IT'S HERE! Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Unboxing & First Impressions

It's here! Samsung's latest S24 Ultra, in violet titanium. I'm super excited to check out the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the S24 Ultra is so far a suprisingly great phone - with very little compromise. Stay tuned for my long term review of the S24 Ultra!
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[@Gurenn83]

Same reason why I purchased the S24 Ultra. I got bored of my iphone (though I still have it with me at home). But I transferred the SIM card to my S24 Ultra which I will use as my main phone now. Really love the violet, so unique shade of violet and very elegant.

[@1993rufus]

I just opened my S24U in violet! Absolutely gorgeous!!

[@Clubbythaseal]

Excited to get this phone. AT&T let me trade in a S9+ to get $1000 off the ultra. Can't wait for it to ship.

[@danielbraccio2930]

Happy for you in regard to the life changes man! Congrats on driving again 👍

[@emanuelneiconi]

Went to Best Buy to play with the S24U. It's an amazing device!!! At times I want to go back to slabs, but I'm really loving my Fold 5...

[@Cjohnsonmuisc]

Fold6 will be worth the wait, im so stoked. I feel the same way though haha, the s24 Ultra is super tempting, but I love the foldable experience too much.

[@emanuelneiconi]

Ha. Right? Since I had new device envy/desires, I went ahead and got a new case for my Fold just to feel like I have a "newish" phone. 🤣@@Cjohnsonmuisc

[@TheBrokefoot1]

It's very refreshing that you didn't title the video "I switched..." or other titles similar to it. Just honest thoughts on a new phone that comes across as genuine. Great video, thank you!

[@Lilk02]

The more I look at the violet the more I regret getting the green one.

[@dueceslade]

I just ordered the green one too lol

[@Brenda-Burd]

​@dueceslade I order the violet

[@thomsonsunil7394]

I ordered violet

[@Gurenn83]

The more I look at the orange the more I regret getting the violet one. I prefer orange, second pick would be violet though.

[@Shambley1]

I had to get the violet if I wanted it early next week. Im becoming more and more ok with it. Some people don’t like the silver border but i don’t mind it. Definitely glad I got it instead of my other option, yellow.

[@marquinho999]

Bought the same device, with the same colour and the same storage capacity. Violet stoods out the most!

[@yunior12]

Am glad I picked this color. Can't wait to receive it.

[@MissDaisyTheRacoon]

I just got my phone 10 min ago!! and I agree the flat screen is AWESOME!... That said, the Whitestone Dome UV Film worked like a dream for the S23 Ultra and cheaper.

[@youtuberbayleexiong908]

I personally used the 10x zoom on s22 ultra many times and loved it so if I go this route we'll see how it goes

[@PureTazr]

Nice I got the violet one for the Ultra and a backup S24+ in black.

[@xash06]

Got the same color! Cant wait

[@Christopher2024ND]

Did you get yours from Samsung Pre Order? Or was that a promo version?

[@nikitasavchin7863]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts ❤

[@Thehoeh]

Just got mine today too. Holy faaawwwwwwkkk I love it

[@aaronaustrie]

This is probably the most honest review of this phone 👌🏾💯

[@passivaggressor]

Im honestly only really excited about the anti glare display on this 😂. It looks good though

[@dlflyboy]

I got the titanium violet also and love it!

[@pragashgnana597]

Just preordered this phone in the exact same colour,will be upgrading from the s20+

[@TaranSD]

Nice video Vali, please can you let us know which one you prefer out of the S24 Ultra and Pixel 8 Pro in your next video and explain why? I need to pick one device but need your advice.

[@phillippugh2161]

I just got my ultra 2 day love it so far. FYI here in the states you get $150 worth of money for accessories

[@migzee43]

You guys are making me wanna upgrade 😭

[@ieshahoover707]

I just got my new galaxy s24 ultra in titanium violet it is so pretty and it's the best phone I ever bought I love all the features 😊

[@AtreyVlogs]

Pre ordered s24U from s20FE so im excited from my jump to mid to top tier 😁. Did choose the VIOLET as its seems unique to every color with diferrent color of the sides. We will all buy casing though so it wont matter 😂

[@FLEX.609]

Do not get the Dome glass with adhesive liquid is the worst if you ever have to take it off people don't tell you that it takes a long time to take that adhesive off your cell phone it doesn't just peel off

[@rohinbhatnagarrr]

hey valis how have you been?? just came to check on you. keep it up buddy

[@Shambley1]

The more I see the violet the more I’m ok with having to get that one. It’s the only one besides the yellow that would be here early next week so I settled for it. People complain about the violet to silver two tone but I actually like it. It needs to get here already.

