Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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BEST RATING
Performance:
5.0
CAMERA: Excellent9.3/10
SIZE: Largest Android
BATTERY: Excellent9.4/10

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

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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

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GENERAL

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
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9.4/10
Photos Score
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9.7/10
Videos Score
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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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