What you should know
- Samsung‘s Galaxy S24 line of phones has been officially announced, with details about what is included in the box now available.
- The box includes the Galaxy S24 phone, a USB-C charging and data transfer cable, a SIM ejection tool, and paper inserts. This is the same across the entire line-up, including the Galaxy S24 Plus and Galaxy S24 Ultra.
- Not included in the box are a charging brick, headphones, and a protective case. This is standard for flagship phones in the western world, with many users now opting for wireless earbuds and purchasing their own cases.
- The Galaxy S24 is compatible with the Galaxy S23’s charging brick. However, older charging bricks may not allow the phone to reach its maximum charging speed or use its fast charging features.
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The Galaxy S24 line from Samsung is here, folks! The Unpacked event has wrapped up, and we’ve got the lowdown on these flagship phones. Will they make it to the top of the phone heap? Time will tell.
But let’s get down to brass tacks. What’s in the box? It’s a wild world for phone enthusiasts these days. Some phones come with all the bells and whistles, screen protectors and cases included. Others, not even a charging brick. So, what’s the deal with the Galaxy S24?
Here’s what you’ll find in the box: a Galaxy S24 phone (no surprise there), a USB-C charging and data transfer cable, a SIM ejection tool, and the usual paper inserts. And just to be clear, the contents are the same across the entire line-up. So, whether you’re eyeing the Galaxy S24, the supercharged Galaxy S24 Plus, or the top-tier Galaxy S24 Ultra, the box contents are pretty much the same.
What’s missing from the box? A charging brick, headphones, and a protective case. We saw this coming. It’s been the norm for flagship phones in the western world for a while now. The lack of a charging brick isn’t exactly news. And with the rise of wireless earbuds, it’s not shocking that they’re not included. The gadgets are pretty smart these days. But hey, a case wouldn’t hurt! Sadly, that’s not Samsung’s style. That said, Samsung does have some snazzy new official Galaxy S24 case designs, so you might want to check those out.
Now, let’s tackle the big question. Can you use the Galaxy S23’s charging brick with the Galaxy S24? The short answer is yes, so don’t rush out to upgrade. The Galaxy S24 supports charging up to 25W, but the bigger S24 Plus and S24 Ultra models can handle up to 45W wired charging, just like the Galaxy S23 series. So, if you’ve got a charging brick that matches your Galaxy S23’s charging capabilities, it’ll work with your new Galaxy S24 too.
But if you’re using an older charging brick, it might not let your Galaxy S24 reach its maximum charging speed. It also won’t enable the phone’s fast charging features. So, you might want to think about an upgrade. The Galaxy S24 series comes with the expected components, but Samsung could do better. Higher charging speeds mean a new adapter, which means another purchase for anyone getting a Galaxy S24 phone.
