Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - 2 weeks later - the TRUTH!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

What's better - the S24 Ultra or the iPhone 15 Pro Max? Go!

[@dannyg8032]

Is not the best display on the market, is not even the sharpest, there are newer panels with higher pixel density, far brighter, with support for IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Vision which S24 Ultra doesn't have, 10bit color which S24 doesn't have, and 6B colors which S24 doesn't have. In terms of health, the S24 Ultra display has a low 492HZ PWM value, much inferior to the 2160hz or even the 3840hz PWM value available on latest Oppo, Vivo or Honor flagships. The S24 Ultra has an anti-reflective panel, but other smartphones have displays on which you can type easily even when they are wet.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

@@dannyg8032 Heeeeeeeere we go! 🍿

[@Funaru]

I've never had an iPhone. My first smartphone was a Galaxy S4. My S21 Ultra just fell down a whole flight of stone stairs, so the display is gone. Getting the S24 Ultra is a no brainer as far as I'm concerned.

[@dannyg8032]

Well is true, making such a claim that S24 Ultra has the best screen, requires solid tehnical arguments. And I proved you that is not the best display on the market, on contrary is far from it. The same for those small sensors on the back, take a comparison with Chinese flagship with camera tuned by Zeiss and Hasselblad and see then what phone makes the best pictures. Ohh, and I didn't even bring Sony Xperia into discussion. @@MarkEllisReviews

[@MarkEllisReviews]

@@dannyg8032 "Solid technical arguments" 🤣 You're new to this channel, aren't you? Welcome onboard!

[@carolc8088]

11:28 the spen is one of the reasons why I love samsung. I'm an digital artist and the spen has become absolutely necessary in my daily life.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

That’s genuinely awesome to hear!

[@Saif_Ali_Khan_1301]

@@MarkEllisReviews outside Apple ecosystem, world is so big where Samsung does a good job.

[@coziamthelyt]

Same here, as a Math and Physics teacher, I use it a lot of times!

[@jonevansauthor]

I've used the Note series for a long time. The only reason I don't use the pen more, is simply because I never take the time to learn the huge amount of stuff it can do, so it doesn't become habit forming. But just the remote photo trigger is a pretty nice touch - the fact is, if I used it more, my phone would be dramatically more useful. If you have one, I recommend making yourself use it, just like anything else you have to learn. Don't be like me :D

[@thejoshthat]

have you ever used those huion pads? I just got one and I love it! Buuuuut now I'm just eyeballing that elgato streamdeck!

[@CsTruth]

I switched from iphone 15 pro max to s23 ultra Never looked back

[@pinetworkminer8377]

Does S23 Ultra produce better quality photos than 15 Pro Max?

[@King_504]

​@pinetworkminer8377 iPhone has the worst quality of photos compared to Samsung and Google.

[@bigboibenz]

I'm not being facetious when I say that there is a chasm between the best mobile phones and mirrorless cameras with good lenses. If having even decent image quality is up there on your lists of priorities, do yourself a favour and take your mirrorless/DSLR with you (or invest in one if you don't already have one). It's all about 2 things that mobiles will never have (because by their very nature, they are not 'mobile'. 1) a large image sensor and 2) Large lenses that gather light effectively. I do understand that mobiles are WAY more practical, as you don't always have your camera gear on you, but these mobile cameras are much of a muchness and probably shouldn't affect which mobile you invest in. Most of the differences can be achieved via editing in software.@@pinetworkminer8377

[@pinetworkminer8377]

@@Tha-King-Arthur You mean, you swapped your iPhone 15 P.M. with a S24U?

[@VitiateTheImmortal]

I did the opposite when it came out. Been triggered by the samsung’s lacking animations and loved the iPhone since release. Might try the 24U as well tho

[@markovasicbg]

About that s-pen, I'm a steel draftsman, and a pen helps me a lot. I don't need to print big drawings and write on it. I can measure some steel constructions on-site and mark all the good and correct all the bad dimensions. Also, I can make small sketches if I need. So, it depends on what you will use that phone for :)

[@aeonturnip2]

Just for the fanbois, Apple didn't do the titanium frame first - the Essential Phone PH-1 had that in 2017, Vertu did one back in 2007, and Ericsson even made one in 2000 (although that was a limited edition of only 50).

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Woah. Hold the front page.

[@randomthoughtreviews3101]

Yea lol but Apple had it before Samsung and Samsung copied Apple literally right after Apple put it on their phones

[@Isengardtom]

They all copy eachother. Personally I don’t care

[@TravisTheSavage]

​@@randomthoughtreviews3101 and apple copies 90 percent of everything samsung had 7 years ago

[@randomthoughtreviews3101]

@@TravisTheSavageno lol apple perfects everything Samsung did 7 years ago

[@pooyaakram2166]

About the pen I think its subjective because as a Civil engineer who goes on sites regularly, whenever I see something I need to remember, I just take out the pen, Notes pops up automatically, I take the note, save it and thats it. Its been really helpful and now my company is thinking to buy Galaxy tabs for all crew to use on site and my manager is testing it.

[@tima.478]

The exact reason I have loved the Notes since my Note5, I just can't NOT have a stylus, EVER!

[@miniwife]

I finally talked my mom into getting a phone with the stylus this year!!! I think she'll be blown away by the S24 Ultra and find that the pen is so useful! I've had every note since the very first one and I have to ha e my stylus! I'm so glad they kept the stylus when they quit making the note series. I was sad to see it go but that lessened the blow, for sure. I can't wait until our phones get delivered tomorrow or Saturday! We bought 3 and they should all be here soon!! I just hope the cases make it by then! ❤

[@JBotts]

I'm a painter by trade but recently did some drywall and having the spen to write down stuff was game changing

[@ItalianMetalHED]

company i work for have changed from ipads to galaxy tabs and not even 8 months and one of them conked out. The screen turned green and battery life is horrible, there is screen lag and cpu seemingly isnt fast enough. They only changed because the new software they migrated to didnt make an iphone app yet and they needed to roll out right away. I heard they plan on going back to ipads next year lol.

