Samsung Galaxy S24+ Expected to Retain Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC for Indian Market, Pricing Insights Surface
Consistent: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Set to Utilize Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC Worldwide
Samsung’s highly anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event, scheduled for January 17, is anticipated to introduce the Galaxy S24 series. Recent leaks have indicated that Samsung is likely to employ its in-house Exynos 2400 chipsets in the standard Galaxy S24 for most global markets. Adding to the speculation, a tipster recently hinted at chipset specifics and pricing for the Indian market. Notably, last year’s Galaxy S23 lineup was powered by a customized Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform specifically designed for Galaxy devices.
Tipster Tarun Vats, sharing insights on X (formerly Twitter), suggested that Samsung might unveil the Galaxy S24+ in India equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. Conversely, it’s rumored that the India variant of the Galaxy S24 will utilize the Exynos 2400 SoC. However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is anticipated to house a Snapdragon processor, regardless of the region.
According to Vats, the price of the Galaxy S24+ is speculated to commence at either Rs. 1,04,999 or Rs. 1,05,999 for the base model with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, featuring the same RAM and storage configuration, is purportedly expected to be priced at Rs. 1,34,999 or Rs. 1,35,999. These pricing insights suggest a competitive positioning for Samsung’s upcoming flagship offerings in the Indian market.
During its debut, the Galaxy S23+ hit the shelves with a starting price of Rs. 94,999 for the 8GB + 256GB variant, while the higher-end Galaxy S23 Ultra, equipped with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage, made its entrance at Rs. 1,24,999.
Samsung’s much-anticipated Galaxy Unpacked event is slated for January 17, scheduled at 11.30 PM IST (1.00 PM EST) and will be hosted at the SAP Center in San Jose, California. The company is currently open for reservations for the upcoming Galaxy S series smartphones in India.
Rumors and leaks have hinted that the Galaxy S24 lineup will ship with Android 14-based One UI 6.1, boasting AMOLED LTPO displays with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. Speculations suggest that the Galaxy S24 Ultra might boast an impressive 200-megapixel quad-camera setup, while its counterparts, the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+, are anticipated to feature 50-megapixel triple-camera units, showcasing Samsung’s dedication to enhancing photographic capabilities.
