Samsung has started rolling out the April 2024 security update to the Galaxy S24 series. The update is currently rolling out in South Korea and could be released in other countries within a matter of days. It is surprising to see the April 2024 update arrive even before March has ended.
April 2024 security update for Galaxy S24 fixes remaining camera issues
The new software update for the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra is available in South Korea with firmware version S92xNKSU1AXCA. The update has a download size of around 797.83MB, which is decently big, and you should consider downloading it via a Wi-Fi network. It includes the April 2024 security patch, but Samsung hasn’t revealed which security vulnerabilities it has fixed with the new patch.
If you have a Galaxy S24 series phone and live in South Korea, you can now check for the new update on your phone. You can do that by navigating to Settings » Software update and tapping Download and install. The new firmware files will be available in our firmware database shortly.
Earlier this year, Microsoft updated Windows 11 with the ability to show a card containing the weather information on the lock screen, allowing people to check the forecast without unlocking the device. Well, the company is now updating the operating system with the ability to show cards for other types of updates on the lock screen.
Microsoft is rolling out an update to Windows 11’s Release Preview Channel. Among other features, it gives the operating system the ability to show information about finance, traffic, and sports on the lock screen. Each type of information appears on a different card. Clicking on a card opens the relevant section on the MSN website.
Image Credits: Neowin
The update containing the latest feature changes the build number to 22631.3371. Neowin says that to get these widgets on the lock screen, you have to download the ViveTool from GitHub and follow a short process to be able to options to activate those widgets from Settings » Personalization » Lock Screen » Lock Screen Status.
Microsoft’s Notepad is one of the most used and useful applications on Windows. However, it misses out on a very basic yet very helpful feature that many other note-taking apps offer, and that’s the ability to check spelling. Well, that’s getting fixed.
In a blog post, Microsoft announced that is introducing spellcheck in Notepad. The company is rolling out this feature with an update to the app on Windows Insiders’ Canary and Dev channels. With the latest feature, Notepad will show a red line under a word that’s misspelled. You can right-click on it to see suggestions for the misspelled word. You also get autocorrect as a part of the package, which automatically corrects misspelled words.
What’s even more interesting is that spellcheck supports multiple languages. Microsoft says that the feature will be enabled by default for some file types and disabled for others, including the ones associated with coding. You can also turn the feature on and off globally from settings. With the latest feature, you can use Notepad on your Samsung Galaxy Book without the hassle of checking misspelled words line by line all by yourself.
At the moment, there’s no information about when Microsoft will roll out this feature to the stable version of Windows. Expect that to happen in the next couple of months as the company thoroughly checks the feature on Canary and Dev channels.
For some time now, rumors about Samsung re-releasing the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite a second time have been floating around. It sounded unexpected, but it turned out it was all correct. Samsung kicked off the week with a surprise launch of the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) tablet in Europe.
The re-refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) tablet popped up on the official Samsung online store in Romania today. It’s not yet available for purchase, so there are no pricing details. However, the tablet and all its specifications are now confirmed.
In the marketing material, the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) is showcased in two familiar-looking colors, Chiffon Pink and Oxford Gray, and one new Mint option. However, only the Gray and Mint options are selectable at the online shop in Romania
Spec-wise, the tablet features 64GB or 128GB of storage, 4GB of RAM, and a newer chipset that’s actually been around for some time.
Same old tablet with a newer chip
Samsung’s official store page for the refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024) doesn’t specify exactly which chip the “new” tablet has, but the 2.4GHz and 2.0GHz frequencies reconfirm we’re looking at an Exynos 1280 SoC. It’s not exactly new, but it is newer than the original Exynos 9611 used by the 2020 Tab S6 Lite version or the 2022 model’s Snapdragon 720G/732G.
Aside from the new chip, nothing else appears to have changed about the re-refreshed Galaxy Tab S6 Lite (2024). It has a 10.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 2000 x 1200, an 8MP primary camera, a 5MP selfie camera, and a microSD card slot. It even has a 3.5mm headphone port, which is seldom seen on mobile devices nowadays.
Another benefit of the newer chip is that the refreshed 2024 tablet model has improved connectivity, including Bluetooth 5.3 instead of 5.0. However, it has LTE connectivity and doesn’t boast any 5G capabilities.