[@tima.478]

I agree, those Android tablets are crap, had one myself. The latest Android phone is killing any i-phone, though!@@ItalianMetalHED

[@AikaGremory]

as someone who draws and likes to draw and love Ibis paint over other PC program, that pen is *chef kiss*

[@MichaelAnthonyphoto]

It’s not the iPhone. It’s the ecosystem. AirPods, watch Ultra. If Samsung would make their accessory products compete, so many more would switch.

[@m1ckey789]

Clearly you havent used good earphones.

[@Taitea_____]

@@m1ckey789 you answered a different question

[@Doublechonkchocolatecoockie]

I've been using a s24 ultra for about 3 days now I upgraded from a a51 so I'm very pleased with what this phone offers

[@asianstud7]

Coming from that. Yeah I bet.

[@iam_joshua_bcxvii]

Upgraded from A51 to S23U too last yr, haha. current upgraded to s24U too.

[@kindofanmol]

Damn man that's a huge jump!

[@AngryCanine]

I upgraded from my S10+ to an S23 Ultra earlier this month, and what an upgrade it is. A phone that is 95% the same as the S24 Ultra minus physically, for $500-$700 less. Sure the S24 Ultra comes in a colour I absolutely love, but it isn't worth losing the 10x camera for, getting worse battery life because the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 CPU is not more power efficient then the custom Snapdragon 8 gen 2 "For Galaxy" edition found in ALL S23 Ultra's regardless of where you live unlike the S24 Ultra which gets the Exynos CPU outside of the NA region... I am in love with this S23 Ultra, even though I bought it used, but like new, and like new it was, as I was able to get the information of this phone regarding its previous user, 2 months of light use before it was boxed up and sat on a shelf for a few months before I got it. The battery life is so much better then my S10+, the 120hz display is super smooth over the 60hz, Camera is obviously a million times better, and I really love the corners of the display, I didn't know how much I would until I got it. Rounded corners should be a thing of the past, they don't look anywhere near as good as the display on the S23 Ultra, same with the S22 Ultra though the curved glass was a bit much where the S23 Ultra's curved glass is perfect, and the S24 Ultra, which its flat display may be good to some, it is cheap looking to me, though the anti glare coating is nice, but easily something you can get with a screen protector.

[@iam_joshua_bcxvii]

@@AngryCanine the anti glare coating on the S24 Ultra is hard if not impossible to replace with just any screen protector though. Even samsungs own anti glare screen protector could barely match the actual anti glare properties of the screen. I only have a hydrogel screen protector in light of this as I cant find any screen protector even just a hydrogel one that offers the same anti glare properties as the actual screen of s24 ultra. Once you have the s24 ultras bare screen, its hard to look away already as it is just that very helpful when there is bright lights around. The AI is not that impressive since it could be acquired with 3rd party apps, and the tele zoom at 10x+ is a downgrade when compared to the S23U.

[@mden2490]

Thanks for the video. I had the iPhone 15pro and I switched to the s24Ultra. It's a great phone and the screen is a little better than the IPhone 15pro. The build quality is excellent and everything that this camera is able to do, from A.I, to having a s-pen etc.. is remarkable. The iPhone is great let now kid ourselves. But I am realistic and recognize that there are other phone makers that have great products. I was a little anxious/unsure about taking a phone out of my apple ecosystem, but I soon recognized that it is so silly to think that the world is going to collapse if we do so. People will still get there test messages, video calls etc...its really liberating and eye opening to see how Apple has whether directly or indirectly, made us think that we cannot function, be productive, exiist, or get things done outside of there ecosystem. I recommend people break free and see that the grass is green (no pun intended) on the other side.

[@asianstud7]

No iMessage hate from people😂😂😂?

[@jewelfavila5521]

Then you'll start having everything Samsung lol. TV. Washer/ dryer etc lol

[@mdc123-v2v]

Why would you switch from a flagship to a flagship? These comments are straight up BS.

[@mden2490]

@@mdc123-v2v Why is my experience bs? What phone should I have switched to?

[@jordanjackson8873]

​@@mdc123-v2vthey literally gave a detailed experience. If you think this I'd a bot comment, then I would hate to see what you think is a real comment 😂😂

[@dolarizacionenaccion790]

i have ordered the s24 ultra. don't have it yet. bit the S pen is NOT gimmicky if u know what to use it for. i personally usae it for work, having installed business software on the phone that i can use on the run and in front of customers. the s pen makes it so easy to navigate the software and get things done. it alone pays the price of tje phone!!

[@anthonylim2428]

I, too, use the s-pen for work and it's fantastic.

[@manueldemirovic6341]

I have been using s24 ultra for a few days and must admit that it suprised me a lot. I was an iPhone user since iPhone 3GS and have from time to time switched to android but went back pretty soon afterwards. With s24 ultra it seems that I will not switch any time soon - it is trully a great phone for so many reasons, mainly because of the screen. I can completely understand your choice Mr. Ellis to stick with Apple EcoSystem, there is (unfortunately) nothing on android side that even comes close to Apple. Thank You very much for an honest opinion.

[@JimboJones99]

Do you miss the blue bubble

[@manueldemirovic6341]

@@JimboJones99 to be honest yeah I do a bit. But I miss FaceTime far more (my wife, friends and my parents are on Apple devices)

[@JimboJones99]

@@manueldemirovic6341 find a new wife

[@camonly849]

Android ecosystem is pretty dang good with all the Google connections, Samsung watch etc. Why don't you like that?

[@tomn.8475]

That's the benefit not a con of Android 😊

[@darrenmason4412]

Had iphones for many years but last few years the upgrades are getting fewer each year so got s24 ultra with galaxy watch 6 as a freebie and I absolutely love the samsung after 3 days with it. Samsung has come a long way me thinks 😀😀

[@YurLord]

I'm watching this video on my S24 Ultra. I love this phone. In the hand, It feels much more refined over the S23 Ultra. The texture and feel of the titanium are nice. Display is better. I love the anti-reflective properties and better scratch resistance.

[@iliasanastasiadis7658]

I pre-ordered the same color as yours in 1TB. In 2 weeks I will have it. Upgrading from note9. 😂

[@arturoduharte5288]

I ordered exactly the same as you and was wondering why I am supposed to get it by February 14. I feel better knowing I am not the only one. I thought there was a problem with my order. I suppose Samsung did not have any orange in 1tb available on pre order. I have to be patient.

