Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has been designed to offer the best in class features. It promises class-leading update promise, flexible high-resolution cameras, and Galaxy AI features. The updated titanium frame of the phone feels excellent in hand, but the new $100 price increase might not feel as good on the wallet. Imagine the biggest, most complicated Swiss Army Knife with a USB-C port, a stylus, and four cameras on the back, and you have the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Key features of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra include a four-camera setup, an S Pen, a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and a new titanium frame. The phone is priced at $1,299, with the 1TB model costing as much as $1,659 before trade-in. It was available for pre-orders on January 17, 2024, before reaching open sales on January 31, and customers can purchase it from Samsung, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy, or the carriers Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile. The review unit of the phone was tested by using it for two weeks, and it was found to provide a fantastic user experience, however, the price increase does not seem justified given minimal hardware upgrades gen-on-gen, and exclusive features that aren’t quite as exclusive as they seem.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features Galaxy AI, with AI features to make texting, calling, and note-taking easier. Other features include Circle to Search and the ability to generate wallpapers. It runs on Android 14 and One UI 6.1, and comes with the promise of seven years of upgrades.
The phone has a sleek design, complete with a titanium frame, and a 6.8-inch Dynamic 2x AMOLED display. The new display is flat, compared to its previous models, which is a welcome change. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has been upgraded to the latest and greatest glass that Corning has to offer. It comes with a glare-resistant treatment and tops out at 2,600 nits of peak brightness.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a high-end flagship phone with a host of impressive features, but the hefty price tag makes it a consideration for only those willing to invest in the best of the best.