Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

DISPLAY
Size:	6.8 inches
Resolution:	3088 x 1440 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio, 501 PPI
Technology:	Dynamic AMOLED
Refresh rate:	120Hz
Screen-to-body:	89.12 %
Peak brightness:	2600 cd/m2 (nit)
Features:	HDR support, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass Armor), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

HARDWARE
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SM8650-AB (4 nm)
Processor:	Octa-core, 1x 3.39GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x 3.1GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.2GHz Cortex-A520
GPU:	Adreno 750
RAM:	12GB
Internal storage:	256GB (UFS 4.0), not expandable
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (14)
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BATTERY
Capacity:	5000 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging:	Fast charging, Qi wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging
Max charge speed:	Wired: 45.0W; Wireless: 15.0W

CAMERA
Rear:	Quad camera
Main camera:	200 MP (OIS, Laser and PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F1.7; Focal length: 24 mm; Sensor size: 1/1.3"; Pixel size: 0.6 μm
Second camera:	50 MP (Telephoto, Periscope, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Optical zoom: 5.0x; Aperture size: F3.4; Focal Length: 111 mm
Third camera:	10 MP (Telephoto, OIS, PDAF)
Specifications:	Optical zoom: 3.0x; Aperture size: F2.4; Focal Length: 67 mm; Sensor size: 1/3.52"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Fourth camera:	12 MP (Ultra-wide, PDAF)
Specifications:	Aperture size: F2.2; Focal Length: 13 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Video recording:	7680x4320 (8K UHD) (30 fps), 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (120 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (240 fps)
Front:	12 MP
Video capture:	3840x2160 (4K UHD) (60 fps)

DESIGN Size comparison
Dimensions:	6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 inches (162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm) , thickness with camera 0.37 inches (9.5 mm)
Weight:	8.22 oz (233.0 g)
Materials:	Back: Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass); Frame: Titanium
Resistance:	Yes; IP68
Biometrics:	Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint
Features:	Stylus
Keys:	Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors:	Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange

CELLULAR
5G:	mmWave, 5G Ready
Data Speed:	LTE-A, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s
SIM type:	Dual Nano SIM + eSIM

MULTIMEDIA
Headphones:	No 3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Screen mirroring:	Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s):	for Noise cancellation

CONNECTIVITY & FEATURES
Bluetooth:	5.3
Wi-Fi:	802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, ax, Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7; Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB:	Type-C (reversible), USB 3.2
Features:	Charging, OTG
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other:	NFC, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

For the S24 Ultra design, Samsung strengthened the build, upgrading the chassis to an all-new titanium frame and a Corning Gorilla Armor glass display. Comparatively, the S23 Ultra used an aluminum frame. Is titanium and this new glass compound sturdier? Thanks to my clumsiness, I’ve already dropped the device a few times. So far, no scratches or cracks appeared—it looks like I just pulled it out of the box.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features a slightly boxier, more durable design.

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It’s a slightly thinner, slightly lighter design that makes it a smidgeon wider and shorter, but it still retains the 6.8-inch display. I’m glad it hasn’t changed much—at this point, the look and feel of the Galaxy S series devices feels iconic. As the saying goes: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

The titanium looks sleek and feels comfortable in hand, but the back catches fingerprints easily. It’s not a deal breaker, as most people just slap a case on their device for protection or just to add personal flair. But for those brave souls (i.e. not me) who decide to keep the device case-free, it may be bothersome.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the S23 Ultra have a similar design.

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Samsung also upgraded the display from 1,750 nits to a massive 2,600 nits. It’s a great brightness to have when I’m outdoors and need to check the arrival time of my Uber ride or want to surf Reddit. However, at night, there are moments when I felt I needed sunglasses to keep my eyes from squinting at the screen. Three features solved my problem here: Eyecomfort Shield, Adaptive Brightness and Dark Mode. If you don’t use these, be prepared to toss on some shades if you’re streaming at bedtime on the highest brightness settings.