Summary of overseas reviews of Samsung's top-of-the-line smartphone 'Galaxy S24 Ultra' equipped with Galaxy AI & 6.8-inch flat display & S Pen



The Galaxy S24 Ultra , the flagship model of Samsung's Android smartphone ``Galaxy'' series, will appear in the United States on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. Multiple overseas media outlets have already published reviews of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is the first smartphone to be equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and features the on-device AI function 'Galaxy AI.'

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: all that and AI - The Verge

https://www.theverge.com/24053907/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-review-ai-screen-camera-battery

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs S22 Ultra: Comparing premium flagships
https://www.xda-developers.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-vs-s22-ultra/

Galaxy S24 Ultra review: Samsung's AI reinforcements have arrived
https://www.engadget.com/galaxy-s24-ultra-review-samsungs-ai-reinforcements-have-arrived-specs-price-191508062.html?guccounter=1

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review: This Is the Benchmark for an AI Phone
https://www.makeuseof.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-review/

◆Body size/exterior
The Galaxy S24 Ultra's body size is 162.3mm x 79mm x 8.6mm and weighs approximately 233g. According to XDA-Developers, the shape of the main body is almost the same as the Galaxy S22 Ultra two generations ago, but the screen is completely flat, more linear, and slightly heavier. The Verge says, ``We appreciate the flat design, but it can be uncomfortable to hold in the hand.We think the titanium exterior finish is beautiful, but it's still large and heavy. It's a smartphone.''



MakeUseOf, a smartphone-related news site, also says, ``The corners of the device feel quite sharp and can be irritating if your hands hit them when holding the phone.'' However, the main body's titanium frame has a matte finish that makes it less likely to attract fingerprints, and the device received favorable reviews for its improved touch.

◆Display
The Galaxy S24 Ultra's display is a 6.8-inch organic EL display with a refresh rate of 120Hz, HDR support, and a maximum brightness of 2600 nits. According to Engadget, the bezels are narrower and the display area is wider than the previous generation.

In addition, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a built-in stylus pen, the S Pen, and MakeUseOf commented, ``Having a completely flat display is beneficial due to the specifications of the S Pen.'' According to XDA-Developers, the display has improved responsiveness to the S Pen, and lag has been significantly improved.



In addition, Corning's Gorilla Armor glass is pasted on the front and back, which improves durability and significantly reduces glare outdoors. Furthermore, the brightness of the display is high, so all the media praised the display for being clearly visible even under direct sunlight.

◆Software
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is an Android smartphone, but the UI uses version 6.1 of 'One UI' developed by Samsung. XDA-Developers called One UI 'sophisticated and perfect for large smartphones.' The Verge also said, ``There are still things that irritate me about Samsung's software, and there are a lot of proprietary apps and features that I have no use for.'' However, with the highly customizable OneUI, you can eliminate many of these things and have peace of mind. 'You can live in the country.'

In addition, MakeUseOf said, ``The fact that you can receive an incredible seven years of software updates, comparable to Google's Pixel 8, is incredible for people who plan to continue using the device even after their contract with their carrier ends.'' 'This is an advantage.'

◆Hardware
The lower model Galaxy S24/S24 Plus is equipped with Samsung's Exynos chip, but the Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset. Qualcomm claims that Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 has improved CPU performance by 30% and GPU performance by 25% compared to the previous generation Snapdragon 8 gen 2. The Verge estimates that the RAM is 12GB and the processing performance is OK.

In the GeekBench 6 benchmark test conducted by MakeUseOf, the single score of the Galaxy S24 Ultra was 2186 and the multi-core score was 6659. Compared to the iPhone 15 Pro equipped with the A17Pro chip, which had a single-core score of 2920 and a multi-core score of 7186, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is slightly lower than the iPhone 15 Pro, but MakeUseOf says, ``The Galaxy S24 Ultra has better thermal management. 'This results in higher performance that lasts longer.'

In fact, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has been found to have a larger internal cooling mechanism than the S23 Ultra.



◆AI function
The AI function benefits from Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and the Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with 'Galaxy AI'. Galaxy AI is an AI suite that handles three tasks: text and translation, photo editing, and search. Since AI is basically performed on the device, there is no need to connect to the Internet.

