Lecture: Samsung S24 Ultra Review (2024)

Key Points

• Price: $1,300
• Main Argument: The S24 Ultra combines the best features from all high-end phones, making it the ultimate phone for 2024.
• **Evolution of Ultra Series: **
  • Initially focused on high specs (megapixels, zoom)
  • Added S Pen, refined features, replaced Note
  • Now combines the best hardware and software

Design & Display

• Design: Similar to last year's model, but has significant improvements
• Display:
  • 6.8-inch Quad HD AMOLED
  • 120Hz LTPO
  • Brightness: 2,600 nits (highest available)
  • Completely flat design
  • Anti-reflective coating
  • Ultra-fast ultrasonic fingerprint reader

Battery Life

• Battery: 5,000 mAh
• Charging:
  • 45W wired
  • 25W wireless
• Performance:
  • Long battery life, up to two full days with high usage
  • Efficient at 1440p and 120Hz

Performance

• Processor: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
• RAM: 12GB
• Stylus: S Pen is the only high-end stylus available
• Gaming: Exceptional gaming performance, large vapor chamber for cooling, incorporates ray tracing

Camera System

• Camera Specs:
  • Primary: 200 MP
  • Ultra Wide
  • Two Telephoto Cameras (3X and New 50 MP 5X)
• Improvements:
  • Better medium-range and multi-range zoom
  • Consistent quality across different modes
• Software Enhancements:
  • Automated scene detection and optimization
  • Remaster button for enhancing photos
  • Erase Reflections & Background Blur
  • Magic Editor for generative fill and object removal

Software & AI Features

• AI Features:
  • Advanced Intelligence for photos, live translation, and document reading
  • Google Lens integration: faster searches with Circle to Search
• Updates: 7 years of security and software updates
• Lock Screen Widgets: Introduced similar to iOS

Competitive Edge

• Comparisons with iPhone:
  • Competes directly by integrating similar iPhone features
  • Emulates hardware (titanium build) and software trends (always-on display)

Summary

• Pros:
  • Comprehensive feature set
  • Excellent performance and battery life
  • Superior display and camera options
  • Significant AI and software perks
  • Long-term software support
• Cons: Expensive, other models in the lineup offer most features at a lower cost
• Conclusion: Best in class for those willing to spend $1,300, offering unbeatable combination of features and performance.