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Samsung Galaxy S24 5G (Snapdragon) – Detailed Technical Features

1. Overview & Positioning

• Premium compact flagship from Samsung’s 2024 lineup.

• Snapdragon variant offers higher efficiency and GPU performance compared to Exynos.

• Available configurations: 8 GB LPDDR5X RAM with 128 GB (UFS 3.1) or 256 GB (UFS 4.0) storage.

2. Processor, Memory & Storage

2.1 Chipset & CPU

• Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (custom-optimized variant).

• Octa-core CPU structure:
    - 1× Cortex-X4 Prime core @ 3.39 GHz
    - 3× Cortex-A720 performance cores @ 3.1 GHz
    - 2× Cortex-A720 performance cores @ 2.9 GHz
    - 2× Cortex-A520 efficiency cores @ 2.3 GHz

• 4 nm TSMC fabrication process for improved thermals and power efficiency.

2.2 GPU & Performance

• Adreno 750 GPU with support for ray tracing in gaming.

• Capable of Ultra-HD textures and high FPS gaming at 120 Hz.

• Supports Vulkan 1.3, OpenGL ES 3.2, OpenCL 2.0 APIs.

2.3 RAM & Storage

• 8 GB LPDDR5X RAM with bandwidth up to 8533 Mbps.

• Storage options:
    - 128 GB UFS 3.1
    - 256 GB UFS 4.0 (double the speed of UFS 3.1, with sequential reads up to 4200 MB/s).

• No microSD expansion.

3. Display & Visuals

3.1 Panel Technology

• 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X with LTPO (Low-Temperature Polycrystalline Oxide).

• Adaptive refresh rate 1 Hz – 120 Hz.

• FHD+ resolution (2340 × 1080 pixels), ~416 PPI density.

3.2 Brightness & Color Performance

• Peak brightness: 2600 nits (HBM).

• Supports HDR10+ and Widevine L1 DRM for HD streaming.

• 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 16M colors, and 5000000:1 contrast ratio.

• Eye Comfort Shield with blue light reduction.

3.3 Protection & Biometrics

• Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front & back).

• Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor for biometric authentication.

• Face unlock (software-based).

4. Camera System & Imaging

4.1 Rear Camera Array

• 50 MP Main Camera (f/1.8, 24mm, 1/1.56" sensor, 1.0µm pixels, OIS, PDAF).

• 12 MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2, 120° FOV, 1/2.55", 1.4µm pixels).

• 10 MP Telephoto (f/2.4, 3× optical zoom, OIS, 1/3.94", 1.12µm pixels).

4.2 Front Camera

• 12 MP Selfie Camera (f/2.2, 26mm wide, Dual Pixel PDAF).

4.3 Features & Modes

• Video recording:
    - Rear: 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@240fps, 720p@960fps
    - Front: 4K@60fps

• HDR10+ recording, Super Steady video, Director’s View.

• AI-powered Nightography, Object Eraser, Single Take Mode, Portrait with depth mapping.

5. Battery & Charging

5.1 Capacity & Type

• 4000 mAh Lithium Polymer battery.

5.2 Charging

• 25 W wired charging (USB-C PD 3.0, PPS).

• 15 W wireless charging (Qi & PMA compatible).

• 4.5 W reverse wireless charging for Galaxy Buds, Watches, and accessories.

• Battery optimization via AI-based adaptive power management.

6. Connectivity & Networking

6.1 Mobile Networks

• 5G (SA/NSA/Sub-6 GHz) with multi-band support.

• Dual SIM (nano + eSIM).

• Carrier aggregation & VoNR (Voice over 5G).

6.2 Wireless Connectivity

• WiFi 7 (802.11be) ready, backward compatible with WiFi 6E/6.

• Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio & aptX Adaptive.

• NFC for Samsung Pay & tap-to-pay.

• Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, Galileo.

6.3 Wired Connectivity

• USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 with OTG & DisplayPort support.

• Supports Samsung DeX (wired & wireless).

7. Software & AI

7.1 Operating System

• Android 14 / One UI 6.1 (upgradable).

• Guaranteed 7 years of Android + Security updates.

7.2 Galaxy AI Features

• Circle to Search: Tap-and-draw search powered by AI.

• Live Translate: Real-time call & message translation.

• Chat Assist: AI-enhanced tone & grammar correction.

• Note Assist: Summarization & auto-formatting in Samsung Notes.

• Generative Edit: AI-based photo editing with context fill.

8. Design, Build & Durability

• Dimensions: 147 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm

• Weight: 167 g (lightweight for a flagship).

• Frame: Armor Aluminum 2.0 for improved drop resistance.

• IP68 certified: dust-tight & water-resistant up to 1.5m for 30 min.

• Available colors: Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, Cobalt Violet, Marble Gray.

9. Multimedia & Audio

9.1 Speakers & Audio

• Stereo speakers tuned by AKG.

• Dolby Atmos, 32-bit/384kHz audio support.

• No 3.5mm headphone jack (USB-C or wireless audio only).

9.2 Sensor Suite

• Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, ambient light, magnetometer, barometer.

• Samsung Knox Vault for hardware-based security.

10. Key Strengths

• Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 delivers flagship-class performance & efficiency.

• Compact 6.2-inch AMOLED with adaptive 120 Hz and 2600 nits peak brightness.

• Professional-grade camera setup with 8K video recording and advanced AI modes.

• Premium durability with Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Armor Aluminum frame, and IP68 rating.

• 7 years of OS and security updates, making it one of the longest-supported Android flagships.