Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review | Two Months Later...

Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra after some long-term personal testing, including camera improvements, AI shenanigans and gaming performance. There's lots to love with the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, from the battery life and Genshin Impact skills to that improved camera zoom. But is it the best 2024 smartphone vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Nubia Z60 Ultra etc?
This near 7-inch titan is certainly one of the biggest phones around, boasting a crisp QHD AMOLED screen and beefy stereo speakers. Gamers will enjoy the smooth performance on intensive titles like Genshin, while Samsung's S Pen is once again stashed inside the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Upgrades vs the S23 Ultra and S24 Plus include that Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 brain (a definite boost in the UK), as well as the powerful camera setup. The Samsung S24 Ultra boasts an excellent zoom arrangement, especially when shooting portrait pics or video with family or pets. However, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra still beats this Galaxy smartphone for contrast shots and pro video tools.
If you've been using the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as your full-time smartphone, let us know your own long term review down in the comments below!
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Review Chapters:
0:00 - Waffly bit at start
0:55 - Design
3:04 - OneUI 6.1 & features
5:04 - AI tools
6:21 - S Pen
6:56 - Bugs & quirks
8:14 - Display & audio
9:42 - Performance & gaming
10:56 - Battery life
11:45 - Cameras
16:47 - AI photo editing
18:05 - Verdict

[@albin2232]

The Universal response to all phones: 1. Craving, waiting and lusting. 2. First date. 3. Love at first sight. 4. Boredom sets in. 5. Eyes roves to other younger phones. 6. Amicable separation.

[@JaydenAndrewsTech]

😂The perfect relationship

[@albin2232]

@@JaydenAndrewsTech I'm into Polyamory 📲📱📱😂

[@northernhound3899]

Great summary!

[@robhughes8516]

Perfectly described

[@BigJeffroeX438]

Sounds about right

[@namelesshorror5949]

I got the S24 Ultra and it is my first flagship as the cost is too high IMO. Only reason I got this one is that mobile company gave me a half-price deal on the 512GB model. Loving it so far.

[@pillepolle3122]

Half price?! Wow

[@IamJay02]

Dayum half price is a steal

[@GrandSenator]

@@pillepolle3122 yeah when you pre order it there was half price for every storage though i been with apple since xs max i am thinking to switch just too unsure though

[@RagingBad]

I got that deal too with my carrier

[@alizameeruddinkhan3916]

How brother ?

[@hiphoppeep]

Just upgraded to the ultra from an s10. First new phone in 5 years ive had to relearn the new systems and gestures. The s10 was and still is a great phone. It was hard to give up

[@kwengtify]

Thinking of getting the ultra too. My s10+ is still working fine and all.😅 how's the ultra so far??

[@marokthegod]

Tell me about it. I am coming from an S9 Plus :-) Still works.

[@jackbeams375]

Same for me. Liked my S 10 but started screwing up and bad battery life

[@mconstantine67]

I agree that the Samsung keyboard is very poor. Gboard is definitely an improvement, but I think the best I've used so far is the Microsoft SwiftKey keyboard. The autocorrect is next level and the word prediction is excellent.

[@donotneed2250]

I've been using Microsoft SwiftKey Keyboard for a few years now. It's one of the first apps I install on a new phone or whenever I factory reset my phone.

[@asbost01]

Yeah, SwiftKey is excellent! I think they need to add an AI function button on it but other than that I think it's the best out there!

[@donotneed2250]

@@asbost01, press the Bing button, b, on the left side next to the GIF icon and it will say, "Bing powered by AI & GPT-4." On the Edge browser they call it "Copilot."

[@daleycarter]

​@@asbost01I looked at SwiftKey in the play store and it says it has an AI feature called copilot

[@marcioamaral7511]

IDK if it's the case for english speakers but I've never had any problems with the Samsung keyboard

[@preciscoprecisco4275]

After 10 years of using iphones switch to samsung s24 ultra and Im so proactive and discovering new features and abilities. Iphone was simple and nothing to choose from

[@motorsport5787]

At least you don't think Android is still like 2012 !

[@erikagt]

iPhone better bro ​@@motorsport5787

[@Kambani10]

iPhones are boring, limited options as there's only one company. Limited software customisation as compared to Androids

[@edwardb911]

Its only exciting for the first month. Then you will get used to it like any other phone and it wont be special. You will then realize that its not as good as you first thought.

