Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review
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Editor's ChoiceThe Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra firmly establishes itself as an enterprise-grade powerhouse, excelling with its vivid, incredibly bright display and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset that tears through any task. Its integrated S-Pen remains a unique productivity advantage for note-takers and creatives. While the versatile camera system captures stunning detail, particularly with its 200MP main sensor, for sheer computational photography magic and consistent video performance across all lenses, the iPhone 15 Pro Max still holds a slight edge.
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Outstanding check_circle Pros
- The stunning Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display reaches an incredible 2600 nits peak brightness, making outdoor viewing effortless and delivering vibrant, sharp visuals with buttery smooth 120Hz scrolling for all content.
- The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset provides blistering performance, handling demanding games, intensive multitasking, and on-device AI features without any noticeable slowdowns, ensuring a premium user experience.
- The 200 MP main camera captures incredible detail and excels in varied lighting conditions, allowing for significant cropping and flexibility in post-processing without sacrificing image quality. OIS ensures stable shots and video.
- The 5000 mAh battery easily provides a full day of heavy use, from intensive 5G browsing to gaming, giving users confidence that their phone won't die before they do.
cancel Cons
- While 45W wired charging quickly replenishes power (65% in 30 minutes), it's not class-leading compared to faster solutions from some competitors, meaning longer full charge times.
- Its large 6.8-inch display and robust, angular build result in a substantial device that can feel unwieldy for one-handed use and might be challenging for smaller pockets.
- The S24 Ultra commands a premium price, positioning it at the very top end of the smartphone market, making it a significant investment that might not fit every budget.
Technical Specifications
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NETWORK
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
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LAUNCH
| Announced | 2024, January 17 |
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| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 24 |
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BODY
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
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| Weight | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
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DISPLAY
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
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| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor |
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PLATFORM
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8.0 |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
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MEMORY
| Card slot | No |
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| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
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MAIN CAMERA
| Quad | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
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| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
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SELFIE CAMERA
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
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| Features | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
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SOUND
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | No |
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COMMS
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
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FEATURES
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
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BATTERY
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
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| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
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MISC
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange |
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| Models | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS |
| SAR | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) |
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