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Korea crushes US and Europe with unbeatable Galaxy S24 series prices!
Samsung yesterday announced the global availability of the Galaxy S24 series. It’s worth mentioning that the price of Samsung’s first AI smartphone lineup – the Galaxy S24 series was found to be the cheapest in the world in South Korea.
As a result of comparing the actual purchase prices of the Galaxy S24 series in key markets, which was officially launched globally yesterday, prices in Samsung’s home ground were the lowest in the world based on self-sufficient phones sold on Samsung.com.
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Currently, Samsung is conducting trade-in compensation and discount promotions in each country when purchasing a new Galaxy S24 series smartphone. Among all, Samsung.com provides high benefits such as enhanced trade-in credits, instant online discount, and card discount.
Galaxy S24 Ultra
For example, if you purchase the Galaxy S24 Ultra 256GB (1,698,400 won) in Korea, you can receive a used discount of up to 950,000 won if you trade in the S23 Ultra. If official instant discounts, card discounts, etc. are added to this, consumers can purchase the S24 Ultra for about 640,000 won.
Additionally, there is a 100,000 won coupon to purchase accessories at the event mall, a 100,000 won discount coupon for the Watch 6 series, a 50% discount coupon for SmartThings Station, and a 30% discount coupon for Galaxy S24 brand collaboration accessories is being provided.
Under the same/similar conditions, if you purchase the device in the US, you can purchase the product for around 800,000 won (exchange rate of 1,330 won, 10% VAT applied) by receiving a used discount of up to $750 from the price of $1,299. It is cheaper in Korea by more than 150,000 won.
If you purchase a handset in Germany under the same conditions, you can receive used compensation of up to 630 euros from the factory price of 1,449 euros and purchase the product for 1.19 million won (exchange rate of 1,454 won). Here, Korea is more than 500,000 won cheaper.
Galaxy S24 256GB
In case you purchase the Galaxy S24 256GB (KRW 1,155,000) in Korea, you can receive used compensation of up to KRW 720,000 if you return the previous model. If dot-com instant discounts and card discounts are added to this, consumers can purchase the product for about 360,000 won.
Under the same conditions, if you purchase the device in the US, you can purchase the product for around 450,000 won (exchange rate 1,330 won) by receiving a used compensation of up to $550 from the listing price of $859. Korea is about 90,000 won cheaper.
If you purchase a product in Germany under the same conditions, you can get trade-in discount of up to 460 euros from the factory price of 959 euros and purchase the product for around 720,000 won (exchange rate 1,454 won). It is cheaper in Korea by more than 350,000 won.
Samsung will soon unveil the Galaxy S24 FE. It’s expected to be released on October 3 in the US. Ahead of the launch, we got our hands on official info about the key features of the upcoming Galaxy S24 FE smartphone.
Galaxy S24 FE will be equipped with Galaxy AI. It will get all the striking features from the Galaxy S24 series. You will get more of your experiences with a phone that brings the power of Galaxy AI to your everyday.
Circle to Search is included so you can get the answer in a snap. What’s your favorite influencer wearing? Where’d they go on the vacation? What’s that word mean? Don’t try to describe it, just use Circle to Search to get the answer.
Samsung is also highlighting the ProVisual Engine in the S24 FE. ProVisual Engine is a suite of AI-powered tools that allows users to maximize their creative freedom every step of the way, from shot to setup to backend editing.
The Fan Edition’s camera hardware is pretty impressive. It also supports Night Portrait camera functionality. Using the Galaxy AI-powered Night Portrait, your Galaxy S24 FE analyzes and optimizes low-light shots to make them shine.
Galaxy AI also brings a Live Translate feature, letting you speak foreign languages on the spot. Unlock the power of convenient communication with real-time voice translations right through the Samsung Phone app.
Galaxy S24 FE is Samsung’s brightest FE phone that allows you to enjoy stunning content, even in direct sunlight. The AI-powered Vision Booster automatically adjusts your screen to your environment.
