Samsung Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5, Flip 5 to get Galaxy S24 AI features: report

HIGHLIGHTS

• Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get the Galaxy S24’s new AI-powered features.
• These AI-powered features should be rolled out via the One UI 6.1 update in the first quarter of 2024.
• Samsung has not made any official statement regarding the update at the moment.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series is set to launch officially on January 17th. The company has been actively promoting the presence of generative AI on the phone, dubbed ‘Galaxy AI’. This is an on-device AI functionality which will be used for a variety of new features like live translations over calls, object removal tools and more. All these features will function on-device and natively. Now, according to a report by SamMobile, last year’s flagships, the Galaxy S23 series and other models will also get these AI features.

Samsung Galaxy S23, Z Fold 5 and Z Flip 5 to get Galaxy S24 AI-powered features

• SamMobile reportsthat flagships like the Samsung Galaxy S23 series, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5 will get these new AI features.
• These AI-powered features should be rolled out via the One UI 6.1 update in the first quarter of 2024.

• It is unlikely that older flagships and other Samsung mid-range models would get the update as things stand now.
• The report, however, mentions that readers need to take this update with a pinch of salt at the moment as there are no concrete details.
• Samsung has not made any official statement regarding the update at the moment.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series AI features (expected)

• The much-hyped ‘Galaxy AI’ functionality will enable on-device AI on the Samsung Galaxy S24 series.
• One of the AI features is to allow the phone to perform tasks like composing emails and translating messages in real time.
• With AI, users will be able to realign and expand photos in the Gallery app. This will allow you to expand photos beyond their borders using AI.
• AI Live Translate Call feature will use on-device AI to translate the call to a familiar language. This feature is integrated into the native call feature.
• Then there is the AI generative wallpaper feature similar to Google’s. This will allow the handsets to create wallpapers based on the users’ prompts to the Generative AI.
• There could be other features like enhancing low-light and nighttime photography. This will probably rely on Camera-related AI capabilities.
• This camera-related AI feature could be exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S24 lineup.

• Samsung Galaxy S23 launched at Rs 74,999 for the base 8GB + 128GB model and Rs 79,999 for the 8GB + 256GB version.
• As a part of the discount, the handset is now available for Rs 64,999 for the base version and Rs 69,999 for the top-end model.
• Similarly, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ launched at Rs 94,999 for the 8GB + 256GB and Rs 1,04,999 for the 8GB + 512GB model.
• In addition to the price discount, Samsung India is offering a Rs 10,000 instant discount when paid through HDFC Bank Credit/Debit cards EMI and Credit Card Full Swipe.
• The price discounts are valid on Amazon, Samsung India websiteand retail stores.

Samsung Galaxy S23, S23+ specifications

• Display: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ have a 6.1-inch and 6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 120Hz refresh rate, Vision booster, punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter, and 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game mode.
• Processor: The phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with Adreno 740 GPU.
• RAM and Storage: The phones pack 8GB RAM and up to 512GB storage, which is further expandable via a microSD card.
• OS: The Galaxy S23 and S23+ run on Android 13 but have received the One UI 6 update in the country.
• Cameras: The Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+ feature a 50MP primary camera with an LED Flash, f/1.8 aperture, and OIS, a 12MP 120-degree FoV, and a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. There is a 12MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
• Battery: The Samsung Galaxy S23 packs a 3,900mAh battery, while the S23+ has a large 4,700mAh cell with 25W fast charging.
• Connectivity: Connectivity options include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port.

Should you buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 and S23+?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23+ are the company’s current flagships in the S-lineup. The price cut comes at a time when the Galaxy S24 series is gearing up to debut in a few days.

The phones are very well equipped to last a year or two and the company is also offering enough software support for customers to consider them even today. Among the vanilla and the Plus versions, we suggest you go with the latter considering you have the budget. The advantages here are a bigger capacity battery and a large display.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC is powerful enough to run everything you throw at it. Even today we see premium phones gearing up with the same chipset. Samsung optics are also quite good, especially in good lighting conditions. The low-light mode is also quite good, now at the discounted price.

It is a given that the Samsung Galaxy S24 series will be a significant upgrade comparatively but the price difference between the two generations will be quite high for a regular customer. So if you are looking for a good overall flagship, the Galaxy S23+ is a worthy option but if budget is a constraint, the standard Galaxy S23 is also good for the price.