Samsung Achieves Significant Smartphone Milestone with Galaxy AI

Samsung marks a pivotal moment in the smartphone industry as its Galaxy S24 Ultra, powered by Galaxy AI, secures a spot in the global top-selling smartphones list, breaking a six-year drought for the Galaxy S series.

Wow, talk about a comeback! Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra has smashed its way into the global top-selling smartphones list—something the Galaxy S series hasn’t pulled off since 2018. And guess what’s stealing the spotlight? Yep, it’s that slick Galaxy AI, turning heads and shaking up the market like nobody’s business.

Counterpoint Research’s fresh-off-the-press report spills the tea: the S24 Ultra’s spot on that coveted list isn’t just luck. It’s all about being the trailblazer with generative AI in smartphones. Harshit Rastogi from Counterpoint didn’t mince words—being first with GenAI features? That’s the golden ticket, and Samsung’s cashing in big time.

Let’s talk features, because Samsung’s not playing around. Their Galaxy AI suite is like having a Swiss Army knife in your pocket. Live translation tools? Check. Interpreter mode for when you’re lost in translation? Yep. AI that makes your photos look like they were shot by a pro? Absolutely. Sure, there’s a learning curve (local accents, we’re looking at you), but folks are loving it.

Annika Bizon, Samsung’s marketing whiz in the U.K. and Ireland, puts it simply: they’re all about using tech to make life easier and give you back your time. With new tricks up its sleeve like Now Bar, Now Brief, and a whole squad of ‘Assist’ features (Call, Chat, Browsing, Transcript—you name it), Samsung’s redefining what a smartphone can do. And let’s be real, it’s about time.

Apple’s dipping its toes into AI, sure, but Samsung? They dove in headfirst with Galaxy AI, and it’s paying off. As the smartphone world keeps spinning, one thing’s clear: AI isn’t just the future; it’s the now, and Samsung’s leading the charge.