Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra (2024): Galaxy AI Family Guide

Samsung Galaxy model archive · 2024

Galaxy S24 made Galaxy AI a central launch theme, alongside changes in displays and Ultra camera hardware. Its three conventional phone sizes still serve different needs, so software branding should not hide their physical differences.

Official Samsung product image. Image source: Samsung.

Introduced 17 January 2024. Filed under the original announcement date. This retrospective was prepared in November 2026; shop availability may have followed later.

Generation at a glance

6.2-inch S24, 6.7-inch S24+ and 6.8-inch Ultra
Adaptive 1–120Hz displays
S24 Ultra adds a 5x optical telephoto camera
QHD+ display on S24+ and Ultra

Hardware choices alongside AI features

A translation or editing demonstration can be impressive without answering whether the phone suits your hand, camera needs or budget. Separate those questions. Ultra’s change to a 5x optical telephoto lens is a hardware decision, while enhanced zoom output also involves processing. Do not describe the highest advertised zoom setting as optical magnification. Check language, country, account and connection requirements for the AI tools that actually interest you.

Which version is which?

S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra form the January family. S24 FE is a separate later release. Processors can vary by model and market, so confirm the exact version rather than assuming every S24 uses the Ultra’s chipset. Existing S24 Ultra coverage is retained alongside this generation guide.

Looking at one today

View the display outdoors if possible and test the cameras with subjects you normally photograph. Inspect the flatter Ultra screen and its pen input, and check the frame and lens covers. Compare the same storage capacities and warranty regions. A new-looking phone should still be checked for account locks, charging problems and a documented repair history before purchase.

Before choosing an older phone, check the exact model on Samsung’s current security-update list and confirm local network compatibility.