If we didn't know any better, the recent torrent of rumors and speculation on Samsung's next big thing(s) might make us think that the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus, and S24 Ultra are right around the corner. But of course, we do know better than to make such an assumption, which is why we're not expecting the presumably phenomenal sequels to the already extremely well-reviewed S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra to see daylight until 2024.
Early 2024, that is, but we're definitely still at least five months away from a new Unpacked event (not counting the possible announcements of the Galaxy S23 FE, Tab S9 FE, and Tab S9 FE+ that could happen much sooner).
That gives Samsung plenty of time to revise and reconsider its current Galaxy S24 series plans as far as everything from a launch schedule to various specs and features are concerned. In other words, nothing is etched in stone just yet, which isn't stopping a Korean publication from following up all the recent gossip with its own fresh predictions and inside information on a couple of key "next big thing" aspects (translated in full here).
A display (or three) like no other
It's no big secret that Samsung manufactures both the OLED screens used on its own-brand flagships and those of Apple's high-end iPhones, but not all panels are built the same. While the iPhone 15 family is all but guaranteed to adopt the fanciest and most advanced handset displays available right now, the Galaxy S24 lineup could take things to the next level after just a few months with cutting-edge new "M13" technology.
The S23 Ultra (pictured here) is already a display performance champion, but apparently, the S24 Ultra will be even better.
Because a higher number is (almost) always better than a lower one in the mobile industry, that's expected to improve the overall quality and possibly reduce the thickness of the M12 screens on the likes of the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, iPhone 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max.
Of course, Apple will eventually be able to use Samsung's 13th generation AMOLED panel too, but only for the iPhone 16 series due out in the fall of 2024. Until then, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is likely to set a new gold standard as far as display performance goes, and incredibly enough, the S24 and S24+ might be able to share that honor with their bigger brother "depending on the scale of mass production."
Naturally, there will still be differences between the three models in the screen resolution department, but at least in theory, the entire Galaxy S24 family could beat the entire iPhone 15 roster in terms of overall display quality.
More RAM, more storage, same prices?
Believe it or not, we haven't even gotten to arguably the most exciting part of today's Chosun Ilbo report yet, as the Galaxy S24 is also tipped to pack 12GB RAM and offer 256 gigs of internal storage space in an entry-level configuration.
That's the "vanilla" S24, mind you, which would thus double the local digital hoarding room of the cheapest Galaxy S23 model while bumping up the memory count (of all storage variants) by a very significant 4GB.
If that happens, it pretty much goes without saying that the S24+ and S24 Ultra will also come packing 12 gigs of memory, with the latter device likely to go all the way up to 16 gigs of the good stuff in a top-of-the-line variant that could offer 1TB of internal storage space.
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Amazingly enough, the base S24's rumored memory and storage upgrades don't necessarily mean a price increase is also in the pipeline, at least according to insiders who expect Samsung to be able to keep production costs in check in a number of ways, including with the use of an in-house Exynos 2400 processor.
Because that's unlikely to happen on a global scale, though, it remains to be seen if the Snapdragon-based US Galaxy S24 will cost more than its predecessor and what kind of price hike we may be looking at here.
Adrian, a mobile technology enthusiast since the Nokia 3310 era, has been a dynamic presence in the tech journalism field, contributing to Android Authority, Digital Trends, and Pocketnow before joining PhoneArena in 2018. His expertise spans across various platforms, with a particular fondness for the diversity of the Android ecosystem. Despite the challenges of balancing full-time parenthood with his work, Adrian's passion for tech trends, running, and movies keeps him energized. His commitment to mid-range smartphones has led to an eclectic collection of devices, saved from personal bankruptcy by his preference for 'adequate' over 'overpriced'.
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