Right now, the Galaxy S24 trio is $220 off, which includes the different memory options each model has. Let’s take a closer look.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the best camera in Samsung's lineup and native support for the S Pen, which is included in some AI features and more will be available with new versions of One UI.
The Samsung Galaxy S24+ doesn't have the Ultra's camera, but it finally has a QHD+ display and 12GB of RAM, which differentiates it from the smaller S24. Both larger models also support UWB, which means they work better with smart trackers.
The smaller Samsung Galaxy S24 is the cheapest of the bunch, which means it still starts with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. We'd go for 256GB since Samsung will support these phones for 7 years and 128GB will be pretty tight in 2031.
After so many leaks, Google is finally going to launch the Pixel 9 series, which means that most of the 8 series models are being retired. Except for the Google Pixel 8a, which won't be replaced for a while. It has a 6.1-inch 120Hz FHD+ OLED display (GG3) and a Tensor G3, and (like the more expensive Galaxys) it will be supported for 7 years.
The Samsung Galaxy A35 will only get 4 OS updates and 5 years of security patches – not as good as the Pixel, but way better than a typical mid-ranger. This one has a larger 6.6-inch screen, but uses the slower Exynos 1380 chipset. The plus side is that it has expandable storage. The 5,000mAh battery lasts longer than the Pixel 8a (12:26h vs 11:25h in active use) and only supports wired charging (at 25W). The 8a isn’t a speed demon, but it does offer both wired (18W) and wireless (7.5W) charging.
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