Samsung Galaxy S24: Every detail Australians need to know

Samsung has already pulled back the curtain on its 2024 suite of premium Galaxy smartphones. The lineup looks fairly familiar on the outside with three separate models once again; the Galaxy S24, the Galaxy S24 Plus and the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Being a technology company in the year 2024, Samsung's biggest talking points revolve squarely around Galaxy AI, the Google Gemini-powered assistant inside each new handset. Here's everything you need to know about the new Samsung smartphones. 

• Galaxy AI: Live translation and Interpreter skills, Circle to Search and AI-powered camera features in all models
• Faster processors: Exynos 2400 on S24 and S24 Plus, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 on S24 Ultra
• Larger screens: All three devices are 0.1-inches larger
• Tougher screen: Gorilla Glass Armour on the S24 Ultra
• Titanium frame: Only on the Galaxy S24 Ultra
• Higher price: Each model is more expensive than last year

First things first, there are only a few hardware upgrades to the S24 family, as has become an annual custom for Samsung. The S24 Ultra has a few nice-to-haves, like a tough Gorilla Glass Armour screen and a Titanium frame (the S24 and S24 Plus are stuck with Aluminium,) and all three handsets get a nifty processor upgrade, but that's about the extent of it. 

Where Samsung spent the most time in its announcement of the Galaxy S24 was talking up its take on the sort of AI trickery Google has been using in its Pixel phones. Galaxy AI isn't just one thing, it's woven throughout the entire Galaxy S24 experience, across all three devices. It touches photography, search features, translation and more. 

Lastly, the big question you've probably been waiting for: How much will Samsung's little AI dalliance cost? More than last year. This year, the Galaxy S24 starts at $1,399, the Galaxy S24 Plus at $1,699 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $2,199.

This year, every Samsung Galaxy model in the S24 family has a higher starting price but it's not necessarily more expensive in most cases. The Galaxy S23 128GB model sold for $1,349 at launch while the Galaxy S24 begins at $1,399 for the 256GB model. Samsung isn't offering a 128GB model this year and instead has made the 256GB a little cheaper as the new entry point to the product line (the 256GB S23 was $1,449 at launch.)

Here's a complete breakdown of pricing for the Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra in Australia. 

The Galaxy S24 might be the cheapest option in the lineup, but there's still plenty to be excited about here. You're getting an upgraded Exynos 2400 processor, a triple-lens rear camera and access to all the new AI-powered features that set this year's Galaxy devices apart from their predecessors. As with last year's Galaxy S23, it's also the best option for those who prefer smaller screens rather than larger ones.

Like last year's Galaxy S23 Plus, the Galaxy S24 Plus essentially offers the standard S24 experience with a bigger, bolder 6.7-inch AMOLED display with Quad HD+ resolution, slightly more RAM and a bigger battery. Otherwise, the Galaxy S24 Plus is a dead ringer for the Galaxy S24. Same processor, same camera system, same refresh rate and same aluminium frame. 

The Galaxy S24 Plus is going to be a great choice for those who don't want to blow their budget on the Galaxy S24 Ultra or feel a little constrained by the smaller size of the standard Galaxy S24.

As with recent generations, the S24 Ultra is the premium handset this year, taking over from the Galaxy Note as the biggest phone in the range with S-Pen support. 

It's got a slightly bigger screen this year, rocking a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED display, an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor and huge camera array on the rear with five sensors, including a periscope lens that's exclusive to the Ultra. This year, Ultra users also get a sturdier smartphone, with the all-new Gorilla Glass Armour display and a Titanium build. 

It ain't cheap, but if you're after the Samsung Galaxy S24 device that has it all then this is likely the one to go with.