[@emmanuelokoronkwo8917]

Was informed mine might be coming February 8. Was supposed to the here a week earlier. It's here now.

[@arturoduharte5288]

Nice👍

[@iliasanastasiadis7658]

My email said. From 5-18 of February I should get it. 👌

[@SourStrawberrys]

Same, I upgraded from the Note 9 too, but I got black 1TB. But orange was my second option. I bought the orange one for my mom, she has the galaxy s8+.

[@robert.mills5]

This was the best REAL review I've seen. Its honest and non biased... Gained a sub!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Awesome - welcome on board!

[@Anamae5451]

Honestly it's gotten so hard watching tech reviewers on KZbin anymore especially since they've all become Apple fan boys. They'll say something that I know isn't true like Apple more secure than android and I'm all like why you lying for about 5 years they were getting hacked through apps and all those nude celebrity pictures was getting hacked off android it was mostly the icloud smh. Besides I don't come to watch your channel for biased non factual opinions 😤 I want to know about the software and it's capabilities and how good the battery life is smh.

[@eduardowatkinz]

Your conclusion was spot on..

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

Apple made sure of that.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

@@LemonySnicket-EUC made sure of what?

[@Ivan_Magana]

That's a nice screen protector but I always like to get the otter box defender, for double protection. It's a love and hate relationship, mostly love whenever my phone falls!

[@andreasotto8354]

Samsung oem screen protector is the best.

[@waterzipper]

I've been a note user since the note 2 and I can't use a phone with out a pen. When I'm using my phone to edit photos on the go with photoshop it makes everything a dream. I use it mostly for photos but when i want to take a quick note it make it so easy.

[@marianmurphy4625]

I love the notes. I'll buy the next note

[@TypewriterChicago]

I wish the pen came with lower tier phones too. I just ordered, and am eager to use the pen for a lot of note taking and basic sketch/diagram stuff. I think a feature like that with the pen built in is super handy.

[@Pickles-ri3yq]

​@@marianmurphy4625the ultra is the next note

[@Jamie_Akister]

I've just swapped from the 15 pro max to the s24 ultra, I'm like you and will normally swap back....but not this year. The phone is so much better than the iPhone, that said its very iphone-ish with the new ui. Also put my Apple watch ultra in the drawer and gone for the watch6 classic, which like the phone is a game changer. Good vid Mark, think you need to get out of the walled garden more 🤣

[@Gemini530]

I love my S24U. I was also trapped with Apple before. I switched when the S21U came out. Also, I got the beautiful tab S8U which I still have because it's still as gorgeous as I first got it. I am not going back to the iPhone any time soon. So glad I made the switch. But yes, it's more difficult to switch if you're too invested in the Apple ecosystem. My use is pretty basic, so it wasn't that hard to switch

[@TheChcam]

99% are not stuck in any eco system.

[@Gemini530]

@@TheChcam ... Not with android. You can switch phones anytime or even go back to iOS anytime. The reason why I am stuck with android is not because of its ecosystem. It's simply because I like it more.

[@paulmanning22]

I have a tab s8u as well. An absolute beast of a device isn't it.

[@LoverOfTech]

The interpreter did its job, but the bouncer, not so much. 😅 Thanks for the plug! 🙌🏿

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Haha - yeah, he wasn't too helpful, was he? And, happy to be of service, man 💪

[@shahzaibmobile6587]

Why didn't you mention that the S24 ultra screen is less vibrant, less vivid, and washed out colors than S23 Ultra?

[@wiseman900]

Yes I just got my S24U & the colours are not as punchy? Will Samsung fix this?

[@jsk0912]

What about the vivid display mode not working? You did not mention that. Why?

[@Dat_Sun]

Samsung is being back and forth on the dull colors and faulty vivid option. I doubt they can fix it's dull/tinted colors. I keep finding myself using my old s10+ that has a colorful screen, the 24u is probably going back to Verizon.

[@joyfulone1974]

I just came from Best Buy and tested the S24 Ultra. The Vivid and Natural in display settings not working. I also noticed my S23 Ultra had a brighter and sharper screen. Not sure if it's all units or some.

[@Dat_Sun]

@@joyfulone1974 Vivid mode does slightly change colors on my 24u, but it's still dull and harsh. I feel the anti reflection qualities are to blame at this point.

[@joyfulone1974]

@Dat_Sun yeah that's just too bad. Seems like Samsung is going backwards in some ways. I'm used to colorful & vibrant screen colors. It's a nice phone but I wasn't highly impressed.

[@jacobperez8921]

@@Dat_Sun That was my exact suspicion at first. My S24U's display does seem to be less brighter and colorful than my S22U's display. I hope this isi just a post launch issue and Samsung can fix it with a future software update.

[@ZDamned]

It's sad that you can't switch because of how restrictive the apple watch is...

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I wouldn’t say it’s restrictive. It’s just tied to the iPhone.

[@SourStrawberrys]

Get a new watch. Problem solved. It isn't that hard. Samsung makes watches as well. Arguably better.

[@eirschu8973]

@@SourStrawberrysI got my Samsung watch4 by preorder a couple of years ago and they never disappoint! 😂 Love them! Not even planning to upgrade to the newest models until they put out something REVOLUTIONARY 🎉

[@colinbooth531]

I have an apple Watch, switched and kept the watch for alarms, timers etc. It's still a working watch lol.

[@porscheoscar]

Does the iPhone Max have anything similar to the S24 Ultra vapor chamber? It sounds to me that the Samsung substantially increasing the size of this heat dissipation device from the S23 vapor chamber allows it to stay room temperature no matter what hiccup is thrown at it like some signal issue or an app winding up the internals. Whereas the iPhone doesn't seem to have this trick up its sleeve which ending up reducing battery and processing performance. Like for example when they had the ios glitch causing their first run iPhone with the titanium to overheat.

[@sstrafer]

The ecosystem on samsung is really good to so if you get a laptop, tablet, watch, and buds it is the same thing.

