Aside from some minor differences in scores, we can see that the 3rd generation Snapdragon 8 for Galaxy in the Galaxy S24 Ultra basically performs the same or slightly better than the Samsung Exynos 2400 in processor tasks. The MediaTek Dimensity 9300 is slightly ahead in all-core workload scenarios, but not in single-core scenarios. Apple and its A16 and A17 Pro chips are still at the top of the single-core food chain.

AnTuTu is a hybrid benchmark that includes GPU tests and also takes into account things like memory speed. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is pretty much where we’d expect it to be, among the rest of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 lineup. It’s hard to say whether the extra 100MHz core clock speed helps the particular SM8650-AC chipset in this particular test suite.

Once again, we see that Samsung’s new Exynos 2400 isn’t lagging behind the Galaxy S24 and S24+ in terms of scores, and certainly not by a margin that’s noticeable in real-world use.

Finally, we have the GPU test and 3DMark. In case you weren’t asking, we tested the S24 Ultra at both its default FHD+ and its maximum QHD+ resolution. But as expected, since the 3DMark tests use out-of-screen rendering, there was no difference in results. The Galaxy S24 Ultra and its Adreno 750 basically took the lead in most tests, though it traded blows with the MediaTek Dimensity 9300’s Immortalis-G720 MC12.

According to traditional raster rendering, the 3rd generation Galaxy Snapdragon 8 appears to have a small but significant edge over the Exynos 2400 and the Xclipse 940 GPU. However, when we stepped into the more demanding Solar Bay test, with ray-tracing graphics, the Exynos 2400 quickly made up for lost ground. Make of it what you want.

Samsung upgraded its vapor chamber cooling solutions in the S24 series. Most importantly, the S24 Ultra has a housing 1.9 times the internal size of the S23 Ultra. However, this seems to be due to the increased heat generation of the new chipsets rather than stable performance.

The S24 Ultra showed a huge thermal strain in our test, losing a huge chunk of its peak performance over time, 53% in 3DMark. That’s significantly worse than the S24+ and S24, as well as the S23 Ultra. While you can call this a good show, it’s still mostly about the disappointing end of things.

CPU-based throttling isn’t too bad (35% performance reduction), but it’s still far from ideal. The only potential positive observation that can be made is that the surface of the phone was never too hot or uncomfortable to hold even after an hour of torture testing.

New 200 megapixel 5X telephoto main camera

Samsung hasn’t changed much with the S24 Ultra’s camera system, but not everything is the same. Spicing things up is a new 5x telephoto camera that replaces the previous generation’s 10x module – so you can take 5x and  10x zoom photos  . The rest of the setup is done, including a 200-megapixel main unit that packs 16 pixels in 1 and the only ultra-wide camera with autofocus in the Galaxy line-up.

No disrespect to that ultra-wide, but it’s not a huge sensor unit, and aside from the iPhone 15 Pro, almost every other phone at this level (and several levels below) has better hardware.

The 3x telephoto is also on the small side, but since the settings aren’t really used for much zoom, we won’t complain too much.

• Wide (primary):  200MP Samsung Isocell HP2, 1/1.3″, 0.6μm (2.4μm), f/1.7, 23mm, PDAF, OIS; 4320p@60, 2160p@60fps
• Ultra-wide:  12MP Sony IMX563, 1/2.55in, 1.4µm, f/2.2, PDAF; 2160p@60fps
• Telephoto 1:  12MP Sony IMX754, 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, f/2.2, 67mm, PDAF, OIS; 2160p@60fps
• Telephoto 2:  50MP Sony IMX854, 1/2.52, 0.7µm (1.4µm), f/3.4, 111mm, PDAF, OIS; 2160p@60fps
• Front Camera:  12MP Samsung Isocell S5K3LU, 1/3.2in, 1.12µm, f/2.2, 26mm, PDAF; 2160p@60fps

We have a complaint about the way the Galaxy handles close focus, as it tends to switch to the inline camera when you go below the current minimum focus distance of the current camera. While you can disable this behavior from native to ultra-wide, there’s no immediate way to do this for telephoto. Other than that, there’s not much to talk about when it comes to the One UI camera app – it’s full-featured yet simple.

Day photo quality

As expected, the S24 Ultra’s main camera takes great photos. Detail is excellent and rendered in a fairly natural way – certainly more natural than what the S23 Ultra has done in recent months. The S24 Ultra’s processing still isn’t as smooth as the S24 and S24+, and there’s a bit more sharpness here, which we’d call the optimal middle ground – some people say the S24s are too smooth for their own good. .