[@ashfigueroa]

THIS! I just did the same thing! I'm searching for all tips & tricks 😂

[@stevemuchnick]

Chris, there is NOBODY on KZbin who's reviews and YT page I enjoy more than your. Ilove this channel and you are freaking awesome Sir

[@cybertron50]

My thoughts exactly😅🙏

[@VETERANOFASGARD]

Do you use to skip classes?

[@khanhvujade9182]

​@@VETERANOFASGARD the correct statement should be "Did you use to skip classes? ", I think you should check your grammar first, mate. Speaking of which, the op only expressed his/her opinion about Tech spurts and didn't involve any negativity so relax, dude

[@motorsport5787]

Agree 👍🏼

[@erikagt]

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[@TariqMonther]

I upgraded my Exynos S22 Ultra to the S24 Ultra and I'm loving it so far. The most noticeable difference is the battery life, such a game changer for me! However, one issues that still persists from the previous phone is that a lot of the times the notifications come in late, specifically when I unlock my phone. All of a sudden, all notifications just start coming in. I've seen that a lot of people have had this issue for years with Samsung phones, and some are saying that this is a typical issue with Android phones in general. Mr. Spurt, have you noticed such problems with delayed notifications?

[@alizameeruddinkhan3916]

I have never faced this issue in any of the Android phone

[@RagingBad]

I have never

[@gr2390r2]

You can toggle the apps you want to receive notifications from to not be affected by this battery saving behaviour, just hold an app icon, go to information about the app, go to battery and select unlimited. Now this app should be able to work in the background even if the phone is locked/in deep sleep, so that you get all your notifications.

[@abdullahdahhan58]

Swipe down the scroll menu and look for the sync option and enable it. That's it. Sorry for my English

[@TheManWithNoName786]

Never had that issue on my s24 ultra thus far

[@noraasonganyi8043]

I have been waiting for this!!!!

[@BigJeffroeX438]

I have the S24 Plus and I love it. Everything has been Awesome I've ever made it my daily driver and my Google Pixel 8 pro my side piece 😊 thanks for the video keep up the amazing work uncle Spurt

[@MarkTolmanMA]

I got the Galaxy S24 Plus. It is nearly perfect, especially the battery life. I'm glad I got the smaller one.

[@The_Spooky_Boi]

Nah s23+ is better

[@pillepolle3122]

​@@The_Spooky_Boinonsense. How can a 1 year old phone be better?!

[@The_Spooky_Boi]

@pillepolle3122 believe it or not, it has practically the same specs and the 8 gen 2 instead of the exynos 2400 gives it a longer battery life despite the smaller battery due to better thermal management on the special made snapdragon chipset

[@keqling7086]

@@The_Spooky_Boi battery life ? yes a little but everything else is better of the s24 plus,i mean except the price

[@keqling7086]

@@The_Spooky_Boi the exynos peroforms quite a but better tho but yh battery life is better of the snapdragon

[@martinscown1117]

Got my s24 Ultra at launch, and it is brilliant, and I agree the connectivity is awesome, definitely much better than my previous s21 Ultra Exynos!

[@tejarajgoli]

Aren't you facing any display grainy issue ?

[@martinscown1117]

@@tejarajgoli no, I'm not.

[@planetminecraft411]

I just got my S24 Ultra on Monday, and so far, I am absolutely loving it. Everything from the animations to the display is amazing.

[@liaammalka8551]

I have tab s8 ultra and tab s9+ i just got my s24 ultra 512 and im in love

[@Georgio-Giotto]

How is your on screen time so far ? I have seen it all on youtube … from 5 h to 10h . Idk what to trust . Can u tell me how ur experience is ?

[@planetminecraft411]

@@Georgio-Giotto I usually get 8 - 10 hours of screen on time. I suppose if you were gaming nonstop, it might be lower. But with my usage, it's consistently 8 - 10.

[@Georgio-Giotto]

Thank you, for your reply. Was it from the beginning already that good or did the battery need to learn and adapt to your routine ?

[@planetminecraft411]

You're welcome. It took a few days to adapt. Prior to that, though, it was still pretty good

[@mhbplaysthesims]

Great review! Talked all of the characteristics necessary. Thank you for this review.

[@harbserge]

Watching this amazing review from S24 Ultra 👏🏼

[@Avner-sj2ky]

Honor magic 6 pro here

[@2freeaustin878]

iPhone 14 here

[@andresoares6005]

Nokia 33/10

[@VETERANOFASGARD]

Galaxy a35 5G here.