The battery has the same 7,040mAh capacity as before, and the tablet ships with an S Pen included in the box. Furthermore, the 2024 Galaxy Tab S6 Lite ships with the latest One UI 6.1 version from Samsung, but there’s no mention of any Galaxy AI features. The Exynos 1280 SoC is probably not powerful enough to handle Samsung’s Advanced Intelligence.
Speaking of the Exynos 1280, it’s worth noting that it’s almost as old as the original Galaxy Tab S6 Lite refresh released in 2022. The chip debuted in March 2022, and the most recent device that uses it, apart from this tablet refresh, is the Galaxy A25.
It’s been a month since I upgraded from the Galaxy S22+ to Samsung’s new Galaxy S24+ flagship. I haven’t sold the S22+, nor do I intend to. The phone sits on my desk, and I’ve occasionally gone back to using it briefly to compare things between the old and the new. And I must say, as a now-S24+ user, there are at least two things about the S22+ I’ll probably always miss.
Let’s get one thing straight from the get-go. The Galaxy S24+ is a superior phone in virtually every aspect, but still, I feel like Samsung’s older Galaxy S22+ does a couple of things just right — better than the Galaxy S24+ — at least, for me.
These things are subjective, and your experience could be different. But for what it’s worth, here are two things I feel the S22+ does better than the S24+.
The green color is simply the best
The first thing I haven’t gotten over yet, and probably never will, is the Galaxy S22 Plus’ green color. To me, this shade of green used by the Galaxy S22+ is just perfect. It looks tough, almost military-grade without standing out, but also elegant and can match virtually any style.
Meanwhile, I can’t say I dislike the Amber Yellow Galaxy S24+, but I can’t say I love it as much as the S22+ green, either. The S24+ color just doesn’t speak to me the same way the green Galaxy S22+ did. And I still feel a bit let down by the misrepresentation of the “Amber Yellow” name. The S24+ is anything but that color.
The Galaxy S22+ still feels better in the hand somehow
This is again highly subjective, but from the moment I picked up the Galaxy S24+, it didn’t feel as good as the S22+ in my hand. I thought it might be a matter of getting used to the newer phone, but after spending one month with the Galaxy S24+, I am convinced it will never feel as good as the Galaxy S22+.
There’s something, or some things, about the Galaxy S22+ that Samsung got just right for my hand size and preferences. Even though we’re talking about differences of millimeters or less, the S22+ somehow feels a lot more like a perfectly sized phone. Perfectly weighted and balanced.
I will say I prefer the S24’s flat and matte frame from an aesthetic point of view, but I just can’t deny that the S22’s slightly rounded frame does feel more comfortable.
There’s also something positive to be said about the glossy finish of the S22+. I prefer a matte finish, aesthetically speaking, but the glossy frame of the S22+ feels like it has just a little bit of extra grip I don’t get from the S24’s matte coating.
Finally, I’m not sure if it’s because the Galaxy S24+ has a bigger vapor chamber, but in my hand, it feels more top-heavy, which makes it scarier to use one-handed. I feel like it could topple and roll over my hand at any moment. I’m just not as comfortable using the S24+ one-handed as I am with the S22+.
Things I don’t miss about the S22+
Now, while it might seem like I’m regretting switching from the S22+ to the S24+, that’s far from true. To me, the Galaxy S22+ will probably age better than any other phone I ever owned and left behind — Samsung or otherwise.
Nevertheless, the S24+ is better. It’s an absolute beast, and to be fair to it, there are a few things about the S22+ I don’t miss. The screen is one. The Galaxy S24+ display is much more satisfying to my eyes, particularly in bright lighting conditions. The brightness is fantastic, and the color accuracy is even better when using my new-favorite “Natural” preset.
The Galaxy S22+ also just can’t match the Galaxy S24+ in battery life, and if nothing else, I wouldn’t want to use it as my daily driver again for this reason alone. The S24+ is just that much better in comparison.
Last but not least, although I don’t have any hate toward the Exynos 2200 chip, I must say 12GB of RAM does make a real difference when it comes to keeping apps open in the background. I don’t miss the S22+ 8GB of RAM.
As to what will come of the S22+, I think I’ll keep it right here in my drawer, just in case I ever need a temporary replacement for the Galaxy S24+ or a close one needs a decent phone. Or maybe I’ll keep it forever purely as an S22+ fan, as it might just be my favorite Galaxy phone of all time, all things considered.
The Galaxy Z Fold series, post-Fold 3, is uniquely positioned regarding the S Pen. These foldable phones treat the S Pen unlike the Note and Galaxy S Ultra lineups. And because of their unique design approach for the S Pen, Samsung’s foldable phones can raise some interesting questions pertaining to compatibility and futureproofing.