[@aadhusharaf2171]

Much more than the same ❤

[@MillieonaVespa]

@@aadhusharaf2171I had all the above ..but was disappointed when that Samsung got rid of your Samsung cloud storage forcing people to go outside Samsung and use Drive …which is a no for me ….I switched to Apple for iCloud for a streamline back up with everything in the one place ..

[@nafeeahnaf6296]

Agree I have it and works better than any other android counterpart ecosystem could ever dream of even google

[@SebastianCollector]

They do laptops?

[@Mark001-1]

I have exactly the same S24U as you & yes it could be more Orange. If you like your iPhone as well carry both devices. It's nice to be able to have that choice. Enjoy them both. The S24U is a fantastic device.

[@texasblaze1016]

The screen is orange enough.

[@everydayrider]

I had been using apple for years and switched now. Yes they are some growing pains :-) trying to escape the echo system but managed to keep my Apple Watch and AirPods for gym sessions with my Apple Music but then everything else is on the ultra. Every day I add something to the Ultra apps settings etc and making it easier to live with. Yes it will be hard at first to escape the echo system of apple but once you do, things will only get better and you will not be too bored with the phone as it has lots of options to entertain you and express your own personality. Iphone is good but so is most other phones these days. My last android was ultra 20 so quite a few years back and the only thing that annoyed me was a battery life. Overheating issues seems to disappear. Only time will tell if I keep my ultra but so far I am enjoying discovering new things. My last phone is an apple 14 pro and yes I think this is a better phone overall.

[@georgehatzistamou2184]

So did you keep you old phone (iPhone 14 Pro) because you need it for you apple watch and apple music? I'm asking because I'm switching too and I do have an iPhone 14 Pro and an Apple watch.

[@Dog_Potato]

Did you keep your iphone? Because ad far as i know, apple watch didnt work with android. And same situation as you, i just traded my iphone to s24 ultra. I already have an apple watch, ipad, airpods and mbp

[@Dog_Potato]

The only im gonna miss is just find my friends and airdrop which i rarely use

[@pragnyadeshmukh5291]

Hi ! I have been thinking of a switch after using Apple phone for 12 years. Could you please tell me if you are using your Apple Watch with Android and does that work?

[@sectr8747]

​@pragnyadeshmukh5291 Samsung makes great smart watches to pair beautifully with an Ultra 24. I personally think they look better than the iWatch

[@niraviv5]

@markEllisreviews are the corners sharp? Do they dig in your palm? Great video! 😀

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you! And, no!

[@niraviv5]

@@MarkEllisReviews great! Thanks for the quick reply! 😀 One more question...did you put a screen protector on and if you did has it brought back reflections?

[@Pickles-ri3yq]

​@niraviv5 only a tiny bit but still massive improvement with this screen. It looks phenomenal

[@jonevansauthor]

Curved corners on phones or screens make no sense to me. So you make a rectangular screen, and shave the edge off so I can... what? What advantage does that offer me? Comfort? What am I doing with it that makes it uncomfortable? Am I really not using a case anyway, given the prevalence of weird camera bumps for no reason. Such a weird thing to do. Almost as bad as making digital watch faces circular. :( But yeah, the S23 and S24 Ultra do not have silly curved corners like they're made by the people who make safety scissors for five year olds.

[@niraviv5]

@@jonevansauthor thanks for your message! By the way do you have the grainygate issue?

[@ieltsnur]

tbh, I'm genuinely thinking of getting S24 ultra, however, the macbook, apple watch, airpods, iPod are indeed handcuffs. I'm still using XR though lol, so it's still a huge dilemma for me to get either S24 ultra or 15 pro max...

[@asianstud7]

You gotta break those handcuffs some how? 😂😂😂

[@daverose5191]

You won't regret it, I didn't. Give it a shot.

[@stop_lying_bro]

Choose wisely. Remember all that glitters isn’t gold. I made the switch and regretted it. The phones are super cool but gimmicky and probably only work mostly fine for a half year. I say this as someone who spent over $2600 because I bought an ultra then hated it so I bought a 15 Pro Max. Yes, I don’t have some features and I do miss some, like really but the constant lag here or there and social media apps being dog poo along with video really put me off. It would be a great phone if it would be optimised like iPhones.

[@daverose5191]

​@@stop_lying_broLag hasn't been my experience at all. In face the Ultras I have owned have been beasts. It even feels faster if you go into Developer settings and disable or reduce animations. I think you are imagining. 😂. Both are great phones and is a matter of opinion these days. If you want boring and iPhone suits you fine then that's OK. I am not one to upload many videos to social media so I can't comment much on that. But the times I did I didn't see any issues.

[@stop_lying_bro]

@@daverose5191 Good that you’ve had good experiences. Some that I know including me didn’t so I’ll take my boring smoothly operating iPhones any day.

[@steveabplanalp1657]

I migrated to an iPhone 15 pro max late last year and kept my S22 ultra. I wanted to wait for the S24 to compare with the iPhone and S22 ultra. Yes, great display on the Samsung, but it always has the best display. After holding the S24 ultra in my hand i decided to stick with iPhone, it’s more comfortable to hold and I’ve found the apps and eco system superior to Samsung. It’s certainly a great rivalry between the two companies and we the consumers are the winners.

[@SilentRunnerSpeaks]

Always appreciate your take Mark! For so long its been Apple vs. Android... at the end of the day we all have bias and preference, that part of this "being human" thing. For years I dabbed in Android but always went running back to apple. For some reason (many awesome features), the last time I switched to thr S23Ultra, it stuck... and ive tried going back to apple, but it just doesnt have the same fuzzy feeling it once has. For me, I just see the lack of innovation and even more, the restrictive nature of their ecosystem. That being said, I do miss only having FOMO once a year and not throughout the year like with all the cool tech that comes out on the Android platform!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@Skyflyers]

You forgot one thing about the Aspen should be on the right side in the corner because usually you hold your phone in the left hand and use your right hand to take pen in and out and the pin is on the left hand corner so you’re going across to the other side of the corner you should be at the same right and corner for the right hand if that make any sense.