[@jnrbeatz8321]

Galaxy A72

[@nordlyselsker]

I have used the Galaxy Note 10 Lite for four years and had the Galaxy Note 4 for a few years before that, and the S-pen is absolutely essential for me. So, I just ordered the S24 Ultra, but I don't have giant hands and really wish I could get a slightly smaller model with the S-pen. I tried it out in a shop and almost changed my mind about buying it because it's considerably less comfortable to hold than the Note 10 Lite. I hope I'll get used to it.

[@pedrovelezjr5195]

Will be getting my brand new s24 ultra tomorrow 😊❤😊❤😊❤

[@Hikari_to_Yuri]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="638">10:38</a> Please don't use a hydro healer to attack hydro elemental enemies D: . Use opposing elements like cryo or dendro for example

[@cguralol]

Phys barbruh. I've done it before with friends to defeat oceanid, hardest shit ever

[@theSato]

ser he doesn't actually play the game (that much is obvious), its just a test to show the phone's performance so that doesn't matter lol

[@what.are.you.on1]

Who tf care about that bro💀

[@Hikari_to_Yuri]

@@what.are.you.on1 As a bald tech KZbinr once said, Your mum

[@what.are.you.on1]

@@Hikari_to_Yuri ur just a 10 yo kid that gives advices about genshin to youtubers💀

[@stefan7231]

Phone reviews are more/less the same on all channels but you sir deserved my subscription with you sense of humor :D Keep up the good work!

[@joelosgood5531]

Great video thanks, can you tell me where that light house video beside the dockside is as looks familiar and driving me nuts? Ta

[@CrazyInWeston]

The Lighthouse is in Folkestone, Kent. England.

[@Rezzzn0r]

Lol I love your videos, constant laugh 😁 cheers bro!

[@spvvky]

Ordered this phone for myself and my partner we got them half off through Google Fi and while I'm not sure 1k is worth it 600+ certainly is I'm sure after watching this! Very excited and also never had a phone in my fav color, purple.

[@tdawg5973]

$600 is a steal for the ultra

[@SynsUndone1073]

i got the purple as well my carrier had a deal if you turned in a device worth atleast 75 trade in value you got 1200 to a new phone got the storage upgrade size to the 512 and am effectivelly only paying 200 for the phone 5 bucks for 36 months

[@jsadecki1]

How did u get it half price and what country is that?

[@spvvky]

@@jsadecki1 Through Google Fi and I'm in the US. Hope that helps.

[@jsadecki1]

@spvvky Shit, that looks like a really good deal. I've already got mine now, ha ha. I bought it out right

[@KiiroKiiroTorini]

What or where did you get your wallpaper from?

[@SteveZ1]

I put it in case so sharp corners don't bother me. I put a glass screen protector on, so I miss out on the glare free screen. I take handwritten notes every day and wish I had other flagship options with an SPen. I'm a 2 handed user and find the size in a slim phone case is perfect for pocket storage and usability. I wasn't going to upgrade from my s23 ultra, but got drawn in by the 7 year updates and the flat screen. The only thing that will cause me to upgrade for a few years is if they come out with a user swappable battery model with an irblaster.

[@douglasbusinge]

How do you reduce the size of the icons? I am puzzled?

[@daviddudeskie6940]

Thanks for the review. I just ordered one of these. I will be using it mostly for work. That pen is going to help me a lot, I think.

[@caramelcheesepano]

Is this the sign I was looking for? Lol Really thinking of getting this today or at least after Easter😊😊 Thanks for the extra boost of confidence. Been rocking a Note 10+ for almost 5 years...

[@donotneed2250]

You will notice a difference as soon as you fire it up...

[@samsonmoses2132]

Respect for using ur note 10 + for so long, she was an absolute unit! I how I use my S24 U for 5 years, given the 7 years of updates, I actually can if I am not greedy 😂

[@matthewcannard1022]

Yeah im thinking of getting the s24 ultra or iphone 15 pro max.... been android for a long time, have had a lot of older iphones too, last one was the iphone x, currently have a note 10 plus 5g, but its withering now with no android or ui updates and the 5g isn't very good as its old 1st gen 5g and standalone i think. So really am thinking of getting the s24 ultra or iphone 15 pro max in the next week or two.