   
   
Comparison 1x Daylight: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

Along with the generational change in detail presentation, there is also a slight decrease in saturation. That’s not to say the S24 Ultra’s color output looks dull, it’s just a touch less vibrant in comparison.

   
   
1x Daylight Comparison: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S24+

These model features aside, the results of the Galaxy S24 Ultra in its default mode do not disappoint us at all.

   
   
   
  
Daylight samples, main camera (1x), 12 megapixels

We gave Expert RAW a quick test too, just minus the actual RAW files – we’d be more interested in the option to capture 24MP JPEGs, which you get in that mode/program, but not in regular photo mode. We can almost convince ourselves that there is finer detail in these photos, but the execution is jagged and pixelated and not very pleasing. The default embedded profile in DNGs doesn’t help either.

   
   
   
Daylight samples, main camera (1x), Expert RAW, 24MP

We’ll dismiss the 200MP photos without much scrutiny, but the 50MP mode piqued our interest. Details also have that artificial digital look, but a case can be made here too that you can extract finer textures or distant text. This is not for public photos, but maybe for occasional use.

   
   
Daylight samples, main camera (1x), 50 megapixels

The S24 Ultra’s first telephoto camera is a known performer and we’re seeing solid results from it – a familiar feel. The generation change in some of the areas we saw on the original camera is also visible here, including a general drop in saturation.

   
   
Comparison of 3x daylight: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

Overall, these photos have very good detail, with only very fine grain visible in areas of solid color. Dynamic range is excellent both outdoors and indoors, and even in portrait mode, backlit scenes are rendered well.

   
   
  
Daylight samples, telephoto camera (3x)

This time it’s a new camera – a 50MP telephoto with 5x zoom that replaces the 10MP 10x camera from the previous three generations. With settings like this, the new model should be able to deliver excellent 5x photos while maintaining the same image quality as the S23 Ultra at 10x.

In fact, we love the 5x zoom shots. They have good detail and minimal noise at low ISOs, which becomes a bit grainy indoors as the sensitivity increases. Dynamic range is excellent and color rendition is lovely.

   
   
Daylight samples, telephoto camera (5x)

Just for comparison, here’s how the S24 Ultra’s 5x camera performs with the S23 Ultra’s 3x telephoto output at up to 5x zoom.

   
   
5x daylight comparison: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

We mentioned the Ultra’s auto-switching behavior, which moves you to the next wider camera if the current camera can’t focus because it’s too close to your subject. There’s no instant setting to disable it for telephoto, but you can shoot in Professional or Expert RAW mode and the phone won’t do it. Alternatively, you can download the Camera Assistant app from the Galaxy Store and disable the switch from there. It almost makes sense once you know that, but we can’t help but think that the focus boost switch that appears in the viewfinder and specifically controls this switching from the main camera to the ultra-wide camera could bear the weight of disabling the switch. From telephotos

Anyway, that was an introduction to the close-up samples we took with the S24 Ultra’s 5x camera. While we’re often tight-lipped about words and avoid naming them macro, they’re certainly a pretty good close-up.

  
  
Close-up, 5x

At 10x zoom, the S24 Ultra maintains a good level of detail and noise performance.

   
   
Daylight samples, telephoto camera (10x)

The S23 Ultra’s 10x photos are arguably slightly better, but also have more prominent noise, so the S24 Ultra isn’t necessarily worse.

   
   
10x daylight comparison: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

The thing is, the S24 Ultra can capture better-looking images than those taken at 10x, if you can be bothered with a small zoom and 9.9x or 9.8x magnification (but not 10.1x – that doesn’t help slow). . These show more natural processing and tend to provide better fine detail, plus less grain in the sky.

We are not sure how this disparity came about. If the 9.9x results look better, why didn’t Samsung just call them 10x and not make them the default output is also a valid question. This has to do with how the 50MP sensor data is cropped and cleaned up to create a 12MP photo at the 2x zoom level from its point of view. It will be interesting to see how this progresses with future software updates.

   
   
Comparison of 10x daylight: 10x • 9.9x

This camera is also unchanged from the previous generation and the results are similar in many ways. Compared to the S23 Ultra, the details may be slightly better.

   
   
0.6x daylight comparison: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Ultra is the only Galaxy with an ultra-wide camera that features autofocus, so you can use it to capture close-up subjects in sharp focus. In all other metrics, the ultra-wide Ultra is the same as the S24s, and we feel the Ultra deserves  more special treatment.

   
   
Daylight samples, ultra-wide camera (0.6x)

Selfie photos

The Galaxy S24 Ultra uses the same selfie camera as the other S24s, and it should also be the same as the previous generation. That’s no bad thing, though, as the S23 takes some of the best selfies around, and we’ve already confirmed that’s the case with the S24 and S24+.

