Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Enhanced Design, Advanced Camera System, and Groundbreaking Galaxy AI Features
Samsung’s latest flagship, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, may share a similar appearance with its predecessor, but it brings notable upgrades, including a titanium frame, a new 5x telephoto zoom camera, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, and innovative Galaxy AI capabilities, ushering in a new era of generative AI features on smartphones.
Design and Display
The S24 Ultra features a flat 6.8-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Armor for enhanced durability and reduced reflectivity. The variable refresh rate ranges from 120Hz to 1Hz, and the brightness has been boosted to an impressive 2600 nits. The IP68 protection, under-display fingerprint sensor, and a larger vapor chamber for improved cooling are retained.
The S24 Ultra features a flat 6.8-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display with Gorilla Glass Armor for enhanced durability and reduced reflectivity. The variable refresh rate ranges from 120Hz to 1Hz, and the brightness has been boosted to an impressive 2600 nits. The IP68 protection, under-display fingerprint sensor, and a larger vapor chamber for improved cooling are retained.
Internals and Software
Exclusively powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 in all markets, the S24 Ultra boasts overclocked CPU cores, allowing local AI model execution without an internet connection.
The base configuration includes 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage, with options to expand storage up to 1 TB. The device runs on Android 14 with One UI 6.1, promising seven years of OS and security updates.
Galaxy AI
Features The S24 Ultra introduces groundbreaking Galaxy AI features, including on-the-spot Google searches by circling items on the screen, real-time video slow-motion through frame interpolation, and advanced photo editing capabilities such as object movement, background blur, and photo remastering. Real-time translation during phone calls, note summarization, and handwriting-to-text conversion showcase the AI’s versatility.
Cameras
enhancements extend to the camera system, featuring a 50MP 5x telephoto camera with optical stabilization, a 200MP primary camera, a 12MP ultrawide camera with autofocus, and a 10MP short telephoto lens.
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The front camera boasts a 12MP sensor. AI contributes to noise reduction, improved night photography, and Super HDR for previewing HDR effects in the viewfinder.
Battery and Pricing The S24 Ultra retains a 5,000 mAh battery with 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging. The starting price for the 12 GB RAM and 256 GB storage variant is $1300.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Specifications
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- CPU: Octa-core (1×3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 5×3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2×2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
- GPU: Adreno 750
- OS: Android 14, One UI 6.1
- Supported Networks: 2G, 3G, 4G LTE, 5G
- Display:
- 6.8″ Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X with 1440 x 3088 pixels resolution, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits peak
- Memory:
- RAM: 12 GB
- Internal: 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
- Card slot: No
- Camera:
- Rear (Quad): 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video - Front: 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF
- Rear (Quad): 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3″, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
- Colors: Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange
- Fingerprint sensor: Under-display
- Battery: 5,000 mAh, 45W fast charging, 10W wireless charging, 4.5W reverse wireless
- Price: $1300