[@matthewcannard1022]

Yeah im thinking of getting the s24 ultra or iphone 15 pro max.... been android for a long time, have had a lot of older iphones too, last one was the iphone x, currently have a note 10 plus 5g, but its withering now with no android or ui updates and the 5g isn't very good as its old 1st gen 5g and standalone i think. So really am thinking of getting the s24 ultra or iphone 15 pro max in the next week or two.

[@YesNo-xc2dr]

@@matthewcannard1022what did you end up with?

[@charliethechaste]

I find the promise of long term software updates tempting but am likely to go for an A55.

[@NOUR-mu9gm]

Hello lovely goofy mate thanks for your goofy ah reviews so much it helps removing the bad effects of the day. On a side note i aint buggering around but drop the big chunk of ur follow up on the googly pixel please been waiting patiently for that one

[@user-tn6sb9qu1w]

will they point out as well, that the edge lighting and AOD has major problem. like they are way too dim to notice

[@lazerlabmusic9625]

This is by far the best and most entertaining Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review I have seen so far. You got a new subscriber. I look forward to follow you. Cheers 😄

[@jacobheiner635]

I love your videos man. Always hilarious

[@oneTOU3]

I can't wait for the 3 month later review!

[@otepdotnet]

I had zfold5 and traded for s24u no regrets and i really love every bit of it! The boxy from factor is a different user experience, media consumption is much more enjoyable

[@enginethatcould5257]

I traded my S4U for a Fold 5. No regrets. Will upgrade to zfold 7

[@jokast8861]

WHY​@@enginethatcould5257

[@mr.mysterious7940]

@@enginethatcould5257I traded my regrets for a Fold 5. No S4U.

[@KirkpatrickSounds]

Thinking of doing the same. The aspect ratios on the Fold5 are just annoying - and this is coming from someone thats been exclusively rocking Folds since the Fold2 release. The actual screen space taken up by apps/games/movies when at the right aspect ratio ends up being essentially the same as just having the Ultra. Multi-tasking is nice but not used enough to be missed.

[@daledevernon56]

The S 24 was marketed purely on AI features, I'd be kicking myself now if I just purchased an s24 only to find out that 99% of the AI features are coming to the most recent devices.

[@segunthepikachufan1470]

The S24+ is way better than the S23 Plus cause of the specs

[@lucaspanasski331]

Yeah especially the processor (exynos in Europe)😉​@@segunthepikachufan1470

[@TheOxiongarden]

And they are garbage anyway for the most part

[@Jonathan.mp4]

Any experience with the mura on the display? People have been reporting film grain on the displays

[@anonymoushub7677]

Using few months now..nothing like that

[@tytownsend8219]

Never had that problem

[@sydguitar99]

The price is Justified when you consider the long software support, helps with resale value as well

[@Altoseb]

Funny how people say that now about Samsung when iPhones have always been pelted for being expensive

[@sydguitar99]

@Altoseb difference is, Apple has full control over their software and hardware vs samsung who doesn't

[@Altoseb]

@@sydguitar99 I know that, but it’s irrelevant. The point of contention is that despite supporting their phones for 5 years, Apple are accused of overcharging. Samsung are suddenly “justified” in their prices now that they do it?

[@sydguitar99]

@Altoseb how is that irrelevant lmao? Since they don't have control over the OS, then they're forced to go based on what google does, which adds to their development time. Apple has everything under their control, they don't have the overhead costs that Samsung does

[@Altoseb]

@@sydguitar99 Oh dear. You think that One UI is more expensive to develop and maintain for than iOS? Jesus. Explain this then. Up until Samsung started offering 4/5 year support their flagships were the same price as iPhones. What accounted for the high price? Clue: it can’t have been dev / support costs.

[@AndreTaker7]

im from the philippines and i love british humor, you gained a new sub excellent review btw, thinking of getting the s24ultra soon

[@ToallpointsWest]

This was one of the best reviews I think I've ever heard! Got yourself a new subscriber!😅

[@judyheinz3256]

S24 plus for me. Love it: the size and rounded corners are nice. I rarely used my S pen when I had the S22 ultra.

[@bozdowleder2303]

Especially this year with the 2k screen

[@max_mwangi]

What of Exynos in some regions? ​@@bozdowleder2303

[@natz6046]

@TechSpurt will you do review for S24 plus?

[@Rika-sensei]

Honestly I really like the sharp corners. That's one reason I picked the phone. The whole blocky rectangle design is how I like it

[@thenjtsaid4681]

I love the hard corners.