Detail is excellent in these photos, while noise is kept to a minimum. True skin tones and generally lovely color rendition, plus a wide dynamic range, mean there’s little to complain about.

   
Examples of selfies

Low light photo quality

As we’ve seen with regular S24s, the Galaxy tends to process its low-light shots differently between Photo mode and Night mode. Many competitors have moved to an approach where full auto results match dedicated night mode results, and we’re somewhat inclined to support this behavior – from a real practical standpoint, but also as reviewers who have to give you two sets. to show A photo is said rather than a photo, the Galaxy can make a strong case in the opposite direction with smooth processing in photo mode and night mode when you insist or the situation absolutely calls for it.

Main camera

The main camera takes great photos in Photo mode, with balanced exposures and a wide dynamic range – we can’t say the shadows need better development, nor do we find the highlights blown. Colors are also well rendered, with good saturation and a generally reliable white balance.

There’s also great detail and it’s naturally designed with conservative sharpening. The sound seen in the shadows is a perfectly acceptable trade-off.

  
  
  
Low light samples, main camera (1x)

Night mode brings changes and subtracts almost more than it brings to the table. The extremes of tone hardly improve – only the most contrasty scenes might benefit, but even then it’s not a noticeable difference.

More important, if it’s still not quite in your face, is the change in noise and detail representation – things generally smooth out a bit, with both noise and detail thrown out. It’s like we’re paying a moderate price for a minimal improvement – ​​it doesn’t seem like much.

   
Low light samples, main camera (1x), night mode

We’d say the new model does slightly better than the S23 Ultra with fine detail – less noise reduction leaves more grain, but also finer textures.

   
   
1x comparison in low light: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

Night mode results are also a touch better on the S24 Ultra, with less false color and slightly lower resolution.

   
   
1x comparison in low light, night mode: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

Compared to the S24+, we’d say the Ultra is consistently better, by a margin large enough to explain the superior hardware and make the S24 Ultra user content worth paying extra for. On the other hand, in our opinion, the S24+’s results are quite good for its context.

   
   
1x comparison in low light: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S24+

3X telephoto camera

The 3x telephoto works admirably in the dark – notably better than the S24+’s – which is a bit of a surprise to us, as it should use the same camera hardware. A possible explanation could be that it has a different chipset in our case – Snapdragon in the Ultra, Exynos in the Plus.

   
   
Triple comparison in low light: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S24+

Compared to the S23 Ultra, the S24 Ultra also has improved image quality with 3x zoom thanks to lower resolution and more significant noise reduction.

   
   
3x comparison in low light: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

Overall, we’ll admit that this rather unassuming 3x camera surprised us by producing solid results. Detail is very good in scenes with at least medium light, dynamic range is well extended, and auto white balance does well with mixed lighting.

   
   
   
Low light samples, telephoto camera (3x)Night mode changes the balance of processing, ridding you of noise and some of the finer details in the process, while providing noticeably more clarity. We usually avoid using it unless it’s a particularly dark or contrasting scene. Take the last two examples below – in these cases Night Mode opens up the photo and creates a more even exposure, even though the cathedral in the distance may have a bit of an artificially restored quality.

   
Low light samples, telephoto camera (3x), night mode

5x telephoto camera

The 5x telephoto continues to deliver, and there isn’t much to say. Fine detail and fine grain go hand in hand for a lovely limited display at the pixel level. Exposures are on point and the dynamic range doesn’t leave much room for improvement in night mode in most situations.

   
   
 
Low light samples, telephoto camera (5x)

That being said, it’s super dark or ultra-contrast scenes that could use a bit of tonal development, and Night Mode is likely to give you just that. The “very likely” bit is about the second shot in the sequence below, where we didn’t get the night mode action, even though we would have appreciated the brighter shadows.

   
Low light samples, telephoto camera (5x), night mode

This particular comparison with the older model doesn’t produce a surprising winner, although it’s still instructive to know how much better the S24 Ultra is at 5x, if 5x is your preferred zoom level – the equivalent of 111mm.

   
   
5x comparison in low light: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

At 10x dark, the S24 Ultra is at least slightly better than the S23 Ultra, but it’s a lot better every now and then – the dimmer the scene, the bigger the gap in quality.

   
   
   
10x low light comparison: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

Ultra wide camera

The ultra-wide performs well in the dark, perhaps a little better than we’d expect from the specs. This is once again an improvement in image quality over the previous version, especially in photo mode.

   
   
0.6x comparison in low light: Galaxy S24 Ultra • Galaxy S23 Ultra

We’re looking at well-exposed photos with wide dynamic range and good colors. Pixel surface inspection shows some noise or softness in the shadows, but we don’t call it refraction violations.

