Performance on base Galaxy S24 model might suffer in bit with UFS 3.1

Performance on base Galaxy S24 model might suffer in bit with UFS 3.1،

The base 128GB Samsung Galaxy S23 got UFS 3.1 while the rest of the entire Galaxy S23 series resorted to faster UFS 4.0 storage. The latest rumor coming from a South Korean leaker suggests that Samsung could also achieve something similar with the Samsung Galaxy S24 series. This could potentially pose a performance issue for the base model.

Coming from South Korean leaker Eyes1122 on Naver, the 128GB Galaxy S24 will use UFS 3.1 while other models will get the faster UFS 4.0 technology under the hood. The informant reportedly learned this from a parts manufacturer, meaning the rumor could be credible.

Samsung has upgraded the latest Galaxy S24 series with AI technology, a combination of Exynos 2400 SoC and Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC (region specific), among others. However, if recent reports are to be believed, the South Korean giant wants to keep prices in line with the Galaxy S23 series. This means that there will be discounts and measures to prevent unit prices from inflating and it appears that the decision to use UFS 3.1 on the base model rather than UFS 4.0 is part of this strategy.

For the uninitiated, UFS 4.0 is the latest technology chosen by flagship phones including OnePlus 11 and Google Pixel 8 Pro, among others. There are a few exceptions like the Pixel 8 and even the Samsung Galaxy S23 (basic configuration).

UFS 4.0 is technically twice as fast in sequential reading and sequential writing as UFS 3.1 while consuming 46% less power. Faster flash storage results in faster app load times and benefits memory-intensive apps without lag. Although UFS 3.1 is not old-fashioned technology, having a faster storage system makes flagship devices future-proof unless you change phones often.

Samsung Galaxy S24 series pricing strategy

Samsung took shortcuts to make the Galaxy S24 series the same price as the Galaxy S23 series. It will likely cost $799.99 for the Galaxy S24, $999.99 for the Galaxy S24 Plus, and $1,199.99 for the high-end Galaxy S24 Ultra. It will use its in-house Exynos 2400 SoC on the standard and Plus variants in some regions, which should save it a ton compared to the more expensive Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC.

Apart from this, available RAM is also part of the discussions at Samsung due to memory price inflation. However, there is no definite information on the specifications yet, so fingers crossed. The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is expected to launch on January 17, which only leaves us with a few weeks.