Samsung Galaxy A24 in Malaysia: RAM claims and pricing examined
Samsung has published promotional material for the Galaxy A24 that has raised questions about the device’s memory specifications in Malaysia. A detailed note from SamMobile highlights a discrepancy between what is advertised and what is actually inside the phone.
The ads state that the Galaxy A24 comes with 16GB of RAM. In reality, the handset is equipped with 8GB of physical RAM. Any additional memory shown in the marketing cannot be treated as true RAM; the phone uses a virtual memory mechanism that leverages non-volatile storage to hold temporary data when the native RAM runs short. Such storage is substantially slower than actual RAM and does not provide the same performance or responsiveness as physical memory.
SamMobile notes that the claim of 16GB of RAM is accompanied by an asterisk. This footnote, presented in smaller print at the bottom of the title, explains that the RAM expansion feature relies on a particular technology and is subject to limitations in real-world use.
In Malaysia, the Galaxy A24 is priced at 1,000 Malaysian ringgit, which is roughly around 17.3 thousand rubles based on the exchange rate from May 12. This price point places the device within the middle tier of the local market for contemporary Samsung smartphones, reflecting its positioning against competing models with similar memory configurations.
Previously, there were reports from socialbites.ca that HTC would unveil a new flagship, the U23 Pro, featuring 12GB of RAM. That information appeared in coverage around mid spring, contributing to broader discussions about high-memory devices in the Android segment at that time.