The national version of Samsung S24 was released, and it was a mess
On January 25, Samsung held the Galaxy S24 series China press conference. At the venue located in the Shenzhen World Convention and Exhibition Center, Samsung made the on-site effect dreamlike, showing a giant screen with a "folding" effect, and a promotional blockbuster that combined the S24 series with space and space elements, all of which gave people a full sense of technology and futurism.
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We all know that about a week ago, the S24 series was officially released overseas. For this flagship new product, its main product highlights include not only the consistent powerful configuration, high-value appearance, and excellent image, but also the "AI" throughout the entire product details throughout the press conference.
At the China press conference, we were more concerned about how the Samsung S24 series could combine AI functions with the needs of domestic users and create an attractive selling point for the target group.
What is special about the S24 series under the powerful configuration?
Let's first review the hardware configuration of the S24 series, which still has three models: S24, S24+, and S24 Ultra. In terms of chip platform, the S24 series will be different in different markets. Specifically, Samsung's S24 and S24+ adopt a dual-platform strategy of Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Exynos 2400, while the S24 Ultra is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. All three S24 models are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
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In terms of memory and storage versions, the medium S24 has three combinations: 8+256GB, 8+512GB and 12+256GB, the large S24+ has two combinations of 12+256GB and 12+512GB, and the super large S24 Ultra has three combinations: 12+256GB, 12+512GB and 12+1TB.
Interestingly, both the S24+ and S24 Ultra models have the benefit of booking a storage upgrade, that is, if you buy the 12+256GB version of these two models, you can upgrade to the 12+512GB version for free, doubling the storage capacity.
But to be honest, Xiao Lei thinks that the "exclusive" 8GB memory on the middle cup S24 seems a little "out of place", and it would be better if Samsung could be generous and equipped with all the standard 12GB memory. Of course, compared with the overseas version, the Chinese version of the S24 also has an exclusive 12+256GB SKU, which can be regarded as some sincerity released to the Chinese market.
In terms of screen, S24 uses a 1080P screen, and the other two use a 2K screen, both of which support 1-120Hz LTPO, and the peak brightness is 2600nits. It is worth mentioning that the three models of the S24 series all use a straight screen design, and the extremely narrow bezel is a major attraction in appearance.
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The four corners of the S24 and S24+ fuselages have a more obvious arc transition, while the S24 Ultra looks like a more obvious right-angle design, with a sharper style and full recognition.
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In terms of cameras, the S24 and S24+ feature a 50MP main camera, the S24 Ultra comes with a 200MP main camera and a 50MP periscope ultra-telephoto camera, and all three models have a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10MP 3x telephoto camera. I have to say that in terms of camera configuration, Samsung's knife technique is indeed exquisite, and according to different product positioning, the specifications between the three models have been accurately distinguished. But I have to say that even the Samsung S24 in the middle cup is still equipped with a telephoto lens, which is more generous than many brands.
Overall, if you want to pursue the most extreme configuration, naturally S24 Ultra is a better choice, while S24+'s configuration is relatively balanced and suitable for most people, and S24 is a little bit "beggar", which is a relatively entry-level flagship machine.
Frankly speaking, the biggest suspense of the S24 series press conference of the Bank of China is the price, after the previous overseas press conference, Samsung announced the trial price. Now, here comes the official price:
S24 8+256GB 5499 yuan, 12+256GB 5999 yuan, 8+512GB 6499 yuan
S24+ 12+256GB 6999 yuan, 12+512GB 7999 yuan
S24 Ultra 12+256GB 9699元、12+512GB 10699元、12+1TB 12699元
What are the competitive advantages of the S24 series due to the localization of "AI" functions?
When watching the overseas press conference, Xiaolei found that many AI functions on the S24 series were jointly created by Samsung and other manufacturers. Samsung partnered with Google Cloud to deploy Gemini Pro and Imagen 2 on the S24 series, enabling generative image editing and intelligent layout of note content.
And on the S24 series of the national version, around similar functions and scenarios, Samsung needs to find a new partner. At the S24 series China press conference, we found that these cooperative manufacturers are Baidu, Meitu, etc. As Baidu, which understands Chinese better, provides support for the S24 series in key areas such as search, and users can easily find the information they want.
Meitu, on the other hand, has provided a boost in the field of photo editing, bringing generative image editing features, allowing users to have much more post-production space than before. For example, if the angle of the person in the portrait photo is crooked, it can be reversed, and the remaining space can be filled by the AI algorithm. Moreover, the portrait in the photo can also be cut out and shifted, and the original vacancy can also be filled with AI to expand the picture.
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Similarly, the AI translation on the S24 series of the national version is also impressive. This function is not only a simple text translation, but also integrated into scenarios such as phone calls and input method apps, which can directly recognize the corresponding language in the voice and then convert it into text that users can understand. And this, there is also help from domestic manufacturers.
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To be honest, the display of AI functions on the national version of the Samsung S24 series made Xiaolei feel some surprises. In the on-site experience, we can indeed feel the improvement brought by AI technology to the mobile phone experience, whether it is image information search, cutout, or note content organization, etc., we all feel that the efficiency upgrade is different from that of traditional mobile phones. For ordinary users, the biggest help of AI to mobile phones is reflected in the actual function and experience improvement.
In general, the AI functions on the previous overseas version of the Samsung S24 series have basically been continued in the Chinese version, and have been adjusted and optimized accordingly in combination with the needs of Chinese users. If anyone was worried about the shrinkage of the S24 series of functions and features, there is no need to worry about it now.
At present, domestic brands are in full swing to deploy AI, especially technologies such as large models. As a well-known international brand, Samsung's strength in AI technology is undoubted, and the efforts in AI localization on the S24 series once again prove Samsung's importance to the Chinese market.
AI Phone is not a pseudo-concept, the head giants are running to enter the market!
In today's mobile phone market, the Samsung S24 series is an impressive product. These three models have shown strong strength in terms of hardware configuration, appearance design and system functions, and have formed differentiated selling points. Performance, design, and screen have always been the distinguishing labels of Samsung's flagship phones, as well as their advantages over other Android flagships.
From the perspective of product power, SamsungS24 Ultra is a well-deserved Android king, with strong configuration + unique S Pen, which is enough to make it have no competitors in the market; S24 and S24+ also maintain the characteristics of high-end flagships, supporting the façade of Samsung.
And on the Samsung S24 series, AI has become a new advantage, penetrating into every corner of every aspect of the mobile phone, and can inadvertently bring a little shock to users.
Of course, the combination of AI + mobile phones is gradually becoming popular in the industry, and no leading brand will miss such an outlet. In addition to mobile phone brands, chip manufacturers are also actively deploying. The two giants, Qualcomm and MediaTek, both regard generative AI as an important product highlight on flagship chips, and the computing power of chip-integrated NPU is becoming stronger and stronger to attract terminal brands and users.
The AI function on the Samsung S24 series is indispensable behind the support of the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip platform. If nothing else, other mobile phone brands will also use the power of such a platform, and at the same time add their own AI technology achievements to show their understanding of AI+ mobile phones in specific functions and creativity. For customized systems and function optimization, domestic Android brands have always been handy. In this regard, Samsung is expected to encounter a lot of strong rivals.
Therefore, on the track of mobile phone AI, Samsung still needs to continue to move forward, constantly upgrade AI technology, and optimize AI experience, so as to withstand the rising competitors. Samsung is holding high the banner of AI and is slowly announcing the arrival of a new era of smartphones, and as for who will be the winner of mobile phone AI in the future, everything is still hard to say. Now, Samsung has shown its sword, and it depends on how the opponents take it.