[@garygargan2598]

Yes have s24 ultra great phone

[@tmtltn]

I'm coming from Apple, and i have zero regrets. I completely love Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra❤

[@grantbarrie4879]

Hi Mark how did you find cell signal strength? Other reviews say it struggles for call reception. Something that is important for me as coverage is marginal where I live. Thank you

[@Cryptic_Khaos_]

In reference to signal strength, there are numerous contributing factors. However, I will provide my insights comparing the T-Mobile branded S23 Ultra phone to the unlocked S24 Ultra phone. Residing in North Texas, where reception is poor, my S23 Ultra lacked service in my home office. In contrast, the S24 Ultra displayed two bars, resulting in an exceptional call quality. Additionally, the data speeds were satisfactory, approximately 75/15.

[@grantbarrie4879]

Thank you for your reply, I have a iphone13 Pro and thinking of changing and saw the S24 the other day. The function of using a pen on screen for farm mapping attracts me and hopefully a bit better coverage for calls. Thanks again

[@fantomen88]

I am late to the party: one of the main reason I hesitate to switch from my Apple 14 pro to the Samsung S24 ultra is the fact that malware seem to hit android phones a lot more than Apple iOS and I use bank apps etc. I have read about people getting scammed / bank accounts emptied without never even having clicked on a link or an SMS OTP so until the security around the android system is fixed I'll keep to my Apple phone (oh and I have an apple watch so there you go).

[@ramonkroutz]

Are you living in 1683 mate?

[@nikita_kraev]

Loved the review, loved the conclusion, thanks a lot for the hard work :)

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thanks for the lovely comment!

[@NeneBlessing]

I have been using s24 ultra for 2 days now and I'm loving it 😍 😊

[@yomango35]

Which phone makes better photos ?

[@wheelyflac]

For now the iphone 🥲 An update comes from Samsung to improve cameras , most of the time if theres anything wrong they usually fix it in the first month so , if you don't see improvements after a month you can stop hoping

[@thongempire2]

iPhone photo 8/10, video 9/10. Samsung photo 8/10, video 8/10. Google pixel photo 8/10, video 7.5/10 as my experience.

[@Zero]

how does the anti glare coating work when you put a screen protector on it?

[@RockStarBecca]

Oh I didn't think about that but that's a really good question. I hope it gets answered

[@matthewclements8661]

It's an absolutely pointless feature, as 99% of people put a screen protector on straight out of the box. I've got the S24 Ultra, and that's what I did, so now I have the glare from the protector.

[@LemonySnicket-EUC]

I've never used screen protectors and have never done any damage. I keep phones for three years. Yeah, I'm a 1 percenter. Knock on wood 😊

[@toriasummers2670]

Great review Mark thank you - it's nice to have reviews from the UK, no offence to our American friends. I have the s24 ultra and cannot decide whether to keep it. Like you, I am also tied into the Apple ecosystem but I really wanted a change. Some of the comments on here a rather surprising, but each to their own i guess. One thing I will say about the s24, voice to text in some apps is appalling - it stops every other word and I think my diction is quite clear! You now have another subscriber.

[@ibkl2u]

It’s just too Big . I’m looking at the Sony 1 mark VI or the Pixel 9 pro ??

[@rcx760]

I think the pens worth depends on what you work with. I use the pen almost everyday for work. Thats why i keep buying Samsung phones with pens, instead of something more cheeper. I work as an electrician and i take a lot of photos of work stuff.. Schematics that need to be updated after work. I take photos and draw on them how i need to update them back at the office, so i can leave the pappers on site if someone needs them. When i´m out to look at a job that need a quotation, Taking a picture of it. write and draw on it whats need to be done and send it back to the people that do the quotation calculation and them can just call me back if they have any questions while i´m at a different workplace and do some work

[@jonevansauthor]

Great examples. The reason I rarely use mine is because I don't learn what I can use it for and always mean to. It's still the best phone Samsung make though and inherently superior to anything that doesn't have a stylus because it has one. Those of us not using them, are just not learning how our tech works. It wouldn't be downgrading to the non-Note line anyway.

[@Brandingenieur]

I buyed my Ultra last week. I live in Leipzig. Hope you liked it here. I use Garmin Fenix Watches. Two weeks battery.

[@garybunting3035]

Had my S24U for a week, not played around with AI much but its a much better phone than my S22U. Still cant switch full time to Apple as i find the keyboard and some bits of IOS so frustrating.......might be because im so used to Samsung UI ??

[@mnrrizal]

Noo, iphone keyboard is boring, and keyboard samsung is useful with all features

[@daverose5191]

​@@mnrrizaland if you don't like the Samsung keyboard there are other options. It's all about options in Android. You are not in prison.

[@mnrrizal]

@@daverose5191 I never said I didn't like Samsung keyboards, I love that. lots of useful features there

[@mnrrizal]

@@daverose5191 I'm not saying I don't like the Samsung keyboard, I love it, lots of useful features there

[@zappsoimilk]

@@daverose5191 prison lmfao i feel you bro iphone sucks over all

[@agustingalano2977]

Great video as always, Mark!! For me it all comes dome to functionalities, ecosystem and edges. I travel a lot and use my wallet for almost everything. Plane tickets, for example, from all companies, work on my wallet. Samsung wallet only works with Korean Air (which I've never tried btw). I also have my quids in two banks and in Android I have to use Google wallet for one bank and Samsung wallet for the other, it's crazy. Speaking of the edges, don't your palm hurts after holding the phone for a long time?. Rounded edges are a must for me.

[@techbypeel]

I traded my iphone 15 PM in for the ultra couldnt be happier

[@plairesfx]

Lol

[@SFBGuitar]

I've had my S24U for three days now and there's a serious green cast to the screen and the colors are washed out. If it's not fixed by firmware by the end of my return period (roughly 10 days from now), it's going back. The screen is a major downgrade from my S23U and a disappointing release by Samsung.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Sounds like a defective unit, mate. Mine has none of those issues.

[@SFBGuitar]

@@MarkEllisReviews Look up "washed out colors Galaxy S24" and you'll see it's not just me. Seems like a large batch went out without proper screen calibration. Perhaps it's regional, not really sure.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

@@SFBGuitar right, ok. Well, those defective units will get replaced by Samsung and the issue resolved at the production end, I’m sure.

