Galaxy S24 Ultra One Week Later! The Good, The Bad…

Summary

The video reviews the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra after 1 week of use. It praises the bright, anti-reflective display, excellent performance, refined design with flat display, and fantastic cameras including portrait mode and super HDR. Downsides mentioned are slower charging speeds compared to competitors and uncertainty around future pricing of AI features after 2025. Overall the phone is called the best Samsung has to offer, with few flaws found after extensive testing and daily use.

Takeaways

• 😀 The S24 Ultra has an incredible, extremely bright and anti-reflective display that outperforms the iPhone 15 Pro Max
• 👍 The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip provides elite performance for gaming, AI and everything you throw at it
• 🔋 Battery life remains strong at around 7 hours screen-on time despite upgraded features that use more power
• 📸 The cameras capture steady, high-quality photos and video with excellent portrait mode and Super HDR
• ⚙️ One UI 6.1 brings useful upgrades like seeing your wallpaper on the lock screen
• 🆕 The flat display is better for S Pen use, screen protectors and durability over the curved displays
• 🤳 The redesigned, flatter titanium rails improve grip and in-hand feel
• ⚡ 45W charging is still fast but increased speeds would be nice for quick top-ups
• 😕 AI features will be free until end of 2025 then may cost around $2.99 per month afterwards
• 🏆 Overall, the S24 Ultra has virtually no downsides and is the best, most premium Samsung phone yet

Q & A

What are the main positives of the S24 Ultra's display?

The S24 Ultra has an extremely bright display at 2600 nits, and it is also anti-reflective which helps a lot when using the phone outside. The anti-reflective coating makes dark mode very usable outdoors.

How does the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 compare in the S24 Ultra?

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in the S24 Ultra is a customized version made specifically for Samsung Galaxy phones. Benchmark tests show it is the most powerful Android chip currently, excelling at gaming, AI, and general performance.

What are some of the camera improvements in the S24 Ultra?

The S24 Ultra has smoother and more stable 4K 60fps video recording with cleaner zooming. Portrait mode photos have excellent detail and background separation. Super HDR makes photos look more vibrant and lively.

What are the downsides of the charging speed?

The S24 Ultra is still limited to 45W charging like previous models. With the large 5000mAh battery, 0-65% charging still takes 30 minutes. Faster charging would help in situations where you need to quickly top up the battery before going out.

How long will the AI features be free?

Samsung is providing the S24 AI features for free until the end of 2025. After that period ends, it's unknown if some features will become paid and how much they might cost per month.

What are some of the software customization options?

With Android, you can customize things like icons, themes, and skins. You can even install multiple skins and switch between them whenever you want.

How does the build quality compare to previous models?

The S24 Ultra has a flattened titanium frame which improves durability and in-hand feel compared to the curved frames before. The flat display is also better for S Pen use and screen protectors.

What pre-order deals are available?

Samsung is offering up to $750 trade-in credit, $150 accessory credit, free storage upgrades, discounts on Samsung Care+, and other deals for those who pre-order the S24 Ultra before March 10.

What are the reviewer's overall thoughts on the S24 Ultra?

He is very impressed with nearly every aspect like the display, performance, software, cameras, and build quality. The only negatives he points out are slower charging and potential paid AI features.

Who would the reviewer recommend the S24 Ultra for?

With its premium features and specs, he recommends the S24 Ultra for anyone looking for the absolute best Android phone experience currently available.