Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - 1 Week REVIEW!

Summary

Tom Chaplin reviews the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, comparing it to the S23 Ultra. He highlights upgrades like the brighter, more anti-reflective screen, faster Snapdragon performance, and AI photo editing features. The camera has improved dynamic range and colors. Video options are more versatile with 4K recording across all lenses. Overall Tom thinks it's a solid upgrade for S22/older users, but minor changes for S23 owners.

Takeaways

• 😀 The video is a first impressions review of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
• 👁️ The S24 Ultra has a brighter, more anti-reflective screen than the S23 Ultra
• ⚡ The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip provides faster performance, especially for AI features
• 🔍 The rear camera setup is improved, with better dynamic range and colors
• 🎥 Shooting 4K 60fps video allows switching between lenses while recording
• ⏩ The shutter lag is noticeably reduced compared to the S23 Ultra
• 🖼️ New AI photo editing tools allow removing objects cleanly from images
• ⏳ Instant slow motion uses AI to convert regular videos to slow motion
• 🎨 Generative AI wallpapers are a fun new customization option
• 💸 With a starting price of $1249, the S24 Ultra is very expensive

Q & A

What phones are being compared in the video?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

What are some design changes with the S24 Ultra?

It has a flatter screen, matte titanium frame instead of glossy aluminum, reduced lower bezel, and is slightly wider but thinner than the S23 Ultra.

How much faster is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip compared to the Gen 2?

In benchmarks, it showed a 35% jump in peak performance and 30% faster GPU. Real world use may not show as significant gains.

How does the S24 Ultra's camera compare to the S23 Ultra?

The S24 handles dynamic range and colors better in most examples. The 5x optical zoom produces crisp images but isn't a huge jump over the S23's 3x zoom.

What new video features does the S24 Ultra have?

You can switch lenses while recording 4K60 video. It also supports 4K 120 recording in pro video mode.

Has the shutter lag been improved on the S24 Ultra?

Yes, shutter lag is noticeably faster now and closer to the iPhone 15 Pro Max.

What are some of the new AI photo and video editing features?

Object erase, one-tap slow motion generation, creative wallpapers, and Google Lens integration via circle drawing.

How long will the S24 Ultra receive Android OS updates?

Samsung has committed to providing 7 years of Android OS updates.

What are the storage and pricing options for the S24 Ultra?

It starts with 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for $1,249.

Should S23 Ultra owners upgrade to the S24 Ultra?

Not necessarily. Many of the camera AI features will come to the S23 series. Those with older devices may benefit more from upgrading.