[@SFBGuitar]

@@MarkEllisReviews Just wondering, was yours made in Korea or Vietnam? It would be interesting if we can trace the issue to place of manufacture. It would explain the discrepancy in user experience.

[@notesfromafar]

OMG those red notification dots are giving the vapours...

[@MarkEllisReviews]

It's much worse on me iPhone.

[@notesfromafar]

@@MarkEllisReviews 😬

[@gordonstewart4074]

How did you get them on your s24 ultra

[@JrSpitty]

The circle to search is actually pretty dope. We have a old truck in our lot at the dealership that is in for work, I took a picture of it and did the circle to search... it actually picked the right truck make model and year despite the logo barely being visible. I for sure though it was going to get the wrong year because front fascia and headlights are harder to distinguish between years!

[@andycuyler6675]

I brought the orange one aswell now selling my Iphone 15 promax and apple watch ultra trying android again still have my macbook and ipad + airpods max.been tied to apple to long time for a change !

[@sisvankrunkelsven-7581]

How are you using your apple watch ultra with an Android phone?

[@MarkEllisReviews]

I'm not.

[@lordbrindley3061]

What about the vivid display function not working and the dull appearance of images and icons compared to previous generations in particular the s23ultra

[@SoundJudgment]

Good! More Realistic hues and much less 'cartoony' in saturation levels. Samsung rawks!

[@jordanking7711]

For all of you bagging Mark in the comments for his opinions, respectfully who cares? There HIS opinions, and power to him. With his comments about not wanting to switch from Apple and the S-Pen point, really? Firstly with the S-Pen, it depends on the person and what you will use it for. For photographers it would be useful, but for others not so much. As for the Apple ecosystem comment, people like what they like. I personally am a Samsung person, but that's just me. Who cares if he likes Apple? Power to him.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Welcome to the internet, mate ;)

[@alyannakriselsarmiento6074]

When you hold the two phones side by side the display doesn’t seem to pop on the s24 ultra compared to the iphone. Is the brightness lowered on the ultra? Thanks!

[@p-dub7422]

Excellent review! Great points and I plan to get a S24 Ultra any day now because my S23 Plus got damaged. You mentioned that you stay with the Apple and you mentioned the watch. What about getting a Samsung watch that could go with the phone. lol I have a fit bit not as fancy as your Apple. What do you think about the black phone that might have a matching pen with it? Or just the other colors do they look as nice in person? But good job!

[@nickmaximillian1]

Nice video! thanks for the effort, Any idea about the quality difference when uploading to Instagram? especially for the stories and reels

[@iAfroTech]

I've switched from 15 Pro Max to S24 Ultra and never looked back. I've switched from S23 Ultra to 15 Pro Max and never looked back. Mark, Can we please stop all this bullshit ?😖. I absolutely dont' believe those kind of comments from people being able to be mistaken about their phone in only few months when we all know an iPhone is an iPhone, a Galaxy is a Galaxy. It sounds like comments to generate hate.

[@nikhilkhandolkar8557]

I do want to switch from my iPhone 13 Pro Max to the S24 ultra. But I have 2 Apple Watches, an iPad, a mac and 3 sets of AirPods. Now I can’t just ditch the rest of them away. For me the Mac is genuinely the best computer system out there, the iPad too is the best tablet/notetaking machine and the AirPods definitely provide the best user experience by simply pairing good enough sound with the convenience of switching between my devices easily. But the iPhone is truly frustrating. It feels like I’ve been using the same device since 2018 even though I’ve owned 2 different max model iPhones in that time. I need that switch to the S24 but I don’t know how I’ll be able to use my Apple watch and AirPods with it. I can find workarounds with the mac and iPad. So what should I do?? How do I get out?

[@cuev4]

IMO It's not worth getting out of the ecosystem . You should probably buy the ultra if you can afford and stick with two phones if you have the possibility. Each one has its own bells and whistles, and you'll be happier with apple watch + airpods than galaxy watch with the buds, trust me. Much more accurate readings, much more fluid UI and etc.. But it's soooo worth it to buy the Samsung flagship. The camera is stellar, the flexibility is amazing and you can integrate both devices with Google Photos. I would however get a smaller iPhone just for the convenience (I currently have a 13 pro - not max-- and s23 ultra which I love - killer combo)

[@stop_lying_bro]

Switch, but have enough money to buy a iPhone again. It will be fun for a few months because it’s all new but later you’ll realise how the apps crash, it becomes laggy after a few updates, photos and videos take up way more space than on an iPhone, the video sucks, and sometimes stutter. The variable refresh rate sometimes lags and you get stuck with what feels like 10fps for a few seconds at times, the screen scratches super easily compared to iPhones front glass and so much more. They are awesome phones yes, but they feel like beta projects and the entire experience doesn’t feel cohesive. There are things I miss that I wish iPhone had, but iPhone just works and smoothly for me anyway. Plus the iPhone doesn’t dig into your hands with long use due the rounded off edges. Call me a power user or perfectionist, but I think for that amount of money, the phones should work damn near perfectly

[@Pickles-ri3yq]

​@@stop_lying_brofunny. I have had a galaxy s9 with no screen protector since shortly after release & still have it as a wifi phone as I just got s24 ultra & not 1 scratch on that s9

[@stop_lying_bro]

@@Pickles-ri3yq Don’t know. Maybe the screen quality was better then but mine had scratches very fast and I did the exact same things as I ever have with my old iPhones.

[@Pickles-ri3yq]

@stop_lying_bro damn. Yeah my s9 screen was hella solid. Mind u I designate a pocket & don't put anything else in that pocket. Not worth the risk. Unfortunately that didn't save my usb c port a couple yrs in but oddly enough that issue magically appeared after an update. Still used for yrs charging wirelessly after. Annoying tho cuz it said it had moisture & I've always been very careful not to keep phone anywhere near water including a steamy bthrm during shower & I never had a port issue on any phone previously. Oh well. Still works great but was time for an upgrade. Now babying my s24 ultra

[@martinmadsen4162]

was a full on apple sheep for years had everything: iMac, ipad, iphone and watch and yes it worked well together. then i got a Note 8 and that was it, I swapped to a PC (its more power for less money) and over time i got a samsung tablet and a samsung watch and just got the s24 U at preorder I can move files easy between devices and going from phone to tablet is almost flawless so you can break free if you want.