[@rainedatem3160]

Thinking of going from Note20 to S24U, what should I expect? Im thinking a better battery life is definitely going to liven things up.

[@cybertron50]

Love the humour in your videos, uncle spurt 😅

[@dmmpg]

I see an overwhelming love towards the S24+ and after trying it out at the store, I get it. It has the same footprint as my Galaxy A50. Just with a slight bump up in thickness. This size is perfect for smartphones and A50 has been treating me well with its build. I doubt S24+ would upset me over it if I had the money to buy one.

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

i got the s24+ my first big phone ,my contract total cost is £1024 to have it with unlimited minutes etc , the phones worth £1200 + i got a free samsung watch 6

[@darna02]

No way this dude is comparing a flagship of this year to a mid range from 2019 💀💀💀

[@dmmpg]

@@darna02 Yeah I'm comparing their dimensions. What's wrong with that? There is nothing special about flagships and their dimensions.

[@darna02]

@@dmmpg theres nothing special about dimensions in general, you buy what fits best for u and ur hands. But it just seemed funny to me how u put in a comparison the A50 cuz I had it a while back and its really ugly compared to any flagship with thinner edges and the same dimensions. Its not the same when u got two phones with same dimensions, but different screen to body ratio. Plus I find it funny how u said it wouldnt upset u if u could buy S24+ like no sht, no one would be 😂all good tho

[@dmmpg]

@darna02 a50 is a beautiful device. Thin and lightweight with no camera bump, and the back color is great. Sure it doesn't have the thinnest bezels but we are talking about the overall build. Also, many prefer the s23 over s23+ because of its size.

[@taskmaster9772]

Hey Chris, Can you please address the grainy display issues that have been going around on reddit on the s24 ultras?

[@tytownsend8219]

I've never had issues with a grainy screen

[@taskmaster9772]

@@tytownsend8219 i was really worried about it but then i got the s24 and its good, thanks.

[@mihalachemarius5741]

I got the 24 ultra for 1 month now. Aside from the camera quality inconsistency, it's the perfect phone for me. Customised everything to my liking and lifestyle. From the home screen to smart thing , modes and routines . For me it's the second time in my life I feel this is the perfect phone for me (the other time was with a note 8😅). Great review and a big thumbs up.

[@hundal45]

Everything good except for selfie. Makes me look totally different. Patchy skin and older. You?

[@mihalachemarius5741]

@hundal45 yeah, selfie camera just awful. And with the others a bit of brightness overprocesing. But that's just solved through updates. Other than that ,the perfect phone

[@hundal45]

@@mihalachemarius5741 will selfie camera improve after updates?

[@keqling7086]

honestly these phones are getting EXPENSIVE! the performance and cameras are more than enough for anyone i wish companies focused more on the cost now as always nice vid uncle spurt keep those jokes running lol i live your vids

[@jannikmai46]

I am currently using the flip 3 and i was thinking about getting the S24 Ultra in July this year but I think I will wait for the S25 Ultra. If it has major improvements then it's a win, if it's worse (because of a exynos chipset in europe) it's still a win because I will then get the S24 Ultra for a lower price

[@m.rishanthreddy8210]

Hey Techspurt where do you get your WALLPAPERS from??

[@drrai1974]

Sorry for you 😂😂😂 he will never answer your question 😅😅😅

[@salmanmirza9720]

Hey is your watch a smartwatch ?

[@redstang70]

Been enjoying mine, especially the flat non reflective screen. I do wish they had of left the 10x optical zoom though good thing i still habe my s23 ultra.

[@wade196840]

Samsung game hub set the framerate on games to 48hz you have to start a game pull out the little controller from the right side of the screen tap on it go into game settings and turn off 48hz mode.

[@samihkhnefis3334]

Hiii can u share the wallpaper that u use?

[@corey7219]

Watching on my 1 month old s24 ultra. The green color is AMAZING!

[@soundbounce123]

Just realised you have a similar look as Louie Spencer 😂

[@kameronkelly7954]

Love your videos Chris, no ball shite and straight to the point. Cheers dude.

[@chinookskier]

Good Vid, well presented.

[@Ak_Growin]

Can you do a timelapse of photos?

[@roli369]

I salute to you back EVERY video😂

[@rogershults5607]

I did subscribe to your KZbin channel your videos are awesome

[@dorrisel]

With trade in and all that I was wondering Whether I should just wait for the twenty five after they work out all the bugs of this one... What do you think...🎉

[@tytownsend8219]

What bugs?

