Apple is often criticized for being late to adopt certain technologies (exemplified by their belated transition to USB-C), but Android smartphone manufacturers occasionally take a cue from the Cupertino-based tech giant's playbook of late adoption. Rumors suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S24, expected for release in early 2024, will introduce new features that might remind you of the iPhone 15.
Recently, I added fuel to the Android vs. iPhone debate by listing all the features that the iPhone 15 borrowed from the Google Pixel 7. Now, let's explore how the Samsung Galaxy S24, slated for early 2024, might draw inspiration from the iPhone 15.
Do you hear Sia belting out "I am titanium" whenever you encounter this word? No? Well, that's just me then. The iPhone 15 abandoned its stainless steel frame in favor of a titanium one, significantly reducing its weight. According to MacRumors, the new titanium frame shaved off 19 grams from both the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
As per Ice Universe, a reputable leaker, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is also set to feature a titanium frame. However, the weight reduction from the previous generation will be a mere one gram. The Galaxy S23 Ultra currently boasts a lightweight aluminum frame, so the transition to a titanium-clad Galaxy S24 Ultra will result in only a slight weight reduction compared to its predecessor.
It's worth noting, though, that as demonstrated in this iPhone 15 drop test and by YouTuber JerryRigEverything, the durability of the titanium material might not live up to Apple's claims. Let's hope that the Samsung Galaxy S24 doesn't encounter similar fragility issues.
The Galaxy S-series was rumored to feature satellite connectivity in the S23 lineup but ultimately didn't include it, even though its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset is compatible. However, based on a statement from Lee Jong-Ho, the South Korean Minister of Science and ICT, local smartphone brands are planning to launch a service enabling data transmission between 5G phones and satellites in 2024. Given Samsung's widespread popularity in the region, there's a strong possibility that the company will incorporate satellite connectivity into the S24 lineup next year.
Apple enthusiastically touted the graphics capabilities of the iPhone 15 Pro models, even claiming that users would be able to play games that were previously exclusive to consoles and PCs.
According to a report on Weibo, a Chinese social network, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, expected to power the Galaxy S24 series, will feature a 50% faster GPU compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip. The graphics performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, found in the Galaxy S23 series, already significantly outpaces the A16 Bionic chip inside the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max.
If the Weibo report holds true, there's a good chance that the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup will surpass the A17 Pro chip in the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro Max in terms of graphics capabilities. As a result, Samsung may follow Apple's lead and showcase the gaming prowess of the Samsung Galaxy S24 by highlighting its mobile gaming capabilities.