 16GB of RAM, but it appears that won’t happen.

Interestingly, an inventory leak from Twitter user Tech_Reve shows the Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S24 Ultra with 12GB RAM. 8GB options don’t appear in the listing.

We’ve also heard the Galaxy S24 series will support faster UFC 4.1 storage, come with a new modem and it might be one of the first smartphones to offer Wi-Fi 7. Historically, Samsung has been the first Android OEM to support the latest version of Wi-Fi.

All of these in combination would lead to even better battery life and even faster connectivity. It’s exciting and one reason why you might want to put your wallet away and wait for Samsung’s new models.

Wait for Satellite Connectivity

This feature was rumored for the Galaxy S23 series, but it missed. However, it should make it to the Galaxy S24 series.

It looks like the Galaxy S24 series will offer satellite connectivity which would put it on par with Apple’s latest iPhone’s which all have satellite capabilities. Samsung has seemingly confirmed this will be the case.

If this pans out, it would let users send text messages over satellite networks. This would be huge for people who like to venture out into areas with bad or non-existence cellular service.

A report out of South Korea suggests the feature will miss the Galaxy S24 series, but this is the first time we’ve heard this. We’ll wait for additional confirmation before removing this as a potential feature to wait for.

Wait for Camera Upgrades

The Galaxy S23’s cameras are extremely capable (though not without criticism). Samsung typically makes year-to-year upgrades to the Galaxy S camera and it looks like we’ll see at least one major change in 2024.

According to well-known leaker Ice Universe, the Galaxy S24’s main camera will likely remain the same or get slightly changed. However, he believes the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s telephoto sensor might get an upgrade.

We haven’t heard anything about the Galaxy S24 or Galaxy S24+ cameras. So while we should see improvements, especially in the software department, we aren’t expecting Samsung to move mountains.

Wait for the Best Version of One UI

The Galaxy S24 series will be powered by Samsung’s One UI 6/Android 14 software and we expect the devices to come equipped with the best version.

Samsung’s announced big changes coming to its software in 2024 in the form of Galaxy AI. The company says the changes are coming early in early 2024 which lines up perfectly with the Galaxy S24’s launch.

It hasn’t outlined everything just yet, but it says a new feature called AI Live Translate Call will “soon give users with the latest Galaxy AI phone a personal translator whenever they need it.” Audio and text translations will appear in real-time as you speak.

Leaker Ice Universe believes there will be notable improvements to the devices camera software.

Samsung tends to keep some software features exclusive to newer devices due to hardware limitations. You can expect the Galaxy S24 series to come with the company’s most robust version of Android 14 and One UI 6, likely One UI 6.1.

Don’t Wait for a Major Redesign

If you’re hoping the Galaxy S24 series looks vastly different than the Galaxy S23 series, don’t hold your breath.

Early reports indicate the Galaxy S24’s design will utilize the same design as their predecessors. This doesn’t mean they’ll be identical, but it could mean that they share a lot in common.

Purported images of the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+ seem to confirm this. The biggest change looks like it will be the design’s flatter sides and use of titanium.

Multiple leakers suggest the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and perhaps the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, will utilize titanium in their designs. If true, it would put them in line with Apple’s new iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max which utilize a titanium frame.

A newer report from a South Korean publication says that while Samsung will indeed use titanium, the change will only come to the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

You can get an up close look at the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra designs right here.

Don’t Wait If You Find a Phone You Really Like

Don’t let the Galaxy S24 hold you back.

If you find a phone that you love, at a price you really like, don’t be afraid to make a move. Remember, most carriers allow you to upgrade after a year so you can always snag the Galaxy S24 in early 2025 if you like what you see.

Before you commit to waiting for the Galaxy S24, make sure you go hands-on with devices you can actually buy right now. Again, there are a bunch of solid options out there.

A few of the best Galaxy S24 alternatives include:

Dig through as many devices as possible and you may wind up walking out of a store with a new phone long before the Galaxy S24 arrives.

Don’t Wait for Deals

You don’t have to wait for the Galaxy S24 to launch to save money a bunch of money on a Galaxy S23 or another phone.

Retailers and carriers continue to offer excellent Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 Ultra trade-on offers. As the year goes on, you can expect to see additional deals emerge.

If you find a great deal, don’t be afraid to make a move. Again, you can always buy a new phone right now and upgrade to the Galaxy S24 later on.

We should note that South Korean media expects the price of the Galaxy S24 series to match the Galaxy S23’s. Samsung is reportedly hoping a price freeze will encourage sales.

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