As many of you know, Galaxy Z Fold devices work only with a specially designed S Pen called the S Pen Fold Edition. You can’t pick up any S Pen from an old Galaxy S Ultra or Note phone and start using it on the foldable screen. It won’t work because it operates at a different frequency, and trying it could even damage the foldable panel.
Can Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Fold 4 users repurpose the S Pen for the Fold 5?
Samsung hasn’t embedded the S Pen Fold Edition inside the frame of its foldable phones. No Fold has a dedicated S Pen holster. And Fold Edition S Pens are always purchased as optional accessories.
This design approach led to an unusual scenario for Galaxy Z Fold users planning to upgrade to a new model. If you think about it, Galaxy Note and S Ultra users who want to trade-in will always exchange the old S Pen for a new one alongside their phones. The S Pen is part of the device rather than an optional accessory.
So, naturally, when Note and S Ultra users trade-in their phones, they exchange the S Pen, too. But that’s not at all how it works for Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Z Fold 4 users who have purchased an optional S Pen. They don’t have to let go of the accessory when trading in the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Fold 4 for the newer Galaxy Z Fold 5, for Samsung to consider the old trade-in phones complete in the box.
So, then, what can Galaxy Z Fold 3 and Fold 4 users do with their leftover S Pens when they upgrade to the Galaxy Z Fold 5? Can they still use the old S Pen with the new phone?
Why the caseless S Pen Fold Edition has always been the better long-term choice
In short, yes. Technically speaking, the S Pen that works with your Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Fold 4 is compatible with the Galaxy Z Fold 5.
However, if you bought an S Pen phone case for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Fold 4, you won’t be able to wrap it around the Galaxy Z Fold 5. S Pen cases are incompatible across different Fold devices.
On the other hand, if you bought the S Pen Fold Edition without a case for your Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Fold 4, you’re set! You don’t have to buy a new S Pen or change the way you use the S Pen Fold Edition once you upgrade to the Fold 5.
That’s because the S Pen Fold Edition comes with its own pen case — a protective tube-shaped case that doesn’t attach to the foldable phone in any way but can be carried safely in a bag or pocket without risking damaging the S Pen.
For this reason, the caseless S Pen Fold Edition has always been the superior long-term accessory for Galaxy Z Fold-series users who want to use the S Pen.
Unfortunately, you can’t buy the S Pen’s protective tube-shaped case without the S Pen. So, if you previously bought an S Pen Case for the Galaxy Z Fold 3 or Fold 4, you’ll have to put the phone case aside and carry the S Pen without any protection. These things are fragile, so you’ll have to be extra careful not to break them.
Samsung announced last month that the One UI 6.1 update would be made available to 2023 Galaxy flagships in March, and to stay true to its word, the company will have to move quickly as there’s less than a week left before we enter the month of April.
Last week, Samsung Korea revealed that the update would be released for the Galaxy S23 series on March 28. But we weren’t convinced because of how long it is taking for Samsung to bring One UI 6.1 to the masses compared to previous .1 updates.
However, March 28 may indeed be the day Galaxy S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, and S23 FE owners have been waiting for, as over the weekend, Samsung China sent a notification to its users that mentions the same date for the rollout.
Samsung Korea also reiterated the date in a response to users on the Samsung community forums, and it also suggested that the Galaxy S23 FE would get the update on March 28 as well. The Fan Edition models don’t usually get updates at the same time as the non-FE models, but the One UI 6.1 update could be an exception.
Samsung will hopefully release the update for the Galaxy Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9 on March 28 as well, though as we reminded our readers last week, One UI 6.1 may not go live in every country before the end of the Month. It could take all of April for the update to become available to users in every corner of the world.
Weight: 167g Dimensions: 147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm Screen size: 6.2 inches Resolution: 1080 x 2340 Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (US, Aus) / Exynos 2400 (UK) Memory: 8GB RAM (LPDDR5X) Storage: 128GB (UFS 3.1) / 256GB / 512GB (UFS 4.0) Battery: 4,000mAh Rear camera: 50MP+12MP+10MP Front camera: 12MP
Galaxy AI is the key upgrade between generations here, but the S24 also continues its predecessor’s trend of offering heaps of power in a compact form factor.
