The Galaxy S24 Ultra has been on the market for almost two months, and beyond specs and benchmarks, there are a few real-world details that hardly anyone discusses. After spending significant time with it, I’ve uncovered aspects you only notice during daily use. Let’s dive in.
Display
The screen on the S24 Ultra is astonishingly clear. Even against devices like the iPhone 15 Pro Max or the OnePlus 12—both boasting 4500 nits—the S24 Ultra’s 2600-nit peak panel feels more vivid and precise. Brightness isn’t the only story: colour accuracy and edge-to-edge sharpness make content pop, and it retains consistency at various angles.
A special anti-reflective coating reduces glare dramatically. Under direct sunlight, reflections are minimal, boosting clarity and easing outdoor readability more than any other phone I’ve tried.
Polarized sunglasses no longer introduce odd dark patches or rainbow effects. The display cuts right through the lenses, delivering a crisp view. Compared to my daily iPhone 15 Pro, the S24 Ultra not only feels brighter and sharper but also maintains better legibility and robustness.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Original price was: ₹134,999.00.₹84,999.00Current price is: ₹84,999.00. -37%- Display: 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED (QHD+)
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Memory: 12GB RAM, 1TB Storage …
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Size and Handling
There’s a trade-off: this flagship is unapologetically large. Its wider and thicker build pushes it beyond comfortable one-handed use. You’ll find yourself reaching for your other hand to avoid a slip.
Adding a case only amplifies the bulk—though it softens the hard corners digging into your palm. And yes, it makes the phone even more conspicuous in pockets. While the Ultra stands alone at the top tier, Samsung still offers base and Plus models if you prefer a more pocket-friendly option.
Build and Durability
Beyond its IP68 rating, the S24 Ultra’s titanium frame and latest Gorilla Glass Armor front glass deliver remarkable scratch resistance—four times tougher than standard designs. My base S24 already shows micro-abrasions despite lighter use, while the Ultra remains flawless without any screen protectors.
I even dropped it on concrete at full speed. Other phones would’ve cracked, but the Ultra only suffered a minor scuff on its titanium edge. If you relish a naked-phone experience, this is the rare flagship you can trust to survive daily knocks.
Galaxy AI Features
Samsung’s Galaxy AI suite is impressive but feels niche. Live Translate and Chat Assist can handle real-time foreign-language calls and messages—but I rarely need that in day-to-day life. It’s more of a travel or business tool for multilingual conversations.
Note-taking shines, though. You can neatly align handwritten notes and convert them into clean text with a tap—handy for sharing ideas without the scribbles. The one-tap summarizer condenses long articles in seconds, saving me real time.
Circle to Search is convenient for quick lookups, though I often default to manual copying and pasting. Generative fill in the photo editor is fun, but again, I haven’t found a pressing need for it. Overall, Galaxy AI adds value for globetrotters or multilingual users, though most features require a deliberate habit to unlock their full potential.
Samsung’s talk of making some AI tools subscription-based seems more like an insurance policy. They’ll likely keep core features free, reserving only advanced functions for paid plans. We’ll have to wait and see how it unfolds.
Beyond the S24 Ultra
If you’re intrigued by the Ultra’s display and durability, you might also want to explore its battery endurance and camera system. The 5000 mAh cell and adaptive refresh rate can deliver over a day of heavy use, and the quad-camera setup—with its 200 MP main sensor and two telephoto lenses—offers versatile shooting from wide landscapes to distant subjects.
Meanwhile, Samsung’s One UI now includes enhanced privacy controls and deeper integration with Windows PCs for seamless file transfers.
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Battery Performance
Over the past six to eight weeks, I’ve never once drained the S24 Ultra’s battery in a single day. It routinely powers me from a 100% morning charge until the next dawn, even under heavy use—emails, Slack, WhatsApp, YouTube, gaming, camera work, Instagram—and with my Galaxy Watch 6 always connected, location tracking on, and Always On Display active. I ran it on auto-refresh, auto-brightness, and FHD+ resolution without ever flipping on power-saving mode or sneaking in a midday charge. Clearly, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, One UI 6.1 optimizations, and a vapor chamber that’s nearly twice as large are doing their job.
Camera
Let’s tackle three big questions:
- Is it a significant leap over the S23 Ultra?
- Does it claim the top spot among Android cameras?
- Can it outshine the iPhone 15 Pro series?
Compared to the S23 Ultra, the S24 Ultra offers richer hues, tighter highlight control, and perfectly balanced whites. Its dynamic range excels both in bright sunlight and low light, capturing scenes with truer details. Nighttime selfies show the most dramatic improvement—where the S23 Ultra once faltered, the S24 Ultra remains sharp and clear.
The switch from a 10× 10 MP telephoto lens to a 5× 50 MP sensor is brilliant. Though the zoom range is shorter, the higher resolution produces more detailed crops. Video lens transitions feel smoother; despite a few minor jitters Samsung can still polish.
In 4K video, daytime footage on both generations is stellar, but the S24 Ultra pulls ahead in dimmer settings with slightly brighter, less noisy clips and more vibrant greens. Plus, Samsung’s in-app camera for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Snapchat now delivers impressively detailed shots—just watch out for occasionally aggressive sharpening.
When pitting the S24 Ultra against the iPhone 15 Pro and Vivo X100 Pro, each excels in its own style. The iPhone favours natural, warmer tones; the S24 Ultra leans toward punchier, greener images; the Vivo cranks up brightness. For selfies and low-light snaps, the S24 Ultra and X100 Pro deliver more accurate skin tones and better detail than the iPhone, which can look overly pink and lose clarity at night. Indoors, all three are neck-and-neck.
On the video front, the iPhone still edges ahead in daylight with its lifelike colors and rock-solid stabilization. But in low light, the S24 Ultra (and the X100 Pro) offer cleaner, steadier footage with truer colours. If you want vibrant photos, standout low-light performance, and high-quality 4K video, the S24 Ultra clearly outpaces the iPhone 15 Pro.
Vibration Feedback
Finally, the S24 Ultra’s haptics are incredibly strong. Whether it’s nestled in tight jeans, loose chinos, or baggy track pants, you’ll always feel incoming calls and message alerts. From longer call vibrations to quick notification pings, the feedback cuts through any fabric—perfect if you rely on tactile cues to stay connected.
Software and One UI 6.1
Finally, let’s talk software. The S24 Ultra ships with Android 14 under Samsung’s newest One UI 6.1 skin—currently exclusive to this model. You’ll find familiar Android functions reimagined alongside fresh tools and visual flourishes.
- Customizable alarms with static or video backgrounds
- Depth-effect and creative lock-screen wallpapers, similar to iOS’ approach
- Photo ambient wallpapers that reflect real-time weather
- Generative AI wallpaper options, inspired by Pixel devices
- Adaptive colour-tone theming to match your wallpaper palette
- Enhanced battery-saving modes and system optimizations
The camera app also received meaningful upgrades: you can now record dual-camera video streams, and capture smooth 4K slow-motion clips that really impress.
Biometrics and Performance
The ultrasonic fingerprint reader remains more secure than optical alternatives—and it’s astonishingly quick, unlocking the phone with the lightest touch.
Under the hood, an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and One UI 6.1 deliver rock-solid speed. Animations, app launches, and multitasking all feel instantaneous, so performance worries can be set aside.
Final Thoughts
These software enhancements may fly under the radar, but they shape the day-to-day experience just as much as hardware specs. With such a polished UI layer, the S24 Ultra truly shines—provided you load it up with your favourite apps.
