The Samsung Galaxy S24 / Ultra

[DeepIn2U]

Yea I think it's very sucky if Samsung do that. We will have to wait and see what they are thinking, it might just be a rumour that turns out not to be true (let's hope) or it might turn into something. I personally would be put off, I'm not paying over a thousand pounds for a phone to then be told I have to pay a monthly subscription to access some of it's features. Granted there are cloud based subscriptions already (iCloud and Google One for example), but they are not a part of the phones experience (ie features like magic eraser and so on).

I hope Samsung don't do this, it will certainly put me off buying the S24 Ultra.

But why not?

IF its running on servers to augment the AI then there is a cost associated to keep it running, optimum level, and expand. IF locally and updating the OneUI for bugs, performance, features then I'll agree NO there should never be a charge.

 

[Dave245]

But why not?

IF its running on servers to augment the AI then there is a cost associated to keep it running, optimum level, and expand. IF locally and updating the OneUI for bugs, performance, features then I'll agree NO there should never be a charge.

Because I don't want to pay a monthly fee for something that's part of the device I've brought. Paying around £1,249 for a phone only to have features missing unless I pay an extra monthly fee is just sucky in my opinion. Google don't yet charge for such features and If they did I'm sure a lot of people would skip the Pixel devices.

 

[super chimp]

No shade to the S24 series (particularly the S24U), I’m sure they are going to be some solid and incredible devices. But I believe this year Samsung is going to really prioritize the Fold 6.

Since the competition has gotten the best of Samsung, OnePlus and Google offering are really good. So, I’d expect Samsung do much better with the Fold 6.


To each their own.

Bulky? Some foldables are about the same width as slab phones… Pixel Fold is unbelievable thin for a foldable. And the crease isn’t as bad as the public makes it out to be, but Fold 4 has been tested to withstand roughly 200,000 folds.

OnePlus has claimed their foldable can withstand 400,000 folds.

Yeah they’re really going to waste all their time and effort on an over priced niche product like the Fold series.

 

[Dave245]

Looks like those of us in the UK, will be getting a free Watch 6 and free storage upgrade on the S24 series.

Samsung Galaxy S24 UK pre-order deals: Free Watch 6, double the storage

Update – January 16: Apart from free Galaxy Watch 6, Samsung will also offer free storage upgrade on Galaxy S24 series. It has been reported that the company will give you 1TB storage model of the Galaxy S24 Ultra at the price of 512GB. In case you pre-order 1TB model, you will have to pay […]

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[Dave245]

These have been leaked on Twitter they appear to show the new AI features that the S24 range will have

 

[yui4]

Looks like those of us in the UK, will be getting a free Watch 6 and free storage upgrade on the S24 series.

Samsung Galaxy S24 UK pre-order deals: Free Watch 6, double the storage

Update – January 16: Apart from free Galaxy Watch 6, Samsung will also offer free storage upgrade on Galaxy S24 series. It has been reported that the company will give you 1TB storage model of the Galaxy S24 Ultra at the price of 512GB. In case you pre-order 1TB model, you will have to pay […]

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Give me a flat screen and snap dragon processor and take my money!

 

[M5RahuL]

For me I’m not that interested in foldables. They are bulky, the spen is not inserted in the phone, but most of all I’d be very worried about the crease and the glass breaking after opening it so many times.

I'm all for foldables but just couldn't trust the build quality on the Fold 5.. Bought it twice and returned it because of it's fragility ( to me at least ). Never felt confident using or carrying it without a second device as backup.

Plus, the lack of dust resistance and built in S-Pen didn't help either!

 

[super chimp]

Will the £50 off voucher be usable on Amazon being as they have a Samsung shop on there?

 

[Dave245]

Will the £50 off voucher be usable on Amazon being as they have a Samsung shop on there?

I think it's Samsung's website only, I've still not had my email with the code and the event is only a few hours away.

 

[yui4]

I think it's Samsung's website only, I've still not had my email with the code and the event is only a few hours away.

Same here

 

[Dominican]

I wish they have more color …

 

[jamezr]

I wish they have more color …

That purple is starting to grow on me the more i see it on YT videos!

 

[Dave245]

That purple is starting to grow on me the more i see it on YT videos!

The yellow or grey are the two I will choose from, if I decide to order the S24 Ultra. Not long now until the event

 

[Ludatyk]

I wish they have more color …

Well, what color are you looking for? I personally want something much darker than the Onyx Black that’s listed.

 

[super chimp]

I wish they have more color …

Won’t they have a couple more exclusive colours on the Samsung website, they usually do.

 

[Dave245]

Won’t they have a couple more exclusive colours on the Samsung website, they usually do.

Yea they leaked already, orange, blue and a mint green.

 

[Dave245]

How many of you are watching the Samsung event? I’ve got the livestream up now, I want Samsung to wow me.

 

[Harthag]

How many of you are watching the Samsung event? I’ve got the livestream up now, I want Samsung to wow me.

I am tuned in w/ audio set up in the background while I work. I am eyeing the S24+ and if the pre-order perks are good I may trade in my Pixel. I saw the Galaxy Watch in person last week for the first time and it seems very nice. No idea if I'd get anything from trading in my AW6.

 

[Dave245]

I am tuned in w/ audio set up in the background while I work. I am eyeing the S24+ and if the pre-order perks are good I may trade in my Pixel. I saw the Galaxy Watch in person last week for the first time and it seems very nice. No idea if I'd get anything from trading in my AW6.

I'm hoping we get a free Watch 6, it would be a nice little bonus. In the UK we usually just get the storage upgrade. I'm looking at the S24 Ultra.

 

[Harthag]

I'm hoping we get a free Watch 6, it would be a nice little bonus. In the UK we usually just get the storage upgrade. I'm looking at the S24 Ultra.

I am looking on Samsung's site now, they're offering $200 USD for trade in of the AW6 toward a Watch6 classic. Depending on how the pre-order bonuses work I may order the watch separately to take advantage of trade in. I thought I'd get maybe $50 for the AW6 😆.

 

[yui4]

What processor is deca core? Lists s24 ultra on their site

 

[Awesomesince86]

Just finished the livestream...pretty underwhelming. The AI features are essentially just catching up with what the Pixel software already does. The phones themselves look great and the addition of titanium on the Ultra is nice, but it also comes with a $100 increase.

 

[Dominican]

Best Buy has the pre-order up guess go with Titanium Black

 

[Dave245]

Just finished the livestream...pretty underwhelming. The AI features are essentially just catching up with what the Pixel software already does. The phones themselves look great and the addition of titanium on the Ultra is nice, but it also comes with a $100 increase.

It only started at 6pm UK time, you can't of watched the full event already.

 

[Harthag]

In the U.S. I don't see any pre-order bonus aside from double storage. Also they don't list the Pixel 8 Pro as trade in eligible. Checked iPhone 15PM, only offering $750 for it which is terrible. Pre orders are live on Samsung's site.