First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra aims to enhance the premium smartphone market with its incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) features. This article focuses on the hardware changes of the Galaxy S24 Ultra, while a detailed review of the software features:

 The S24 Ultra builds upon the success of its predecessor, refining and improving upon it. One major competitor in the high-end smartphone market is the iPhone 15 Pro Max, which influenced the design of the S24 Ultra. The S24 Ultra's bezel is now coated in titanium, giving it a sleek and premium appearance. The primary color for this generation is a gray shade similar to that of the iPhone 15 Pro Max. However, there are mixed feelings about the new glossy finish of the S24 Ultra, which attracts more fingerprints than its predecessor's matte finish.

Although the S24 Ultra has a high overall build quality and a large yet comfortable design, like the iPhone, the sides of the phone are prone to fingerprints due to the use of titanium, which makes the phone more resistant and lighter but also easier to mark. However, these are minor drawbacks that do not significantly affect the phone's performance.

The S24 Ultra has made a significant improvement by eliminating the curved screen, which many users have criticized for its aesthetic impact and functionality issues such as unwanted shadows and accidental touches. Instead, it features a completely flat panel that offers an exceptional viewing experience.

The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Armor, a new generation of glass that surpasses Gorilla Glass Victus. The S24 Ultra boasts a visually stunning 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display with increased brightness.

Its performance is powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which has a proven track record of delivering impressive results. The camera module in the S24 Ultra is 1.9 times larger than the previous generation, potentially improving its photography capabilities. Although the performance of the Exynos chip in the S24 and S24+ models has not been tested yet, historically, Qualcomm has been the preferred choice in terms of performance.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers outstanding performance and software features. It comes with the promise of seven years of full operating system updates, not just security patches. The phone's hardware and software levels work seamlessly together, providing a smooth user experience.

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The star feature of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is its new artificial intelligence engine, integrated into the system. This AI engine enhances various applications and key functions of the phone. Functions such as real-time call translation, creating slow-motion videos from the gallery, and changing message context and tone to write in different languages are just a few examples of the AI capabilities.

Supported by Android 14 and the latest version of One UI, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts a robust and frequently updated ROM. This ROM has proven to have better security patch updates compared to the likes of the Google Pixel.

Although somewhat controversial, Samsung has made the decision to abandon the 10x telephoto lens in this generation and rely on AI to achieve different zoom ranges without compromising quality. The camera system includes a 5x telephoto lens, a 200-megapixel ultra-wide-angle sensor, and a second 3x telephoto lens. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor in the phone has a better ISP, which improves image processing and video quality.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers excellent photographic versatility with ranges such as 10x magnification achieved through software zoom. The revamped design, brighter screen, and better processor further enhance the phone's capabilities. AI plays a significant role in this phone, and it sets the stage for the company's future focus on AI.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has received positive first impressions due to its refined design, impressive display, and enhanced performance potential. This smartphone is powerful and feature-rich, excelling in performance, software integration, and camera capabilities. As further testing is conducted, users can expect the S24 Ultra to deliver the fluidity and premium experience that Samsung has become known for in recent years. With its long-term upgrades, it guarantees users a future-proof experience.

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