Samsung is opting for the Exynos 2400e chipset in the Galaxy S24 FE. It’s an enhanced application processor, offering enhanced performance and smoother multitasking. You will also be offered an incredible captivating and realistic gaming experience.
The new S24 FE packs a 4700mAh battery, up from 4500mAh of previous FE models. The latest FE intuitively manages your usage to conserve energy on its own so you can go longer without charging.
After a delay, Samsung is finally rolling out the One UI 6.1.1 update for the Galaxy S23 series in Canada. Initially scheduled for September 17, the update was postponed due to some issues. However, it has now become available for users in Canada.
One UI 6.1.1 update for the Samsung Galaxy S23 series in Canada can be verified through the One UI build versions mentioned below.
- Galaxy S23 – S911WVLU4CXH9
- Galaxy S23 Plus – S916WVLU4CXH9
- Galaxy S23 Ultra – S918WVLU4CXH9
For Galaxy S23 users in Canada, this major update brings several new features and improvements to make your device smarter. Samsung is listening to user feedback and is working hard to fix any problems that come up during the rollout.
As the update becomes available, Canadian users can expect a better experience with their devices. They can install the update via Settings >> Software Update >> Download and install.
Notably, One UI 6.1.1 update has already been live in several markets, including the USA, India, Europe, and Korea. last week, Samsung temporarily suspended the rollout in some countries due to camera-related issues.
Fortunately, the good news is that these models are now receiving the September 2024 security patch in Europe and India. This fresh update ensures enhanced security and performance. The company will expand this update to more counties soon.
Samsung Galaxy S23 blessed with September 2024 update in Europe, India
Google Pixel phones will receive the Stable Android 15 update in mid-October. The latest OS remained limited to the Pixel devices till I/O 2024. There’s no info on when Samsung will debut its Android 15 Beta Program — One UI 7 — for Galaxy devices.
Following the I/O 2024 event, Android vendors including Xiaomi, OPPO, and OnePlus started Public Beta for their flagships, which Samsung has not joined. The company is still working on kicking off the One UI Beta program.
One UI 6.1.1 is the latest Galaxy skin based on Android 14. The Android 15-based One UI 7 will arrive on many Samsung devices later this year. We are in September 2024, but already know Galaxy devices are eligible for Android 15.
The Galaxy S24 series will surely be the first to get One UI 7 Beta sometime in August this year. The South Korean tech giant will then expand its Beta activity for other latest flagships including Galaxy Z Fold 6/Flip 6, and some older lineups including but not limited to the Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Flip 5, and Galaxy Z Fold 5.
Check the device list below:
Galaxy S Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy S21
- Galaxy S21+
- Galaxy S21 Ultra
- Galaxy S21 FE
- Galaxy S22
- Galaxy S22+
- Galaxy S22 Ultra
- Galaxy S23
- Galaxy S23+
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Galaxy S23 FE
- Galaxy S24
- Galaxy S24+
- Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy Z Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Z Flip 3
- Galaxy Z Flip 4
- Galaxy Z Flip 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 3
- Galaxy Z Fold 4
- Galaxy Z Fold 5
- Galaxy Z Fold 6
- Galaxy Z Flip 6
Galaxy Tab Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy Tab A9 / A9+
- Galaxy Tab Active 4 Pro
- Galaxy Tab S8 / S8+ / Tab S8 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 / S9+ / S9 Ultra
- Galaxy Tab S9 FE / S9 FE+
Galaxy A/M/F Android 15 Update List
- Galaxy A06
- Galaxy A05s / A15 / A25 /A35 /A55
- Galaxy A14 / A24 / A34 / A54
- Galaxy A33 / A53 / A73
- Galaxy M14 / F14
- Galaxy M34 / M54 / F54
- Galaxy M35 /M55 / F55
If you don’t find your Galaxy device on the list mentioned above, don’t panic. As the year progresses, we will update the list according to device eligibility. Do note that the list is compiled on previous rollouts, software guarantees, and experience.
The official list will only come when the stable One UI 7 rollout will begin later this year.