[@matthewclements8661]

Pre ordered the s24ultra and arrived yesterday.. its nothing special to be honest. Finger print doesn't work well at all and face id takes forever, the corners are way too sharp on the phone and its just too big. Wanted to see what all the fuss was about so thought id give it a try. The only thing i do like about it is the keyboard, its a lot nicer to type on than the iphones. It just doesnt feel as classy as an iphone. Dont think ill be keeping it for too long. Also just an added note, if you put a screen protector on your phone the anti reflective properties are rendered useless as you still get the reflections off the protector.

[@carolyndurant8413]

I disagree with all of that,my Face ID and fingerprint work great . Love the screen I have had notes since Note four. I love my S24.But you do what’s best for you.Thats your experience and it’s your money.I will be keeping mine 😊

[@carolyndurant8413]

Oh and the note about the screen protector use the ones from Samsung. Work great on the S24 ultra .

[@matthewclements8661]

@carolyndurant8413 must be my phone then as My face id is still terrible especially in low light, it just doesn't work. Fingerprint is ok. I'm having to hold my phone up close to my face and straight on almost like a retina scan. My iphone face id was flawless and would work from 2ft away from my face.

[@jamarbroomes5005]

Really cool phone, I bought the titanium Grey 512 gb today and I am incredibly happy.

[@markrome9702]

Natural is the new vivid.

[@mycontrol30]

I got the 24 ultra a couple of days, and I, too, have been with iPhone for a decade. The 24Ultra is amazing, but it's just so hard to kick iPhone. The things Samsung offers knock Apple out of the water, but when you're used to the ease of use, you can't really escape it.

[@plasmamuffinsgaming]

Yeah I feel that. I wanna leave iPhone but I just can’t rn. Thankfully my work got me an s24 work phone so it’s kinda scratching the itch rn

[@cashsingh6185]

There is no sucked into the eco system, consistent usage over a year in real life, the IPhone and all its accessories beat everything Samsung has to offer. That why you use an iPhone., and I’m sure if you are really honest Mark, that’s why you do to. 🤷🏾

[@jordankirkham1657]

No it doesn't at all

[@ryanhall9152]

Just Dex alone beats Apple. Connect a ps5 controller or xbox controller to your phone in Dex mode and connect wireless or wired to a TV and you have a built-in game console in your phone, apple can't compete and that's just one thing 😅

[@cashsingh6185]

Yeah most people use a games console for gaming, if you have consoles why you need your phones to become a console? The fact that Samsung users as you need to justify why the Samsung is better says it all. It isn’t better, it’s just different. Btw I use both android and iOS. I just don’t see why everyone gets so emotional over operating systems. Let’s be clear, iPhones are amazing. I’d say the OnePlus 12 is a better buy than the 24 ultra. 🤷🏾

[@ryanhall9152]

@cashsingh6185 if your traveling at a hotel 🏨 and don't wanna bring a big console or just can't afford a console it's still a option to have

[@Xian_114]

I got my samsung S24 ultra 2wks already and i keep exploring on how to use some features. I love it❤

[@georgehatzistamou2184]

Very nice video Mark. I'm switching to S24 Ultra too from iPhone 14 Pro. I hope that I won't regret it! Anyway I totaly agree with you that S24 Ultra is a perfect phone!

[@BigYouDog]

Did you find the screen protector increased the reflectivity, or did it remain the same?

[@Pickles-ri3yq]

Have a basic 1 on mine now & it's still very good & noticeable screen difference as far as anti glare but will upgrade my basic 1 for a better 1. Wanted to research best bet but have something on it in the meantime

[@Maffs63]

Thanks for the video. You forgot a very important fact, and that is that Apple offers significantly longer software support. I've always been a Samsung fan, Note 9, Tab 8 ultra, 12.2 Pro yet are very disappointed at Samsungs lack of decent software support on premium devices as these. Yes, and I know about the 7 year support on the s24, a bit late to the game, I'd say. O', and my 2014 IPad Air 2 just got it's latest software update today. 9 years and 3 months software support!! Is that not what all premium devices should offer!

[@IvanBustos]

I am wanting to switch to Android but I’m going to wait until iPhone gets RCS so I don’t have issues texting friends and family. Just got the 15 Pro and had a feeling you’d also stay on iPhone due to the ecosystem. At the end of the day the ecosystem and how you communicate with other devices is just huge.

[@dannyg8032]

Is not the best display on the market, is not even the sharpest, there are newer panels with higher pixel density, far brighter, with support for IMAX Enhanced and Dolby Vision which S24 Ultra doesn't have, 10bit color which S24 doesn't have, and 6B colors which S24 doesn't have. In terms of health, the S24 Ultra display has a low 492HZ PWM value, much inferior to the 2160hz or even the 3840hz PWM value available on latest Oppo, Vivo or Honor flagships. The S24 Ultra has an anti-reflective panel, but other smartphones have displays on which you can type easily even when they are wet.

[@smitjee]

Yeah, nobody talks about this.

[@MrEwanc]

What stands out for me is that Samsung is taking ideas from Google phones (AI) rather than looking at the iPhone for inspiration... If you also take into consideration some of the poor sales the iPhone has shown lately, (Barclays downgraded Apple's stock...), then you might look at that as an indication of where the game is going and who's leading in important areas. I've gone from the iPhone in 2008-2012, to the Samsung Note, S and Fold phones in 2012-2023, and now to Google phones (the 8 Pro - although I had the Google Nexus 5 in 2013), because of AI features and the camera. So am I a typical consumer, I don't know? But I've been saying 'iPhone watch out!' for many years now...

[@avronaut]

Those round corners on the iPhone are so nineties

[@MarkEllisReviews]

They didn't bother me until now.

