The moment we've all been waiting for is finally here! Samsung has unleashed its Galaxy S24 series upon the world, and tech enthusiasts everywhere are buzzing. This Galaxy lineup comprises three models: Samsung Galaxy S24, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Headlining this lineup is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, a phone so feature-packed and premium that it practically screams, "Take out a loan, or maybe just your kidney." But is it worth the hype (and your precious body part)? Buckle up as we dissect every detail of this flagship marvel to help you decide.
Performance: Power Beyond Measure
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is armed with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy—a souped-up version of Qualcomm's best chipset. Paired with the Adreno 750 GPU, 12GB of LPDDR5x RAM, and blazing-fast UFS 4.0 storage, this phone doesn’t just perform—it obliterates. Gaming? Smooth as butter. Multitasking? A breeze. Demanding apps? They won't even flinch. This is the kind of performance that could make a high-end laptop blush.
Design & Display: Flat, Fabulous, and Fiery
Samsung has ditched the curved screens this time and gone flat—literally. The 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with QHD+ resolution is brighter than your future (peaking at 2600 nits). With HDR10+ support and a 120Hz refresh rate, it’s a feast for your eyes. Add Gorilla Glass Armor for scratch resistance, and you've got a screen that’s tougher than your ex’s heart.
Oh, and the phone’s titanium frame shaves off a bit of weight, making it lighter than its predecessor. It’s sleek, it’s stylish, and it comes in seven drool-worthy colors, including exclusive ones like Titanium Orange and Green.
Form Factor:
- Thickness: 8.6mm
- Weight: 233 grams
Camera: The Real MVP?
Let’s talk about the camera setup because, honestly, it might just be the reason to sell your soul. This beast of a Phone packs a quad camera setup on the back. The 200 Megapixel primary sensor with Optical Image Stabilization is a game-changer, delivering stunning clarity. The 12 Megapixel ultrawide lens can capture 120-degree field of view. The 50 Megapixel Telephoto lens offers 5x optical zoom and stretches to a mind-bending 100x digital zoom. Last but not the least another 10 Megapixel Telephoto lens that offes 3x Optical Zoom. Even in low light, this camera setup shines. Thanks to its stellar night mode, the cameras can capture bright and clear photos even in pitch darkness.
Selfie enthusiasts, don’t feel left out—the 12MP front camera is a gem, capable of 4K video at 30fps. Whether it’s Social Media posts or just night-out shots, this phone makes every moment Instagram-worthy.
Battery and Charging: Endurance Champ
A 5,000mAh battery ensures you’re not constantly hugging a charger. Even with moderate-to-heavy use, this beast goes the distance. When it’s time to juice up, the 45W wired charging ensures you’re back in action quickly. Wireless charging (15W) and reverse wireless charging (4.5W) sweeten the deal further.
Colors:
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes in following color options:
- Titanium Black
- Titanium Gray
- Titanium Violet
- Titanium Yellow
Samsung e-Store exclusive colors:
- Titanium Green
- Titanium Blue
- Titanium Orange
Software:
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with OneUI 6.1 based on Android 14 out of the box. Samsung has promissed seven years of software and security updates for the S24 series.
Galaxy AI: The Game-Changer or Just Gimmick?
Here’s where the Galaxy S24 Ultra tries to justify its soul-stealing price tag. Galaxy AI promises to "revolutionize" how you use your phone. Some of its standout features include:
- Live translation: Real-time transcription and translation during phone calls in different languages.
- Live Interpreter: Similar to Live translation. Real-time transciption and translation in split screen during video calls in different languages.
- Chat Assist: While chatting, the Galaxy AI can instantly change the tone of the message being written. Can create social media captions and translate messages in real-time.
- Note Assist: Straightens handwriting, converts notes to bullet points, and summarizes them.
- Android Auto: Incoming messages will automatically be summarised in real-time, Suggest relevant replies and actions for lesser distractions.
- Circle to Search: A collaboration with Google Search. Circle any object on-screen to search about it via google, similar to Google Lens but with ease of use.
- Instant Slo-Mo: Instantly make any video a slow-motion video with AI-powered frame interpolation, AI will insert AI generated frames between real frames.
- Media Edit Suggestion: Suggests edits to every picture to make it look vibrant and social media ready. Includes AI generated edits.
Sure, some features feel gimmicky, but others—like live translation during calls—could genuinely redefine convenience.
Other Specs:
Completing the package are features like IP68 rating, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB 3.2 port, optical fingerprint reader and face unlock. The titanium frame adds durability without compromising aesthetics. And yes, the S Pen is still here, because why settle for a flagship when you can have a wand of pure productivity magic?
Variants & Pricing: Start Saving or Selling?
Here’s where the heartbreak begins. The 12GB+256GB variant is priced at ₹1,29,999, 12GB+512GB variant is priced at ₹1,39,999 and 12GB+1TB variant is priced at ₹1,59,999. If these prices don’t make your wallet cry, nothing will.
Conclusion: Worth Your Kidney?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a tech masterpiece. It has everything—stellar performance, a jaw-dropping display, incredible cameras, and Galaxy AI that’s either futuristic or just fun to show off. But at this price point, it’s not for the faint-hearted or the budget-conscious.
If you’re ready to splurge and want the crème de la crème of smartphones, this is the one. But if you’d rather not raid your savings or sell a body part, waiting for alternatives like the OnePlus 12 (launching on 23rd January, 2024) might be the smarter move.
So, is it worth your soul or kidney? Maybe—but only if you’ve got a spare.
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