Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
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CAMERA: Excellent—9.3/10
SIZE: Largest Android
BATTERY: Excellent—9.4/10
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a premium option offering a top-of-the-line camera system that is assessed to be excellent, especially in photos where it ranks the highest. It has a large 6.8-inch OLED display and a high-capacity 5000 mAh battery, providing a good balance between screen size and battery life. The storage capacity starts at 256GB which is generous for most users. The phone is equipped with the latest processor and holds 12GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance. It features an Android operating system and does not have a headphone jack, but includes front-facing stereo speakers and an integrated stylus, appealing to those who appreciate extra features for productivity and creativity. With a high refresh rate display, it's great for smooth visuals, and it's also water and dust resistant. If you prioritize camera quality, screen size, and battery life in a smartphone and are comfortable with a higher price point, the Galaxy S24 Ultra might be a compelling choice. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- Exceptional camera quality
- Long battery life
- Large, high-quality display
- High refresh rate screen
- Powerful processor and RAM
Cons
- Heavyweight
- No headphone jack
- High price point
- Limited color options
Ratings by Category
Performance:5.0
The Performance rating is based on GeekBench performance benchmark scores, combined with PerfectRec’s assessment of real-life typical use cases.
Overall Camera:4.9
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's camera is considered to have poor selfie quality, despite being rated as a very important feature. Other aspects such as photo resolution, software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance are rated good to excellent, but the selfie score significantly lowers the overall perception..
Battery Life:4.9
The Battery Life rating is based on overall actual measured battery life during typical usage.
Photos:4.9
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes poor photos largely because of its subpar selfie quality, which is considered very important. Additionally, while other aspects like resolution and dynamic range are commendable, the software experience for the camera does not meet expectations, further impacting the overall photo quality.
Videos:4.5
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes poor videos because the software experience for video is rated as very good, which may not meet the expectations for an Ultra model, and particularly struggles with low light performance which is also rated as very good but implies there is room for improvement in this area. Additionally, despite having excellent stabilization and dynamic range, the noted shortcomings in software experience and low light performance can significantly impact the overall video quality.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,300 | ||
Brand | Samsung | ||
Operating System | Android | ||
Release Date | January 24, 2024 | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | 6.8" | ||
Resolution | 3120 x 1440 | ||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | ||
Pixels Per Inch | 505 | ||
Display Type | OLED | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | SD8G3 | ||
Internal Storage | 256 GB | ||
RAM | 12 GB | ||
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score  | 9.4/10 | ||
Photos Score | 9.7/10 | ||
Videos Score | 8.4/10 | ||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto, Super Telephoto | ||
Main Camera | 200 megapixels + OIS | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 10.4 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 5000 mAh | ||
Wireless Charging | Yes | ||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | ||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (4.5 watts) | ||
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | 6.39" x 3.11" | ||
Weight | 8.18 oz | ||
Back Material | Glass | ||
Stereo Speakers | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | Yes | ||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | ||
A2DP | Yes | ||
WiFi Version | 7 | ||
NFC | Yes | ||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 276 | ||
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | ||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | ||
Color | Titanium Blue, Titanium Orange, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Green | ||
Stock Android | No | ||
SD Card | No | ||
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