[@RPA1999]

I love your sense of humour and informative review!

[@Omfcody1]

Excluding the apparent manufacturing issues, best screen on a phone hands down. I sold mine after a couple weeks, I just don't like One UI and I wish the back was curved and the frame didn't add so much width. I think I'm going with the Honor Magic 6 Pro or waiting for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.

[@boathole]

Hi, ive just upgraded to the s24 ultra, im a little confused when you mention gorilla glass screen, does this mean you dont need a screen protector ?

[@alexzhukovsky2132]

Mate, how are you doing? Is everything OK over there?

[@adversary22]

How reliable is the ultrasonic fingerprint reader? I'm on a Pixel 8 Pro and frankly I'm tired of getting timed out of my company's SSO app because the optical fingerprint reader constantly shits the bed and refuses to recognize any prints which flags me and puts me into timeout.

[@AzureRT456]

Sensor is good. If you plan on using a screen protector get the Torras screen protector. A bit pricey (25 USD) but it comes with an installation kit and the sensor acts as if there's no screen protector applied at all.

[@MarcelaoVMS]

It works quite well for me and much better than my old Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus. It also works with a cheaper screen protector, but I am now using it without one to avoid losing the anti-reflection feature. However, to avoid the risk of cracking the display, I am using a very protective case.

[@jahalang0112]

​@@MarcelaoVMS you can use official Samsung anti reflective screen protector, you lose just a tiny bit of reflectiveness, but save screen from scratches.

[@brotherhoodofsteel3090]

It works good by itself. A tempered screen protector can cause issues, but works mostly. Screen by itself though, works flawlessly.

[@stavencapp]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="537">8:57</a> can confirm, the glass is FAAAR more resilient to scratches than my previous s23 ultra, it got a tonne of microscratches just from taking in and out my pocket, and I only had it a few months b4 upgrading. 2 months now and the s24 ultras screen is as pristine as day i got it

[@Rakibitstrue]

Thanks for your true information.

[@voltafy]

Does anyone know where Chris gets his gorgeous anime wallpapers ?

[@ebidaukoru]

I think Samsung needs to perfect little discrepancies like producing dslr like camera photos ...maybe they could work with camera makers or photographers to get the best camera phone closer to what the iPhone is capable of or better then the 'optimization 'of the software though having gone very far can still go some way for perfection in terms of how animations are executed

[@DandaH.]

You mentioned the autocorrect... I have a nightmare on my note 20 ultra with autocorrect 4 years later still not understand my lingo. Do you have a tip to fix it please ?

[@anakindonissa]

What kind of series is that on <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="514">08:34</a>??

[@nolimitrobi9007]

I have been iPhone all of my life and recently after seeing a commercial this galaxy S24 caught my eye I’m pondering whether I should switch or not. This video nudged me a little over towards switching, it is just hard to switch considering I have been iPhone all my life. Great review guy, I have never watched a full video of any type of review and watching you was such a good review that you had me sitting and watching the entire 20 minute video, Awesome review dude.

[@Lisa_Zapata]

Switch ... you won't regret it =0)

[@railvlogger1439]

I switched to Samsung from iPhone about 3 years ago. I have an S21 Ultra and am about to get the S24 Ultra.

[@robhughes8516]

Don’t do it, you’ll regret it… I’ve switched twice now in my life, from iPhone to Android (samsung) and was initially impressed with some of the customization features and options but those get old real fast and after a week or two you don’t even bother with them anymore. The experience, while much better on the s24U compared to previous years Android experience, pales in comparison to just how smooth and seamless the iPhone is… it’s just more refined in every way and you’ll see that pretty quick if you decide to switch. If you do decide to switch I’d recommend NOT getting rid of your iPhone just yet as you’ll definitely be back to it within a few months if not weeks…. Android just isn’t there yet and they try to make up for that with gimmicky features … simple minds are easily entertained with these …. for awhile….

[@TheBriggaman]

Got it at launch as an upgrade from the S23 Ultra. Very happy with it so far. Battery has improved, it is snappier and the flat screen (plus anti-reflection) is great. Also, I prefer the camera and think it is more versatile. The only downside is long zoom as that seemed slightly better on the S23 Ultra. I rarely use that anyway so not a big loss. Overall very happy, although the AI features currently seem a bit gimmicky. Hopefully they will grow on me as time goes on...

