Samsung’s latest Galaxy S24 lineup marks a significant leap in AI integration, with the S24 Ultra standing out as the top Android phone of today. This premium model introduces the cutting-edge Galaxy AI model, unlocking a range of generative capabilities such as real-time phone call translations, image-based Google searches by circling objects on screen, AI-powered photo editing and transcriptions, and a Chat Assist feature for nuanced messaging tones.
Continuing the legacy of its predecessor, the S23 Ultra, the S24 Ultra sports a spacious 6.8-inch AMOLED display and a robust 5,000mAh battery. Despite a price increase to $1,299 (up $100 from the S23 Ultra), the enhancements are well justified. The S24 Ultra boasts a lightweight yet durable titanium frame, a departure from last year’s aluminum build, and incorporates Corning’s advanced Gorilla Armor for added protection.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra sets a new standard in display protection, significantly reducing glare for an enhanced viewing experience. ZDNet’s Jason Hiner noted that this improvement makes the S24 Ultra’s screen more enjoyable to use compared to flagship competitors like the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Reddit users echoed this sentiment, praising the anti-reflective glass for its noticeable impact.
Beneath its sleek exterior, the S24 Ultra houses an upgraded Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset for smoother graphics and advanced AI capabilities, along with 12GB of RAM (up from last year’s 8GB). The display brightness has also been ramped up to an impressive 2,600 nits, a substantial improvement over the previous 1,750 nits.
The camera system receives a significant boost with a new 50MP telephoto lens offering 5x optical zoom. This upgrade translates to sharper, less noisy images with improved light capture capabilities, as highlighted by Hiner’s review.