[@mmucc073]

I could never go from Samsung to iphone...been invested with all things Samsung since 2013 or whenever the s3 came out. I love Samsung no matter how good the iPhone is or could be.

[@cabletow]

Yes I have the 24 ultra, yes it is the best phone I have enter had. I hand had iPhones till the 13 pro. Switched from it with no issues. I have now got a Samsung watch. Btw copy and paste works with windows and galaxy devices. So more useful for me at work than my iPhones. And with local send or arc it will work Samsung to mac.... Just saying

[@JamesMcGillis]

The S-pen is essential for detailed photo editing, especially for object erasure. BTW, photo editing on the S23 Ultra was much better. The latest version of Photo Editor has much less effective object erasure functionality.

[@halgrynshaun]

I sold off my iPad pro, watch ultra, iPhone 14 pro max end of last year and feel liberated. I don't miss the iPhone or iPad at all, it's just the watch that I sometimes miss. Got a casio g shock with all the health features I need and I'm not looking to go back. I'm keeping my MacBook pro though.

[@oc3144]

awesome, freedom feels good

[@AvanishSaravanan]

Do you guys face the grain issue on lower brightness? It is very minimal and only noticeable in dark room with brightness at the lowest.

[@jacobperez8921]

I do! It's likely due to the anti-reflective property of the new display glass layer.

[@faraazhamza6044]

One of the best long-ish term reviews out there. I’m in the same boat, drawn heavily to the S24 Ultra and only held back by the ecosystem.

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Thank you!

[@trevinodude]

As someone who likes both Galaxies and iPhones, it’s good to see that Samsung is really kicking it up on notch on their Ultra models. I wonder how Apple will respond when they inevitably announce and release the iPhone 16 Pro. Your move, Apple.

[@stephenoneill3134]

3 months later : THIS IS WHY I AM SWITCHING BACK TO IPHONE. Look I get it these guys need to make content for a living and by making everybody watch and argue over a brand name in the comments is how they make money. Just buy whatever phone is right for you!

[@MarkEllisReviews]

You didn’t watch the end of this video, did you?

[@stephenoneill3134]

Just watched the end now 😂 sorry didn't mean for it to come off as a dig at your channel! I will delete it as although it applies to most of these comparison videos on KZbin I should have watched the full video before posting 👍

[@MarkEllisReviews]

No hassles - and no need to delete 😉

[@stephenoneill3134]

@MarkEllisReviews I know I am only one person but you have gained a subscriber for a pleasant interaction😁👍

[@brandenongkp]

After I bought my s24 ultra ,I decided to give away my iPhone 15 plus to my child . S24 ultra just make my life easier and it's just blow me away . Now I have a personal translator with me in Japan. What a amazing phone .

[@KellySikorski]

Watching this video, waiting for my S24 Ultra to be delivered. I’m happy to get out of the Apple ecosystem. Great video, Thx

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Great timing - enjoy!

[@protectorofillinois3]

I'm personally happy I did not purchase this phone, and I'm not sold on the so-called AI features at all, so I'm extremely happy and content with my S23 Ultra.

[@foetor]

I sent it back, S23U can’t shoot animals in motion, too. So why go to a more expensive device?

[@katkaat]

I definitely dont like the iPhones corners, but the squared corners are a bit offputting to me. I like the Flip's corners best, I think ..

[@pastordavidcruz-penielinte741]

Just got mine yesterday... I LOVE IT....

[@hamiltonfungula63]

By the way in the circle to search feature, you don't need to take picture, u can open the camera point at the object and circle right on the spot, without having to take a picture.

[@Voltar78]

3:33 That orange is GORGEOUS!

[@robisonfogaca33]

I'll buy it , albeit here in Brazil costs an arm and a leg.

[@conradcruz5864]

where can i buy case for s24

[@DanielHarrisCodes]

Does circle to search do anything Google lens doesn’t? Like is it a new feature performing the search or is it just a new way to select the item by circling and then it just passes off to lens?

[@aj1201]

Good question! I suspect the feature can be used to search notes or pics on your phone as well as the internet??? Samsung and Google are collaborating on some things per the Samsung tech I spoke with in customer support.

[@verral1380]

I upgraded from my iPhone 14 pro and Apple watch ultra to s24 ultra and galaxy watch 6 classic and I'm happy with my decision.

[@rmohan137]

Excellent review... Loved the way you narrated. So natural and cool...

[@MarkEllisReviews]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@realdvgarg]

Exactly, that was refreshing.

[@scratchback2001]

Hi from Australia. My Samsung S9 was failing after 7 years so I went to my local Optus store to look at the latest phones to buy outright. The S24 wasn't out yet so I bought the S23 Ultra. What a phone. I've watched the comparisons between the S23 and S24. Big deal. Both phones take great pictures but as I own a digital camcorder and digital camera, I think the phones cameras are excellent but I wouldn't store photos on them. I'm gonna keep my S23. It's a beautiful phone and if you look after them, they're great.

[@smitjee]

Worth upgrading from the s23u? Still not convinced, trade-in deals in romania were terrible.

[@Mikaeel.Kamran]

S23U is a great phone. Stick to it and wait for the next iteration

[@JimboJones99]

You need to get out of Romania

[@Estefferson]

Upgrading Here in Brazil it's always worth it. I upgraded mine and It will cost less than 500 BRL (about 100 USD).

[@smitjee]

@@JimboJones99 try again

[@IldarSagdejev]

Hardware-wise it's not a huge upgrade, but it's your call.

[@durkzeephat01]

I just switched from an Iphone 12 to a Galaxy S24. After a few years on an Iphone, I am glad that i have an android again. I now have the feeling that i'm in control over my own phone and not Apple.

[@Hackbeezie]

Traded in my S22 ultra and had it for a few days now. I am always finding a reason to use it now.

[@Granturion]

got an s24 ultra, already reset it to default and changed back to the vivo x100 pro. Camera is just not near the level of the vivo and performance too.

[@GBamaBoy]

That's your opinion. I don't see anyone on KZbin talking about the Vivo camera. They talk about the Pixel and IPhone

[@Granturion]

Of course. Most people only know samsung and apple.@@GBamaBoy 😁 But camera wise those are the weakest of the bunch in 2024