Galaxy S24 base model could offer 12GB RAM in some regions

There are still four weeks to go before Samsung unveils the Galaxy S24 series flagships. However, fans have already started lamenting some of its decisions. People are particularly disappointed about the amount of RAM the company is providing on the base model. A recent leak showed that the Galaxy S24 comes with just 8GB of RAM. Thankfully, that might not be the end of the story. A 12GB RAM variant of the phone might exist too.

Samsung may be readying a Galaxy S24 variant with 12GB of RAM

If you have been following Galaxy S24 rumors since the early days, you might remember that the entire lineup was said to get a RAM boost of 4GB. To be specific, the base and Plus models were expected to ship with 12GB of RAM instead of 8GB RAM. Likewise, the Galaxy S24 Ultra would jump from 12GB  to 16GB RAM. Rumors said the company can afford this without increasing the price thanks to the switch to the in-house Exynos chipset.

However, once the Galaxy S24 phones started appearing in more detailed leaks, it became evident that the base model doesn’t have a 12GB RAM variant. Various online listings showed it with just 8GB of RAM. Noted X tipster Revegnus recently posted photographs detailing the RAM, storage, and color options for the entire Galaxy S24 lineup. It also showed 8GB RAM for the base model, though the Plus has 12GB RAM (Ultra has 12GB too).

Another tipster has now chipped in with an interesting piece of information. Ice Universe, as we know them on X, says it is “very possible” that the Galaxy S24 has 12GB RAM in some regions. They aren’t “100% sure” about the markets where Samsung could offer more RAM but their source appears confident that the phone will have two RAM options in a few markets. We might get more details soon.

The phone still starts at 128GB of storage

Early rumors also hinted at 256GB of base storage for all three Galaxy S24 models. However, it appears the base model will still start at 128GB of storage. If a 12GB RAM variant exists, Samsung may pair it with 256GB storage as standard. The other two models start at 256GB, with the Ultra going up to 1TB of storage. The Korean firm is expected to unveil the new flagship lineup on January 17, 2024, so it isn’t a long wait now.