[@stormer6364]

I decided a google pixel 4a would fit my needs and my pants best, so i just bought one, a bit dated but hopefully they still send a surprise update or 2 at me even though i think officially updates have ended.. 📱

[@guillodean]

Love the phone and a good case solves the sharp corners issue. It proper hates Android Auto though and is pretty much unusable at times in the car.

[@simaknaveedakther8755]

Amazing review Mr spurt im loving my s24 ultra in titanium violet and for me this is the best iv ever bought everything on this phone is perfect especially the cameras the battery and the software and my godness cant forget about the display that oled display is just good as it gets one ui and android 14 made the phone like smooth like butter and battery life is just a chefs kiss this is the best upgrade ever switching from an old samsung phone thanks for the review of this beast of a smartphone this is why samsung is called iphones of android love it ❤❤❤

[@Martin27Scott]

Jesus Christ I was so bored I had to watch my favourite mackem! Soz, as a geordie I love your content as always.

[@ABaker71126]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="288">4:48</a> Perfect description of Bixby😂😂

[@davidellis3087]

Great review! I have my new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra being delivered tomorrow. I currently own an S20, which has been a great phone, but nearly all the internal memory of its 128 gb is almost spent. Thus I opted for 512 gb on this new s24 ultra. Can't wait! Thanks for the video, because of it I know I made the right decision...

[@intermixhector2902]

I put usb flash drive usb stick to my Samsung 24 ultra transfers my video music to usb flash drive i ask how

[@tattaylor7428]

i got mine in feb on sky mobile, 44 quid a month, i love this phone more than anything, wanted a ultra for ages as the best samsung ive before was the s7 edge, proper loved that samsung

[@tmacthaskydiver8310]

Got mine a few days before release from Samsung. Initially I was impressed and am still very much satisfied with the S24 Ultra. (Switched from Z Fold 3) Beautiful screen, great battery life, amazing build quality, new one UI is finally hitting it's stride. I couldn't be happier with my upgrade.

[@andrewoconnor2760]

Thanks for the comprehensive review. I was balancing the purchase of either the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or this, and you've made my choice a lot clearer.

[@kristianhansen3489]

I almost buy one secondhand, but the 6.1 update came to s23 series, so I desided to stay😁

[@Lil-Britches]

Imma get an external hard drive cause the video in UHD+ are big AF but they are crispy AF.

[@sparkylights6069]

I have the s22+ ive always wanted the ultra version but always bailed out of getting one. Should i stick with the plus version, which would be exynos or bight the bullet and get the ultra.

[@aleccino]

Keep the S22+ another year or two

[@sparkylights6069]

@@aleccino really why?

[@aleccino]

​@@sparkylights6069 it was a flagship device only 2 years ago so it's got plenty of life still in it, and the upgrade won't feel like that much honestly, but it might in another year or two. Plus it's better for sustainability to keep phones for longer and will save you money 😊

[@jokast8861]

​@@sparkylights6069wait for s25 at latest for new design change

[@robertgratton6090]

Hi Can you clear up something for me some say the Samsung galaxy s4 ultra is not as bright even though is higher nits then the s23 ultra thanks

[@jamesnave2670]

Hast the S24 Android Auto issue been fixed?

[@tshihiwamubai4171]

Bro please let me know wich app you use for those cool anime wallpaper i need to know

[@lukastreuer8121]

You're hilarious, I've never laughed so much while watching a review!

[@TaidaDave]

my fingerprint scanner acts up every day randomly although i noticed it happens more when my hands are dry, and i'm too young to have my fingerprints used up, i switched from pocophone f1 which had both perfect fingerprint sensor and face recognition, which i had to turn off on my samsung cause it was simply bad on my model. maybe i have a faulty version..

[@lisaesters5160]

My fingerprint scanner is wonky too. It did tell me one time I was having major issues, that I might try putting lotion on bc I might have dry hands. 😂😂 I laughed hard at that cos I do have major dry hands. Lotion doesn’t work for crap. So, I ended up setting up facial recognition and so far, that seems to be okay. If those two fail, I do have a PIN number. One of these things has got to work. 😂

[@TaidaDave]

@@lisaesters5160 im thinking of saving my thumb as 3 fingerprints to reduce the chance of fck up

[@barriemoorcroft534]