[@tpc9002]

same I got that one gonna come before jan31 I wanted to get natural but waited couple days now pushed back march so I went with violet

[@ComicConBooBoo]

how do you get it so you dont have to hit ok for the pin once entered. i no longer get that option

[@Christopher2024ND]

Also really curious what screen protector you go with! I'm so tired of the Dome Glass UV Adhesive crap! I remember when I had a flat screen Samsung ( ages ago, yes I'm old ) and those screen protectors were THICK! I would say about 5x as thick as the Whitestone Dome curved screen protectors.

[@filip4dk]

9 years has gone since the last flatscreen Samsung. Hardly ages ago

[@isabellasuarez9142]

Gonna pre-order on mon for the ultra. I CANT WAIT 🤩 but I can't decide, tho which color to get the grey or violet?? (I wanted either the green or blue but I'm pre ordering through at&t so I can't get the samsung exclusive colors 😔)

[@NewYorksFinest1]

number one thing to also do with a phone. case and screen protector

[@WaffleusRex]

I use the 10x a lot, though, for wildlife photography. Losing that has me more tempted to swap out my S23 Ultra to a Pixel 9 Pro. (My Pixel Fold will likely go to a Z Fold 6 if that happens, though. I do like having at least one Samsung device.)

[@mikoyeshiro963]

Another thing, i notice the picture quality has not improved that much. The AI thing will not be available by 2025. Im also thinking getting the google pixel.

[@johnnyblaze5551]

I’m a iPhone guy but I will say beautiful phone looks familiar

[@donmoore4380]

Any galaxyS24 phone you Buy is Awesome ultra or T Or just the 24

[@DayoAworunse]

The Ultra 😍

[@wheely4405]

DAYOOOO

[@DayoAworunse]

@@wheely4405 WHEEEEELY

[@darenhill9431]

I have a question, how easy is it to transfer over from iPhone to Samsung?

[@MissDaisyTheRacoon]

Pretty easy, and a smart move to say the least. The only issue that you'll run into is the apps that are not cross compatible. That said, most important things such as videos, pictures, and contacts are pretty much seamless. ENJOY.

[@dr.banner2495]

Just got the yellow one

[@asianstud7]

Up until this video i thought the silver titanium was the best. Now i think differently.

[@Alsayad23870]

I have the z fold 5 and I'm not gonna lie, I'm missing my S22 ultra. Have zero complaints on the z fold 5, been loving it. Seeing the new S24 ultra is making me miss my old phone. Torn between which one to use. Can't get over the fact that samsung is only giving me $750 credit for my fold 5 versus the $1000 they gave me me for my S22. Makes no sense. Might wait for the fold 6 or S25, or might pull the trigger on the S24 😂

[@1983dhl]

Although I always prefer this colour which is different from the s24 purple but the titanium is best colour this year

[@sonatafrom9358]

Damn we can't get our until the 31st

[@engineerofalltrades]

Samsung seems like it listens to the user feedback, especially cause of the flat screen.

[@Gurenn83]

And the wider Z Fold 6 coming before end of this year

[@mqproductions]

He kicked that Pro Max to the curb! 😂😂😂

[@pinky1933]

Same boat. Using the iPhone 15 pro max and kinda wishing I was using the S24 Ultra. I’m getting bored with iOS. It that’s usual. I switch off every other year. So when I jump upgrade with my carrier I’m sure I’ll go Galaxy.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

I hear the S24 Ultra cameras will pair to any Samsung Tablet. I'm a try that out. I had a bunch of S22 Cases new & barely used/like new that I'm giving away on my, The False Teeth Guy channel soon for, * USA Residents Only..

