Samsung has a family of new devices on sale this week.
TheGalaxy S24 seriesincludes the smallerGalaxy S24, the largerGalaxy S24+, and the ginormousGalaxy S24 Ultra.
Most people dont need the Ultra to get the benefits of wielding a Samsung-made Android rig.
The Galaxy S24 Series, from left to right: Galaxy S24+, Galaxy S24 Ultra, and Galaxy S24.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
Its a much smaller phone than the Ultra, but that may be enough for some folks.
Buying a phone is one of those things that you should take your time with.
Galaxy S24: Size
How big do you want it?
The Galaxy S24+ (left) compared to the Galaxy S24 Ultra (right).Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The Galaxy S24 is the smallest of the three.
TheGalaxy S24+is a much bigger gear by nearly an inch.
There is a change when you jump between those last two sizes.
The Galaxy S24 has four main colorways.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The regular Galaxy S24s have rounded edges versus the Galaxy S24 Ultras sharp corners.
At least Samsung got rid of the curved waterfall edges entirely.
You dont get that matte screen with the regular Galaxy S24/S24+, either.
The back of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
The Galaxy S24 Ultra appears more premium due to the fixture from the Corning Armor glass.
The Galaxy S24/S24+ doesnt offer the same effect, though it is reinforced with Cornings Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
It can fully withstand a dunk in a pool or sand pit.
Remember, the main differentiator between all these models is their screen size.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the big kahuna with a 6.8-inch QuadHD+ display.
The Galaxy s24+ is almost to capacity with the Ultra with a 4,900 mAh battery pack.
Galaxy S24: Specifications
Theyre almost all the same inside.
The Galaxy S24 maxes out at 256GB of storage.
TheGalaxy S24+andGalaxy S24 Ultraare beefier.
Both offer 12GB of RAM out of the gate and start with 256GB of storage.
Only the Galaxy S24 Ultra goes up to 1TB of storage space.
Every little bit helps.
The phones also support sub-6Hz and Verizons mmWave cellular networks.
Theres also a 12-MP selfie camera.
If youre hoping to zoom far and away, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the one to get.
Theres also a 12-MP selfie camera.
S24 Ultra can still shoot up to 100x digital zoom like the last two generations.
Which one is right for you?
Regardless of the Galaxy s24 devices you choose, all three variants will offer access to Samsungs Galaxy AI.
The brands hope to keep you on Android for as long as possible.
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