Samsung Considers Titanium for Galaxy S24 Ultra, Mirroring Apple’s Strategy. Samsung is reportedly eyeing titanium for its upcoming Galaxy S24 Ultra, a move that could redefine the luxury segment of smartphones. Following Apple’s lead, who introduced the aerospace-grade titanium with the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, Samsung is also looking to embrace this durable yet lightweight material for its flagship devices.
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The South Korean tech publication The Elec has revisited a circulating rumor, suggesting Samsung’s ambition to incorporate titanium into the framework of its next premium handset, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. Per The Elec’s account, Samsung has invested two years in researching how to effectively utilize titanium and has now given the nod for its adoption in future smartphone models.
As the tech giant sifts through potential suppliers capable of fulfilling the demand for millions of frames – mirroring the production scale of the Galaxy S23’s 15 million units – it grapples with the challenges posed by titanium’s lower yield and higher manufacturing costs. An aluminum frame, which currently features in the Galaxy series, costs Samsung less than $20 each, highlighting the cost implications of switching to titanium.
The allure of titanium, beyond its strength, is the promise of a lighter smartphone. This is exemplified by the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which is 19 grams lighter than its predecessor, the iPhone 14 Pro Max. While the weight difference might seem negligible, it contributes to an overall sense of enhanced lightness and sophistication in design.
Delving into the speculative details about the Galaxy S24, notable leaker OnLeaks anticipates that besides the titanium frame, the new model may feature a design with flatter and more rounded edges than the S23, retaining the vertically arranged camera module. Rumors also suggest a 6.1″ AMOLED display (6.7″ for the S24+) with a 120 Hz refresh rate, HDR10+, and a centrally positioned, edge-detached camera on the display.
Titanium is no stranger to Apple, which first used it in the PowerBook G4 “Titanium,” a pioneering widescreen laptop launched in January 2001. However, the material’s initial foray revealed some flaws, such as flaking, leading Apple to later adopt an aluminum-based design noted for its ultra-lightweight profile.
Samsung’s potential move into titanium for the Galaxy S24 Ultra could signal a new chapter in the evolution of high-end smartphones, promising a fusion of robust performance with elegant, feather-light design.
