In just two weeks into the new year, Samsung is set to steal the spotlight with its first major smartphone announcement of 2024. The eagerly awaited Galaxy Unpacked event, taking place on Wednesday, January 17, in San Jose, California, will showcase the unveiling of the Galaxy S24 series. The live stream is scheduled to commence at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, and for enthusiasts ready to secure their Galaxy S24, preorders are already open with an enticing offer of $50 in Samsung Credit.
For those eager to catch the event, the live stream will be available on Samsung.com, and we’ll also provide an embedded video stream from YouTube as soon as it becomes available.
What to Expect from the Galaxy S24 Event
Galaxy S24, Plus, and Ultra
Tech enthusiasts anticipating the Galaxy S24 won’t be surprised by the extensive leaks preceding its formal introduction. This year, Samsung is anticipated to maintain three models: Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra.
According to a comprehensive leak from December 20, the Galaxy S24 models will build upon their predecessors with notable upgrades. The Galaxy S24 will boast a slightly larger 6.2-inch FHD+ display, 8GB of RAM, a 4,000mAh battery, and storage options up to 256GB. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24+ will feature a larger 6.7-inch QHD+ display, 12GB of RAM, a 4,900mAh battery, and storage options up to 512GB. The Galaxy S24 Ultra will maintain a 6.8-inch display, along with similar RAM, storage, and battery capacity as its predecessor, with the added feature of a titanium shell. All three models will showcase upgraded peak brightness of 2,600 nits and the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.
Galaxy AI
While not officially confirmed, Samsung has hinted at some standout features for the Galaxy S24, placing a particular emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). Described as a “comprehensive mobile AI experience,” Galaxy AI combines on-device AI developed at Samsung with cloud-based AI.
One of the notable features is the AI Live Translate Call, integrated into the phone’s native call feature. When using AI Live Translate Call on a Galaxy S24, audio and text translations will appear in real-time as you speak.
Other Surprises?
While the focus remains on the Galaxy S24 series, there’s always room for surprises at Samsung Unpacked events. While the anticipation is high for new Galaxy Watches, Galaxy Books, Galaxy Tabs, or a pair of Galaxy Buds, Samsung might reserve these reveals for the latter part of the year. Nonetheless, enthusiasts are encouraged to keep a keen eye out for unexpected announcements on Wednesday.
