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The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra was announced today, alongside its siblings, the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24+. In this article, we’re focusing on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, though. That is Samsung’s most powerful new smartphone. We already have plenty of coverage on the site, and more is coming. In this article, however, we’ll try to sum up everything you need to know about the device, kind of. Ranging from the phone’s specs, new features, where you can buy the device, its colors, and more. We’ll kick things off with the phone’s specifications and more from there. So, let’s get started, shall we?
Galaxy S24 Ultra specs
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has the most powerful specs in the series. The phone features a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display. That is a ‘Super Smooth’ display which offers an adaptive refresh rate (1-120Hz). It’s also flat, just like the panel on the other two phones. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 fuels the phone, while you’ll find 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM on the inside. Samsung also offers three different storage options here, 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage options for the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
A 5,000mAh battery is also a part of the package, while the phone supports 45W wired charging. It also supports Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 (15W), and Wireless PowerShare (reverse wireless charging). Do note that a charge is not a part of the package, however. Android 14 comes pre-installed here, along with Samsung’s OneUI 6.1. The device is IP68 certified for water and dust resistance and also comes with Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 7.
What about the cameras? That is one of the main focuses of this smartphone after all. The Galaxy S24 Ultra features a 200-megapixel main camera (f/1.7 aperture, OIS, 85-degree FoV). The second camera on the back is a 12-megapixel ultrawide unit (f/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FoV). The third camera is a 10-megapixel telephoto camera (f/2.4 aperture, 3x optical zoom, 36-degree FoV). The last camera on the back is a 50-megapixel telephoto unit (f/3.4 aperture, 5x optical zoom, 22-degree FoV). On the front, you’ll find a 12-megapixel shooter (f/2.2 aperture, 80-degree FoV). The Galaxy S24 Ultra measures 162.3 x 79 x 8.6mm, while it weighs 232 grams.
How much does the Galaxy S24 Ultra cost?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the most expensive model in the series. The device’s pricing starts at $1,299, for the 256GB storage option. Do note that you can also get 512GB and 1TB storage models if you want, if you’re ready to pay more, of course.
Where can I buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
You’ll be able to buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra at all of the usual places. That goes for both the carriers and the retailers.
– Samsung
– Amazon
– Best Buy
– AT&T
– T-Mobile
– Verizon
What carriers does it work on?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will be supported by all three major US carriers, AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. That doesn’t exactly come as a surprise. In addition to that, any MVNO that runs on these networks will support the devices. That includes Boost Mobile. Cricket, MetroPCS, and many other MVNOs.
What colors does the Galaxy S24 Ultra come in?
Samsung announced 7 colors overall for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The thing is, three of those colors are Samsung.com exclusive. The ones that are generally available are Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, and TItanium Yellow. The exclusive ones are Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, and Sapphire Blue.
What new upgrades does the Galaxy S24 Ultra have over the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Let’s see what’s new with the Galaxy S24 Ultra compared to its predecessor, shall we? Do note that we’ll list some of the most notable changes below, but there are many more included, of course.
Flat display
This is one of the very few hardware differences between the two phones. The Galaxy S23 Ultra did not have a display that was extremely curved, but the curve was there. Well, the Galaxy S24 Ultra delivers a flat display and is the first ‘Ultra’ phone from the company that did that… ever. There is a display camera hole up top, as was last year, but the display itself is flat. The bezels around it are very thin still, though. The phone is a bit wider because of that, so do note that.
Quad Tele System
With the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Samsung announced something called the ‘Quad Tele System’. What does that mean? Well, it’s basically a term Samsung is using for its new camera system. There is a new 5x optical zoom lens included on the back. The Quad Tele System “works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x magnification thanks to Adaptive Pixel Sensor”. Images can be zoomed up to 100x, though.
Upgraded Nightography
Samsung claims it has upgraded the camera performance in low light scenarios. That goes for both photos and videos. The Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with a larger pixel size for that purpose, a 1.4um pixel size. Those pixels are 60% bigger than the ones on the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The blur should also be reduced thanks to a new, wider optical image stabilizer (OIS). There’s also a dedicated ISP Block for noise reduction to consider.
Better thermal control system
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features a 1.9 times larger vapor chamber than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The company says that it thus offers “an optical thermal control system”, and improves device surface temperature. This will definitely come in handy, especially if you’re a gamer and tend to fire up truly graphically-intensive games.
Live Translate
With One UI 6.1, Samsung also introduced a bunch of new software features. Live Translate definitely draws the most attention to itself, though. That is a two-way, real-time voice and text translation service during phone calls, as long as you’re making them via the default app. So, for example, you can use it to book a reservation while you’re in another country, if you don’t speak the language, of course.
Interpreter, Chat Assist & more software features
Interpreter is another One UI 6.1 feature included here. It can translate live conversations on a split-screen view. Chat Assist, on the other hand, can help you perfect conversational tones and thus your communication in general. Note Assist is available in Samsung Notes, and it features AI-generated summaries, template creation, and cover creation. Transcript Assist uses AI and speech-to-text tech to transcribe, summarize, and even translate recordings. These are the most notable additions.
What cases are available for the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
There are plenty of accessories available from Samsung.com. You’ll find mostly cases there, though, some official ones, and some third-party ones. When it comes to official ones, the ‘Shield Case‘ is available for $27.99. The ‘Vegan Leather‘ case costs $47.99, while the ‘S-View Wallet Case‘ will set you back $39.99. The ‘Ultra Clear Gadget Case‘ can be yours for $39.99 (all shown below). There are many more options available over at Samsung.com. You can check out the link below if you’d like to browse. Many cases are available in several color options, actually.
All Galaxy S24 Ultra accessories (Samsung.com)
Should I buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The answer to this question will vary, of course. It all depends on what’s your budget, and what device you own at the moment. If you’re using the Galaxy S23 Ultra, then the answer is probably… no. There are always those of you who will look to upgrade each year, but there’s really no need for it. Even compared directly to the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the Galaxy S23 Ultra looks great on paper. We’ll, of course, have to test out the Galaxy S24 Ultra in order to get a clear picture of what it has to offer. Looking at the two phones on paper, however, there’s really no need to upgrade. If you do have a weaker device, and you’re looking to get the best Samsung has to offer, this phone does have a lot to offer. There are plenty of new software features, improved cameras, even better performance-related specs, and much more.