For
Great screen
Superb update commitment
Compact powerhouse
Against
Overstuffed user experience
Galaxy AI features are a mixed bag
Minor upgrades over S23
Weight: 168g Dimensions: 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6mm Screen size: 6.1 inches Resolution: 1080 x 2340 Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Memory: 8GB (LPDDR5X) Storage: 128GB (UFS 3.1) / 256GB (UFS 4.0) Battery: 3,900mAh Rear camera: 50MP+12MP+10MP Front camera: 12MP
More compact than the S24, with better ergonomics to match, but the previous year’s performance and a smaller battery might undermine its worth in the eyes of some.
For
Even more compact performer than the S24
Competent triple camera
Good battery life for its size
Against
Previous year’s performance
Smaller battery
Fewer colorways
The standard Samsung Galaxy S24, of all the S24 series, probably received the fewest generational upgrades over its direct predecessor, making the question of whether an upgrade is worthwhile trickier to answer. The choice becomes more difficult still if you’re torn between this latest Galaxy S and the previous year’s baseline Galaxy S23, which has received a year’s worth of updates and price reductions, making it a contender.
Samsung‘s standard-variant flagships (not Plus or Ultra models) aim to offer compact performance in a market full of super-sized high-end phones. The baseline Galaxy S has delivered on this promise since the company split the line into multiple sizes, starting with 2016’s Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge.
As with previous generations, beyond obvious differences such as a smaller screen dictating a smaller battery, non-Plus/Ultra Galaxy S phones usually adopt more modest networking, storage, and charging speeds – which is true here. But if you’re staring at your S23 and wondering what, if anything, you’re missing out on, or you want to point your wallet at one of these two capable Galaxy S phones, read on for an in-depth comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: price and availability
The Samsung Galaxy S24 (Image credit: Future | Roland Moore-Colyer)
The Samsung Galaxy S24 launched in key markets on January 31, 2024, while the S23 first went on sale just shy of a year earlier, on February 17, 2023.
US pricing for both phones started at $799, while in the UK the S23 cost significantly more at £849 (equivalent to $1,090 in today’s money), while Australian pricing placed the S24 at $1,399 and the S23 at AU$1,349.
Here’s a full pricing table breakdown:
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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 original RRP (recommended retail pricing)
Storage
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung Galaxy S23
128GB
$799.99 / £799 / Not available in Australia
$799.99 / £849 / AU$1,349
256GB
$859.99 / £859 / AU$1,399
$859.99 / £899 / AU$1,449
512GB
Not available in the US or UK / AU$1,599
N/A
One caveat is that the base 128GB storage variants of both generations of Galaxy S phones run on older UFS 3.1-spec storage, so you get faster and more power-efficient UFS 4.0 storage for your money by opting for the higher-capacity models. This is a small difference in the grand scheme of things, but one worth highlighting.
There’s also the obvious factor of price over time, with the Galaxy S23 now over a year old. At the time of writing, Samsung UK sells both storage capacities at £100 less than their original RRPs, while the 128GB model can be had brand new from the likes of Amazon for almost 40% off.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: design and display
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (Image credit: Future | Alex Walker-Todd)
Just as Apple took the straight sides of the iPhone 14 (along with the 13 before it) and rounded them slightly for the iPhone 15 series, Samsung did something similar with the S24 but from the opposite direction.
Aesthetically, the switch to a matte finish from the polished and rounded edges of the S23 is great for reducing fingerprints but in a side-by-side comparison, the S23 offers better ergonomics. While this might be a poor trade-off for some, the S24 does sport a tougher Armor Aluminum frame, which its creator claims is 10% stronger than the S23’s. You also get a choice of seven Samsung Galaxy S24 colors compared to the S23’s six (this includes Samsung.com exclusives, in both cases).
Beyond the ergonomics and finishes of the frames, the designs of both Galaxy S phones remain largely consistent. The devices have a frosted glass rear with a triple vertically aligned “floating camera” setup and the same IP68-certified dust and water resistance. And while both remain capable, compact flagships, there’s also the matter of display sizes to discuss.
The S23 is – by modern standards – a small phone with a 6.1-inch display, while the S24’s screen is marginally bigger at 6.2 inches. The impact on overall size isn’t really noticeable, and few other high-end phones approach either of the Galaxy S’s pocketable proportions.
