Review of The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The camera system is versatile, featuring a 200MP main sensor, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP 3x telephoto, and a new 50MP 5x telephoto lens. While the switch from 10x to 5x optical zoom sparked debate, the higher-resolution sensor delivers sharp, detailed shots up to 10x with hybrid zoom, excelling in various lighting conditions. Galaxy AI enhances photography with features like Generative Edit and scene optimization, though some users note occasional issues with moving subjects. Battery life is exceptional, with a 5,000mAh cell lasting over 16 hours in tests, outpacing many rivals, and 45W fast charging is reliable, if not the fastest.
The S Pen remains a unique productivity tool, perfect for notes and precise editing, while Galaxy AI features like Circle to Search, Live Translation, and note summarization add practical value, though some may require subscriptions post-2025. The software, running One UI 6.1 on Android 14, is feature-rich but can feel cluttered with complex menus and bloatware. Seven years of OS updates ensure longevity, making it a future-proof investment. However, its $1,300 price, lack of Qi2 charging, and bulky design may deter some.
Pros : Stunning display, top-tier performance, versatile cameras, long battery life, S
Pen, seven-year updates.
Cons: Expensive, complex software, no 10x optical zoom, bulky design.
Verdict : The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a technological marvel for power users,
blending cutting-edge hardware with AI smarts, though its price and software
complexity may not suit everyone.
General
|
Brand |
Samsung |
|
Model |
Galaxy
S24 Ultra |
|
Device
Type |
Smartphone |
|
Release
Date |
24
January 2024 |
|
Status |
Available |
Hardware & Software
|
Operating
System |
Android |
|
OS
Version |
v14 |
|
User
Interface |
One
UI 6.1.1 |
|
Chipset |
Qualcomm
SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
|
CPU |
Octa
core (3.39 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 3.1 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 2.9
GHz, Dual core, Cortex A720 + 2.2 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A520) |
|
CPU
Cores |
8
Cores |
|
Architecture |
64
bit |
|
Fabrication |
4
nm |
|
GPU |
Adreno
750 |
Display
|
Display
Type |
Dynamic
LTPO AMOLED 2X |
|
Screen
Size |
6.8
inches (17.27 cm) |
|
Resolution |
1440x3120
px (QHD+) |
|
Aspect
Ratio |
19.5:9 |
|
Pixel
Density |
505
ppi |
|
Screen
to Body Ratio |
88.34
% |
|
Screen
Protection |
Corning
Gorilla Glass, Glass Armor |
|
Bezel-less
Display |
Yes
with punch-hole display |
|
Touch
Screen |
Capacitive
Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
|
Brightness |
2600
nits |
|
HDR
10 / HDR + support |
HDR
10+ |
|
Refresh
Rate |
120Hz |
|
Notch |
Punch-hole |
|
Features |
Always-on
display |
CamerasPrimary Camera
|
Camera
Setup |
Quad |
|
Resolution |
200
MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera, 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera,
10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera, 50 MP f/3.4 |
|
Autofocus |
Laser
autofocus, Multi-directional PD autofocus, Super Quad Pixel autofocus |
|
OIS |
Yes |
|
Flash |
LED
Flash |
|
Image
Resolution |
16000
x 12500 Pixels |
|
Settings |
Exposure
compensation, ISO control |
|
Zoom |
10x
optical zoom |
|
Shooting
Modes |
Continuous
Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), SuperMoon |
|
Aperture |
f/1.7 |
|
Camera
Features |
Auto
Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, Slo-motion, Ultra Steady Video, Video
HDR, Bokeh portrait video, Video Pro Mode, Stereo recording |
|
Video
Recording |
7680x4320,
3840x2160, 1920x1080 |
|
Video
FPS |
30
fps, 60 fps, 240 fps |
|
Image
Stabilization |
Yes |
Selfie Camera
|
Camera
Setup |
Single |
|
Resolution |
12
MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
|
Autofocus |
Dual
Pixel PD autofocus |
|
Video
Recording |
3840x2160,
1920x1080 |
|
Video
FPS |
30
fps |
|
Aperture |
f/2.2 |
Design
|
Height |
162.3
mm |
|
Width |
79
mm |
|
Thickness |
8.6
mm |
|
Weight |
232
grams |
|
Build |
Back:
Gorilla Glass |
|
Colors |
Titanium
Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, , Titanium Blue, Titanium Green,
Titanium OrangeTitanium Yellow |
|
Waterproof |
Water
resistant (up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meter) |
|
IP
Rating |
IP68 |
|
Ruggedness |
Dust
proof |
Battery
|
Battery
type |
Li-Ion
(Lithium Ion) |
|
Capacity |
5000
mAh |
|
Wireless
Charging |
Yes |
|
Quick
Charging |
Fast,
45W: 65 % in 30 minutes |
|
Reverse
Charging |
Yes |
|
Placement |
Non-removable |
|
USB
Type-C |
USB
Type-C 3.2 |
Memory
|
Internal
Storage |
256
GB |
|
Storage
Type |
UFS
4.0 |
|
USB
OTG |
Yes |
|
RAM |
12
GB |
|
RAM
Type |
LPDDR5X |
Network
& Connectivity
|
Network |
2G,
3G, 4G, 5G |
|
SIM
Slot |
Dual
SIM, GSM+GSM |
|
SIM
Size |
SIM1:
Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
|
EDGE |
Available |
|
GPRS |
Available |
|
VoLTE |
Yes |
|
Speed |
HSPA,
LTE (up to 7CA), 5G |
|
WLAN |
Wi-Fi
7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax) 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO |
|
Bluetooth |
v5.3 |
|
GPS |
Yes
with A-GPS, Glonass |
|
Wi-fi
Hotspot |
Yes |
|
NFC |
Yes |
|
USB |
Mass
storage device, USB charging |
Sensors
& security
|
Light
Sensor |
Light
sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
|
Fingerprint
Sensor |
Yes |
|
Finger
Sensor Position |
On-screen |
|
Finger
Sensor Type |
Ultrasonic |
|
Face
Unlock |
Yes |
Multimedia
|
Loudspeaker |
Yes |
|
Audio
Jack |
USB
Type-C |
|
Video |
8K@24/30fps,
4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
|
Document
Reader |
Yes |
More
|
Made
By |
Korea |
|
Features |
Accelerometer,
gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless
DeX,(desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband,(UWB) support |

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