[@Rusted_Empire]

I went for the black

[@Mickieshelton]

What happened the last year and a half

[@Leweise]

Watch his why I’m switching to an iPhone & comeback to this lmmfaoooooo

[@Slicktune]

Thanos Edition, gauntlet titanium on the frame and a hint of Thanos hue for the back, enjoy! glad you got your license back! s24 ultra titainum grey coming in today 1TB.

[@NewYorksFinest1]

how is the screen compared to the s23 ultra. people are complaining about the screen on the s24u stating the screen isn't as vivid and bright as the s23u due to the anti glare

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

The S24 vivid colour mode dosnt work, that's why the colours look washed out. Samsung is aware of the issue

[@hyserra]

As kind of an Apple fanboy I am excited for Samsung content, let's goo

[@jagen304]

none of your so called reviewers has pointed out the panel has a significant color mute problem.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

It's because of a software issue where the vivid colour mode dosnt work on any S24U phones

[@Mickieshelton]

First of all...the iPhone complainers don't matter because the zoom on that phone is a utter joke compared to the s23 Ultra in general. This one too.

[@ieshahoover707]

I definitely agree with you about the iPhone plus all them updates they kept on doing was causing so many bugs and it destroyed my iPhone so at that point I said I was done with apple I'm so glad I switched to the galaxy s24 ultra it's the best phone out

[@thatgirlkrae]

I also am returning my 14 pro max for this color. but Use this as the iphone is boring button.

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

The S24 vivid colour mode doesn't work, thats why the colours look washed out. Samsung is aware of the issue. At the moment the screen on the S23U looks much better. All s24 owners need to contact samsung about this problem. Thay told me it would be covered under warranty.

[@Mike_The_Hog_A_Nator]

Having your license back is like Freedom! I let mine expire & went through everything a Citizen shouldn't have to go through as a Texan! Illegals can get a DL easier than me! My Black 512g S24 Ultra arrives tomorrow! 👍 I couldn't pass up my Carriers offer of $800 for my S22 Ultra, plus a few perks but I wish now that I got the purple or Violet Color! It looks great. I love the trim. I'm looking for a glass protector myself, I got a good tan leather case. Keep it up! Luv from TX 🤟

[@Benjimikey]

Purple rain, Purple rain......I only wanna see unboxing in the purple rain

[@LUCKYTIGER8]

Mine doesn’t come until Monday. I had to reroute it through Idaho because California Government Tax is too expensive and I wanted to use my Free Upgrade Fee. I’m worried that I’ll lose out on Apple Pay and the synchronicity of my iPad which I am so reliant on. But I’d like to think I’m brave enough to give Android a try with all this bells and whistles. I just hope Samsung does not give me any headache. I have been getting buggy glitches on my music Bluetooth connection when I use my iPhone in the car. And my apps have been getting moved or hidden inside my App Library without my consent. Those are my main grievances on this iPhone 13 Pro Max which I do enjoy for convenience. Honestly I think I’ll be OK with the Samsung s24. If there are any issues I’m sure I can Google a solution to make my phone experience easier like an iPhone.

[@sahilverma9726]

Orange is the most unique

[@richiebarrettjr3629]

I use 100 time camera on 23u with raw see if I can reach to the moon at night boy it got real close feel like it next to u iphone 15 pro don't get close enough to reach it

[@pedrokd5439]

I always put a cover on phone so the colour of body is irrelevant.

[@ddubb72]

Im sick i have to wait till the 14th

[@Gurenn83]

I got mine yesterday coz I preordered on January 19th. But not online, I went to a Samsung store and preordered there.

[@Thehoeh]

Get the Samsung screen protector to preserve the anti-reflection quality

[@victerrios6509]

7:30 YOU BELIVE....... OR IS IT!?

[@LUCKYTIGER8]

I chose the Natural Grey titanium because of the gold undertone. I like white colors. I have intense hatred against black colors and I also hate the grey. But when I saw the golden hue on the titanium grey I was 100% sold. The funky colors are not my style either. My smartphone will always be white, crème or gold because they are elitist colors which scream luxury and arrogance.

[@architect_dg]

i also love purple but they butchered this colorway but doing a duo-tone with back glass and side rails.

