Samsung has officially confirmed the launch of the Galaxy S24 powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC in India, marking the arrival of the Snapdragon variant a year after the Exynos 2400 model debuted in the country. This new variant retains the majority of specifications seen in the original Exynos-powered model.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Key Specifications
- Display: 6.2-inch FHD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 1-120Hz adaptive refresh rate, up to 2600 nits brightness, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Octa-Core, 4nm process, up to 3.39 GHz, with Adreno 750 GPU.
- Memory and Storage: 8GB RAM, 128GB/256GB storage options.
- Software: Android 15 with One UI 7.
- Camera: Triple rear setup — 50MP wide (f/1.8, OIS), 12MP ultra-wide (120°, f/2.2), and 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom, OIS); front 12MP shooter (f/2.2). Supports 4K 60fps and 8K 30fps video recording.
- Connectivity: 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS + GLONASS, USB 3.1, NFC.
- Battery: 4000mAh with 25W fast charging, Qi wireless charging, and Wireless PowerShare.
- Durability: IP68 dust and water resistance.
- Dimensions & Weight: 147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm; 167g.
Colours and Pricing
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 variant will come in Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Amber Yellow, and Cobalt Violet. Early teasers from Flipkart suggest the Snapdragon model will be priced under ₹40,000, a steep discount compared to the original Exynos version’s launch price of ₹79,999.
Availability and Sale
Samsung plans to release the Snapdragon Galaxy S24 in India ahead of the festive season, with a price reveal expected soon. The launch will coincide with major sales events such as Flipkart’s Big Billion Days starting September 23, 2025.
Final Thoughts
The arrival of a Snapdragon-powered Galaxy S24 in India offers consumers a promising option with efficient chipset performance and aggressive pricing. It is expected to create strong competition in the premium smartphone segment for the festive season.