The Verge used Galaxy AI's live translation on a call with a Japanese-speaking colleague, and said it was ideal for short conversations because it translated the conversation appropriately. However, there were cases where it did not go well if the spoken language was too casual.

Regarding live translation by Galaxy AI, Engadget says, ``It is sufficient to use in an emergency while traveling, but there may be some discomfort in terms of word selection and pace of conversation.Especially during a call, the AI processing is The experience felt a little clunky at times, having to wait for it to catch up.'

Additionally, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with ' Circle to Search,' which allows you to search by simply tracing or circling images or text. All media have praised this ``Kokotte Search''. MakeUseOf goes so far as to boast that ``other forms of searching are obsolete because you can find out what you're searching for so quickly and accurately,'' and The Verge says, ``Now that we've gotten used to searching around, we can't stop using the old methods.'' I don’t want to go back.”



◆Camera
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with the following five types of cameras.

・Main camera: 200 megapixels, f/1.7, optical image stabilization
・3x telephoto camera: 10 megapixels, f/2.4, optical image stabilization
・5x telephoto camera: 50 megapixels, f/3.4, optical image stabilization
・Ultra wide-angle camera: 12 megapixel ・f/2.2
・Selfie camera: 12 megapixels, f/2.2

Compared to the previous generation model S23 Ultra, it is the same except that the 10x telephoto camera is removed and replaced with a higher resolution 5x telephoto camera. Furthermore, XDA Developer says that in combination with the built-in Galaxy AI, it is possible to quickly and easily edit the photos taken on the spot.



MakeUseOf reports, ``Despite the increased resolution, it was less consistent in difficult lighting conditions, and overall felt less stable than the S23 Ultra.'' However, MakeUseOf assumes that this instability is caused by software and will definitely be resolved in the future.

MacRumors , an Apple-related news site, is comparing the cameras of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Galaxy S24 Ultra and publishing the results in a movie.

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro Max - YouTube


Below are photos taken with iPhone 15 Pro Max on the left and Galaxy S24 Ultra on the right. When comparing images taken with the main camera of both devices under the same lighting conditions, the Galaxy S24 Ultra gives the impression that the images are brighter and clearer.



A landscape photo taken outdoors in dim light under a cloudy day. The colors of the Galaxy S24 Ultra appear to be warmer than those of the iPhone 15 Pro Max.



A photograph of a building illuminated by lights at night. The light of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is slightly suppressed, and the pattern of the architectural tiles can be clearly expressed.



MacRumors evaluates that ``Galaxy S24 Ultra can take better photos even in dark places,'' but also says that Galaxy S24 Ultra tends to take photos that are a little too clear due to AI processing. .



A photo of a ship taken with the 30x digital zoom of the iPhone 15 Pro Max and a photo of the ship taken with the 25x digital zoom of the Galaxy S24 Ultra.



Furthermore, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is capable of 100x digital zoom, but MaxRumors says that the 100x digital zoom does not produce very good photos. However, he does not know if there are cases where people would routinely take pictures with 100x digital zoom.



◆Battery
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a battery capacity of 5000mAh, and the battery life is said to be longer than the previous generation due to improved power efficiency. According to Engadget, when playing videos locally to verify battery life, the battery life was 24 hours and 19 minutes, which is more than 4 hours longer than the S23 Ultra. Depending on usage conditions, it seems that it could be used for two days without charging.



When tested by The Verge, the daily battery usage due to constant display was about 7%. If the device was used lightly all day long, the battery level would be 50% at bedtime, and on days when the display was on for more than 5 hours, the battery level would be around 30% at bedtime. The Verge commented on battery life, saying, ``It's average for a modern flagship phone, but I wish the battery performance was a little better overall.''

Regarding charging, the Galaxy S24 Ultra supports 45W wired charging with a USB-C cable and 15W wireless charging with Qi. However, The Verge says, ``It's really unfortunate that it doesn't support Qi2, which supports MagSafe.'' Regarding this point, XDA-Developer also expressed a similar opinion, leaving a harsh comment that ``Samsung is clearly behind the times.''

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