[@nataslette5006]

Whats the code and lonk for the cell phone block you were talking about let me get them codes

[@AaronCrawford]

Seems hard to please

[@DOLsenior]

I haven't lost my note 9 stylus yet. It's neon yellow/green. If I get the S24 ultra I will lose that stylus for sure. Ugh only thing I don't like is that stylus color. Boo.

[@jerradmechals1]

Are you not going to mention the fact that this display is way less vibrant?

[@valismind]

Bro in the video I spent like 2 seconds with it 😂 this isnr a review

[@carerforever2118]

My Samsung S24 Ultra 1TB is arriving in a few days; along with my Tab S9 Ultra 1TB.

[@treydaypnw]

Lol you better say the Wedding was a bright spot in an otherwise bad year, or your Girl will be on your ass! 😅

[@derrickcovey]

Don't forget does s24 ultra is on Wi-Fi 7 instead of Wi-Fi 6E

[@danishahmed4831]

Bro don't use screen protectors, just put a good case and you won't need screen protectors, we have great quality gorilla glass

[@SourStrawberrys]

People claiming it is hard to find good screen protectors for the curved display is speaking nonsense. Literally the biggest brands who makes screen protectors has made them for all of samsung's phones for the last 10+ years. I had the galaxy s8+ and currently the Note 9 and have had no problems finding both first party glass screen protectors such as Zagg invisible shield as well as plenty of second party ones online. That annoys me when all of a sudden companies come out with a new phone and people start complaining about things that were never actually a probally before.

[@user-oc5pj3ic8i]

Finaly

[@JLynnSpears]

I am also bored with the iPhone. Just ordered my s24 ultra. Going to keep my iPhone just in case I can’t adapt to Samsung, but I am bored with iPhone.

[@ramsfan709]

He changes his phones like socks

[@valismind]

I review phones

[@darrellcredo1991]

I left apple ecosystem too in 2021 after being an iPhone user since 2017. iPhone is so limited and quite boring.

[@Rionval21]

I'll return my galaxy S24 Ultra and keep my galaxy S22 Ultra don't get me wrong the phone works great the problem is Samsung messed up the images are less color I notice galaxy S 22 ultra and S23 ultra are more vivid color and when you play the games the color are vivid and S24 Ultra the color is less and sometimes in the game the caracter looks a little be it blurry and video looks so pale you can compare to other phone and you'll see the big difference so disappointed 😔I'm big fan of Samsung but this model make me sad

[@user-tz5oo8ji4b]

Wow, looks just like some other phone. 😆

[@JanMarieKellyAuthor]

You traded in your crappy Apple because you're SMART! :)

[@LM77va]

That phone is either Enormous or he has tiny hands

[@jimmcnevin9367]

Congratulations, you just bought the same phone twice.

[@LearnMoreAboutMusic]

First Impression is that the screen looks washed out and difference between vivit and natural are noone. Screen looks worse than S20 Ultra

[@polofunk]

Trash comment Apple fanboy that's the intro screen you have to turn up the brightness duh.

[@LordAngelus]

Washed out? You mean realistic and true to life? Why would you want unrealistic, oversaturated colors?

[@LearnMoreAboutMusic]

@@LordAngelus ever thought that some people prefer this?

[@LordAngelus]

@@LearnMoreAboutMusic Because they don't know any better. Enjoy your ridiculously oversaturated colors matey.

[@Gurenn83]

Not sure what your basis is. I just got my S24U and I do not see how it is worse than the S20 Ultra. Either you are hating or something is wrong with your eyes.​@@LearnMoreAboutMusic

[@MandyLionRock]

All that talk about colors and how pretty or not pretty it is... and the nit picking... typical 14 year old iPhone girl review. 🤣

[@5staroftheweek]

How come none of the influencers that I watch on KZbin, That review the S24, Don't mention having to pay for the AI features in 2025???

[@opp7960]

They removed that from the ads, I heard from a youtuber they're guessing its gonna for third party stuff

[@AdamDymitruk]

The other issue is apple is their incredibly evil policies and anti-compete. Good for you that you switched but do take into account apple's practices which are incredibly bad for society.