After a delightful year with the Samsung S23 Ultra, I recently upgraded to the latest Galaxy S24 Ultra model. In this detailed review, I'll share my overall experiences with this flagship Samsung mobile, highlighting its impressive features.
Join me as I explore what sets it apart and whether it's a worthy upgrade, especially when compared to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.
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Dimensions and Build Quality
In terms of its body structure, the S24 boasts a Titanium Frame, a notable upgrade from its predecessor's aluminum frame, enhancing overall durability and toughness.
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The screen protection has been elevated to Gorilla Glass Armor, currently the strongest glass available. In comparison, its predecessor featured Gorilla Glass Victus 2.
While other dimensions and weights remain nearly identical to last year's S23 Ultra, these structural enhancements contribute to the S24's robust and advanced design.
Galaxy S24 Ultra Display Experience
The screen brightness sees a significant improvement, reaching a peak of 2600 nits, an impressive 850 nits more than the Galaxy S23 Ultra. With the addition of Vision Booster technology and an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz, the S24 delivers enhanced visual performance.
S24 Ultra Processor and Storage
Empowered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra promises enhanced performance, improved thermals, and extended battery life. Offering versatility, the S24 Ultra is available in three storage options: the base variant with 256GB and the top-tier variant boasting an impressive 1TB storage capacity.
Camera Quality of Galaxy S24 Ultra
The S24 Ultra has a 200MP main camera, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom, and a larger 50MP telephoto camera with 5X optical zoom. In this setup 50MP camera is new and it takes clearer and sharper portrait photos.
New AI Features of Galaxy S24
The S24 Ultra features Galaxy AI with artificial intelligence features like Live Translate, Notes Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Transcript Assist, Circle to Search, and Generative Edit suggestions for photos and videos.
Battery Life of Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with a powerful 5000mAh battery. It supports 45W fast charging, 15W fast wireless charging, and wireless powershare. In our tests, we observed a slight improvement in the battery life of the S24 Ultra compared to its predecessor.
Price of Galaxy S24 Ultra
The S24 Ultra is priced at USD 1,299, which converts to over ₹1.08 lakh. However, several reports suggest that the expected price of the S24 in India will be between ₹1,34,000 and ₹1,37,000.
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Tech Rater Verdict
In our review, we found that the S24 Ultra is the best camera phone available to date. It boasts a superior processor, excellent build quality, and newly added AI features. We were particularly impressed by features like Live Translate, Notes Assist, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Transcript Assist, Circle to Search, and Generative Edit suggestions for photos and videos.
If you already have the S23 Ultra, the new version isn't a big change, but it has a slightly better camera, build, AI features, and performance. If you're looking to buy a new top-of-the-line phone, this one is a good choice.