Re spen, its rarely used if um honest. Re signing docs as all youtubers say its good for, they should also know and tell you that you can just enter your signature once in the software and its there ready to be inserted in any pdf that needs a signature. Zero need to re-sign. I find the samsung keyboard perfectly good. I still rock the entry level 2019 Samsung Note 10+ with its 256gb and 12gb ram which works faster now than when i boughtbit due to updates etc. Camera is still great though wont be to todays level of detail obviously, but still capable of great pics. Battery life stll very good. Plus i have an ssd card slot for my 1gb movie and tv collection. Without an sd card slot i feel 512gb is minimum required esp if theres a goos 50mb or 100mb camera as those files willbe crazy large, and we use our phones for SO much more nowadays than 5 yrs ago. My brother in law just upgrade his note 10+ to the 24u and loves it so im sure it great. I realise the game has moved on so Im looking toward the Fold 5 or upcoming 6, or Oneplus open instead. GREAT REVIEW, and apologies for the waffle.

[@13lucasryan13]

shocked about the keyboard bug... it never happened to me... maybe it's because I'm stuck on one ui 5.1 on the a51 loll

[@kaizoku83mugiwara]

i want this phone, comming from a note9. its rly usefull if you use picture editing and video editing apps where u have to drag stuf around

[@Alfadrottning86]

My own - very short review of having this phone since its launch (replacing my old Note 20 Ultra, and a brief intermediete iPhone 12 that i was kind of forced to use for 2 months) --> it is quite similar to my old Note 20 Ultra! so, that was my review. Is it totally identical? no .. but what is the ACTUAL difference between those two? ( the aging Note 20 Ultra and the s24 Ultra ) ... the s24 is not rocking around as much as the Note 20 Ultra with its enormous camera module. And thats it. Every app i used on my Note 20 Ultra .. runs just the same on the s24 Ultra (who knew...) - but 100% of the apps i used ran perfectly fine on the Note 20 Ultra, too. The screen is ... identical. Yes, i know .. technical mumbo jumbo and stuff .. but using the phone like a normal person .. there is no difference. As for photos .. i dont take photos on my phone - that is what a DSLR is for. Was it worth it purchasing the s24 ultra for me? no! - not at all. Do i regret it? no, not really - i sold my old note for a good price and got the s24 with some goodies and a rebate - so i really only paid the price of a regular mid ranger. Should you buy that phone at full price? Sure! - if you think 1000 bucks is nothing to you ... but if you value your money - or have any idea about the value of money ... buying any phone beyond 1000 is just pure madness. If you just want to look like you own the new s24 ultra - just buy a s22 ultra for half the price. Not only does it perform pretty much the same - it also looks the same .. since you certianly put it in a case anyway!

[@MarcelaoVMS]

Yes, I agree with you.

[@sparkylights6069]

Does putting it in a case takeaway the sharp edges everyone seems to be moaning about?

[@teemo5409]

Still have and I'm texting on my Note 20 ultra 5g, with the expandable storage, plus how great this phone is, even compared to the S23 or the S24 ultra models, I'm still very happy with one . And it's kind of a "collector edition", being the last Note. 😊

[@lisaesters5160]

@@sparkylights6069I put a case on my Ultra and yes, it does take away the sharp edges. Honestly though, I didn’t have issues with the sharp edges. What I had issues with, is how slippery the phone is. It’s large and it was constantly slipping out of my hands. I was so glad to put a case on it and it fixed it perfectly. 😊

[@sparkylights6069]

@lisaesters5160 I've always rocked cases, and screen protectors on my phones just keep them in better conditions for trade-in value. I have the s22+. I'm so tempted to go for the ultra over the plus model, which I have wanted to do for years but always bailed out of doing.

[@poki94]

You have no problems with lower brightness levels what about the grainy texture?? <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="523">8:43</a>

[@sviraci]

This KZbin people never talk about the Problems. Im testing Smartphones too and i found on every device at least something and they never talk about it.

[@sarifadel791]

i'm just wondering the screen Anti reflective is worth compare to the S24+ ? anyone using S24+ and like missing out on this alot or not?

[@AzureRT456]

Why pay 1300 for a useless gimmick? Sure, it's going to be nice but how often are you going to need it? If you apply a screen protector there goes that anti reflectiveness. S24+ is a good device (I own it) and battery gets the job done for me (120hz, 1440p, 5G)

[@mrmossimop]

I got the Samsungs brand anti reflective screen protector and it retains the anti reflectiveness

[@harryhidalgo6517]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="640">10:40</a> the squirrel is hydro so dont use any hydro character, use pyro element