Screen tech also remains largely unchanged, with a Full HD+ resolution “Dynamic AMOLED 2x” panel and a peak 120Hz refresh rate. That said, although the S23’s panel bottoms out at 10Hz, the S24’s can reach as low as 1Hz, which makes it more power efficient. As for brightness, High Brightness mode on the S23 clocks in at 1,200 nits, while full-panel brightness tops out at 1,500 nits on the S24. Peak brightness jumps from 1,750 nits on the S23 to a whopping 2,600 nits on the S24, making the newer model’s panel both more energy-efficient and easier to view, even in brighter outdoor conditions.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: cameras
The Samsung Galaxy S24 (Image credit: Future | Roland Moore-Colyer)
Even if you’re familiar with the subtle differences between the S23’s “floating camera” aesthetic and the S24’s “One Mass” design language, there’s little to tell the actual camera hardware on the back of each phone apart. We’re not just talking form here; the sensors appear identical, too: a 50-megapixel f/1.8 main sensor, a 12-megapixel f/2.2 ultra-wide, a 10-megapixel f/2.4 3x optical zoom telephoto and a 12-megapixel front-facer; it’s the same across both devices. So if the camera is your main reason to buy a phone, is there any added value to the Samsung Galaxy S24’s camera?
Assuming you’ve seen any of the marketing surrounding the S24 series, it should come as no surprise that the main hook is the new AI functionality. The S24 launches with Galaxy AI features built in, including a suite of photography-centric abilities that, at launch, remain locked off to older models – including the S23.
Various Samsung sources have confirmed that a handful of AI features will trickle down to the S23 series – including camera-related abilities like Photo Assist. However, at the time of writing, Samsung’s older flagship is still to discover what that looks like when the company does push out the phone’s One UI 6.1 update.
Even with AI features narrowing the gap between the S23 and S24, there’s the inherent image processing each phone applies to pictures. The Galaxy S23 – like numerous previous generations – serves up higher contrast and heavily sharpened shots, which is characteristically Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S24 camera samples:
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The S24, however, takes a more metered approach with the same shots, delivering softer and more filmic imagery. The difference highlights how much variation Samsung can squeeze out of similar hardware, but the style bias will ultimately fall to personal preference.
Unlike last year, where every S23 ran on Snapdragon hardware, the global Snapdragon / Exynos chipset split in various markets worldwide for the Galaxy S24 introduces even more image variation in ISP (image signal processor). This variation will likely only matter to the most discerning Samsung Galaxy S users, though.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: performance and software
The Samsung Galaxy S23 (Image credit: Future / Lance Ulanoff)
That S24 chipset difference may have subtle implications when it comes to image processing, but the regional divide of Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered Galaxy S24 in markets including the US, versus Samsung Exynos 2400-powered phones across the UK and Europe, introduce discrepancies that make a direct comparison between with the S23’s sole Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset a little more convoluted.
If you’re in the US, there are across-the-board gains to be had when moving from the S23’s 8 Gen 2 to the S24’s 8 Gen 3. The Exynos reportedly serves up weaker graphical performance but better power efficiency in some tasks compared to its Snapdragon counterpart. It outpaces the 8 Gen 2 in artificial tests, too, with a Geekbench 6 multicore score of 6,607 to the S23’s score of 5,437.
Both phones start with a baseline 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage, which moves to faster and more power-efficient UFS 4.0 storage across 256GB and 512GB configurations. However, that top spec is inclusive to the S24 series and, more specifically, Australia (which also forgoes the lower 128GB model found in the US and UK).
The Samsung Galaxy S24 (Image credit: Future | Roland Moore-Colyer)
While both phones serve up a similar-looking user experience in Samsung’s own One UI interface, the S24 obviously arrives on a release that’s one year newer, running atop the current (at the time of writing) latest major Android release: Android 14.
What really sets the S23 and S24 apart here is the newer Galaxy S’s outstanding update promise: it trounces the S23’s already-impressive four years of operating system and five years of security updates, with the promise of a whopping seven generations of both. From a value standpoint, your money pays for a lot more support with the S24 than it does with its predecessor.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: battery life
The Samsung Galaxy S24 (Image credit: Future | Roland Moore-Colyer)
A larger screen and body afford the newer Galaxy S24 a larger battery, but only by a little. The Galaxy S23 arrived with a 3,900mAh cell inside, while the S24 hosts an even 4,000mAh power pack.
In practice, both phones muster similar screen-on time results, with the S23 usually skirting just under and the S24 just over seven hours per charge, with the always-on display enabled in both cases.
Charging is uniform across both models, too, at 25W wired and up to 15W wireless. In testing, the S23 reached 53% in 30 minutes and a full charge in 1 hour 20 minutes, while the S24 hit 58% charge after half an hour with a compatible Samsung charger (sold separately in the case of both phones) and 100% at the same time as the S23.
Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S23: verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S24 (left) and the Samsung Galaxy S23 (right) (Image credit: Future)
There’s really little that sets the S24 apart from its predecessor, with both models presenting a similar design, user experience, camera and battery experience. There are obvious areas in which the newer model does stand apart, such as the newer generation chipset and significantly longer-lasting software promise from Samsung, but, beyond that, the differences fall to taste rather than prowess.
Perhaps you prefer the sound of the S23’s fractionally smaller proportions and more comfortable ergonomics or are intrigued by the S24’s full suite of new AI features.
If it comes down to money, the Galaxy S23 has had a lot of time to drop in price, making for a noteworthy steal in early 2024. However, you get more for the S24’s higher asking price – not just because of the performance headroom as a result of that newer silicon, but because of that upgraded update promise that Samsung has tacked on, too. You’re getting a great compact flagship either way but for different reasons.
Last month, Samsung launched the Galaxy Book 4 360 and the Galaxy Book 4 Pro in India. The company has now added one more laptop to its 2024 laptop lineup: Galaxy Book 4. It is the most affordable laptop in the Galaxy Book 4 series, and you can now purchase it in India.
This laptop hasn’t been launched in other markets yet.
Galaxy Book 4 pricing in India
The Galaxy Book 4 comes in three variants in India, and the pricing starts at INR 70,990 ($850) for the variant with 8GB RAM and 512GB storage. It goes as high as INR 85,990 ($1,029) for the version with 16GB RAM and 512GB storage.
The Galaxy Book 4 has a 15.6-inch LCD screen with Full HD resolution. It has AKG-tuned stereo speakers (2W x2), Dolby Atmos, a dual-microphone array, and a 720p webcam. It has a large trackpad with Windows Precision drivers, a full-sized keyboard with a numeric pad, and a fingerprint reader.
It has the Intel Core 5 120U processor, 8GB/16GB LPDDR4X RAM (two slots available), 512GB NVMe SSD, and a microSD card slot. It has one HDMI port, two USB Type-C ports, two USB 3.2 Type-A ports, a headphone + microphone combo jack, and one RJ45 ethernet port. It has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2.
The Galaxy Book 4 is powered by a 54Wh battery and supports 45W fast charging. It comes with a 45W USB Type-C PD charger. It weighs 1.55kg and measures 35.66 x 22.91 x 1.54cm.
Watch our hands-on video of the Galaxy Book 4 Pro, Galaxy Book 4 Pro 360, and the Galaxy Book 4 Ultra below.
The laptop runs Windows 11 and features Galaxy ecosystem apps like Auto Hotspot, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Private Share, Quick Search, Quick Share, Samsung Flow, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, Samsung Pass, Samsung Settings, Second Screen, and Studio Plus.
Author’s Note:Compared to the Galaxy Book 4 Pro, the Galaxy Book 4 has an LCD screen instead of a Super AMOLED screen, two speakers instead of four speakers, and a non-backlit keyboard instead of a backlit one. It also lacks Thunderbolt 4 ports, and you have to make do with 10Gbps USB Type-C ports. So, for this price, it seems like it isn’t specced as well, and you can get OLED screen-equipped laptops from other brands at the same price point.
When Samsung announced the One UI 6.1 update for its 2023 flagships, the company added a footnote saying that some Galaxy AI features from the Galaxy S24 “may not be available in previous generation models”, but it looks like that footnote doesn’t apply to the Galaxy S23, Galaxy Z Fold 5, and Galaxy Z Flip 5.
A screenshot shared by Twitter leakster Ice universe reveals that the Advanced intelligence menu on a Galaxy Z Fold 5 lists all the AI features that can be found in that same menu on a Galaxy S24. Samsung has also added a description for Circle to Search in there so users know the feature exists (the Galaxy S24 series has Circle to Search but Samsung doesn’t list it with the other features in the Advanced intelligence menu).
The Galaxy S23 FE may be the only device to not get all Galaxy S24 AI features. While it launched in 2023, it features the same Exynos and Snapdragon chips as the Galaxy S22 series instead of the more powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip that sits inside the non-FE Galaxy S23 models, the Fold 5 and Flip 5, and the Galaxy Tab S9.
The One UI 6.1 update will start rolling out sometime later this month, but the rollout of the update is expected to spill over into April for most markets.
