Samsung Galaxy S

Q: What are the differences between the Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, S22 and S23?

Samsung Galaxy S20: Introduction of 120 Hz display refresh rate for smoother scrolling and gameplay. Samsung Galaxy S21: Improved camera zoom and video features, including Director's View. Samsung Galaxy S22: Key feature: Significant improvements in night and low-light photography through the introduction of adaptive pixel technology. Supports the S-Pen. Samsung Galaxy S23: The S23 is almost the same size as the S22, but is 36g lighter because this model's frame is made of aluminium instead of titanium. Samsung Galaxy S24: The S24 is slightly smaller than the previous model and therefore also slightly lighter, but accordingly has a slightly smaller battery and slightly less RAM; otherwise, everything has remained the same.

Q: How long are software updates guaranteed for?

Samsung has improved its software update policy over the past few years and now commits to providing software updates for its Galaxy S devices for a longer period of time. As of 2021, Samsung offers at least four years of Android operating system updates and up to five years of security updates for its Galaxy S flagship devices. As of 2020, three years were still guaranteed.

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What are the differences between the Samsung Galaxy S20, S21, S22, S23, and S24?

Samsung Galaxy S20: Introduction of 120 Hz display refresh rate for smoother scrolling and gameplay.
Samsung Galaxy S21: Improved camera zoom and video features, including Director's View.
Samsung Galaxy S22: Key feature: significant improvements in night and low-light photography through the introduction of adaptive pixel technology. Supports the S-Pen.
Samsung Galaxy S23: The S23 is almost the same size as the S22, but is 36g lighter because this model's frame is made of aluminium instead of titanium.
Samsung Galaxy S24: The S24 is slightly smaller than the previous model and therefore also slightly lighter, but accordingly has a slightly smaller battery and slightly less RAM; otherwise, everything is the same.

What is the difference between Standard, Galaxy S+ (Plus), and Galaxy Ultra?

The differences between these model variants follow a similar pattern to the iPhone models, where 'Plus' or 'Pro Max' offer larger screens and sometimes additional camera features, while the 'Pro' or 'Ultra' models have the most advanced specifications and features.

How long are software updates guaranteed for?

Samsung has improved its software update policy in recent years and now commits to providing software updates for its Galaxy S devices for a longer period of time. As of 2021, Samsung offers at least four years of Android operating system updates and up to five years of security updates for its Galaxy S flagship devices. As of 2020, three years were still guaranteed.

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