   
  
Low-light samples, ultra-wide camera (0.6x)

Night mode does a bit more than what we talked about above – smoother textures, less noise and detail, a little boost in mid-tones in darker scenes.

   
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Video recording

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra records video up to 8K30 with its main camera as well as a 5x telephoto. All 5 cameras, including one on the front, can shoot 4K60 (and of course 4K30), while the main camera on the back can also do 4K120 but in slow motion mode.

More options are available in Pro Video mode – regular 4K120 recording on the main camera, but also in ultra-wide mode, plus 24fps modes for 4K on all cameras and 24fps 8K on the main camera and 5x telephoto .

The preset video codec is h.265 (HEVC) and you can choose between prioritizing quality (default setting) or smaller file sizes. Alternatively, you can choose the older and less efficient h.264 codec.

Audio is recorded in stereo at 256 kbps, while the bitrate for round-the-clock video is 40 Mbps for 4K30, 60 Mbps for 4K60 and 80 Mbps for 8K30 (h.265, quality priority). Is. There’s a toggle for “High bitrate videos” in the settings, which increases the values ​​to 96 Mbps and 144 Mbps for 4K30 and 4K60, respectively, but is grayed out for 8K. HDR10+ video recording is also on the menu.

Video stabilization is available in all modes on all cameras, but if you have other means of ensuring stability, you can disable it in the settings.

The video quality of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is generally excellent. In broad daylight, all rear cameras offer consistent color and can be used together in a more serious ‘project’. Exposures are well-judged, and dynamic range and contrast are excellent, with only the Super potentially raising eyebrows for its lackluster highlights.

Detail in all three rear modules is very good at their original zoom levels. The S24 Ultra’s 10x zoom clips aren’t quite as detailed as the ones we get from the S23 Ultra, but they’re not too bad either, and we’re inclined to consider the much better 5x clips of the new generation more important. Development. There’s no detail penalty when shooting at 60fps – it’s all the same between the two frame rates.

The selfie camera also delivers high-quality clips, and the field of view is wide enough that you can easily capture the entire head with a few shoulders horizontally at arm’s length.

Stabilization is truly excellent on the S24 Ultra. Walking shake is almost completely eliminated in the main and ultra-wide cameras on the back, as well as in the selfie camera. Panning is smooth on all cameras, and you can count on almost tripod-like stability when you point the camera in one direction.

In low light, you can expect good quality video from the main camera. Exposure is on point, dynamic range is wide and colors don’t suffer from saturation. The details are not too dirty. Ultrawide movies are softer and noisier, though still respectable. Telephotos are not at their best at night and their videos are hard to please.

Review of competitors of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The final status of the Galaxy S24 Ultra smartphone can only be threatened by similar uncompromising offers, although some can be considered with the right reasoning. First things first, though, and we think there’s some in-brand competition you should check out before you look outside the Galaxy.

ight=”799″ /><strong>Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) next to Galaxy S23 Ultra

The most obvious alternative is the previous generation – choosing one of these options can save you roughly 20-30% depending on location, possibly even more given the right mix of research and luck. You’ll miss out on the less reflective display, improved overall build, and the latest camera improvements. But older cameras are still capable, battery life and charging are similar, the last-gen Snapdragon has many good years left in it, and so does the S Pen. We’d always go with the latter, but a more rational person could see the value in the 2023 model.

Another from last year, but not going to be replaced anytime soon, the Z Fold5 can challenge the Ultra for productivity, especially if you grab the optional S Pen with one of those nifty cases that let you Carry everywhere. The price difference here is reversed, and you’ll pay more for the Fold almost everywhere else in the world, and get a significantly inferior camera system in the process. But the utility of the 7.6-inch canvas might be worth it all.

On the other hand, if you finished the seven pages of the Galaxy S24 Ultra review simply looking for a regular Samsung smartphone with a big screen, the S24+ might be your answer. This one runs for S23 Ultra money or a bit more, and puts you in another galaxy dilemma. This can be resolved with our S24+ review, but basically if you want the latest chipset, AI and unbeatable update policy and don’t care about the best cameras or stylus, the S24+ is worth a look.

  
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 • Samsung Galaxy S24+

Let’s say you’ve rejected all of these and want to explore other avenues. The iPhone 15 Pro Max is one such alternative route, somehow cheaper in the US and more expensive everywhere else. The pros and cons of the ecosystem aren’t for us to decide for you, but the iPhone may have an objective advantage in endurance. The S24 Ultra is probably the superior camera, and it’s hard to argue with S Pen and DeX support for work and play.

If you are interested in Google’s artificial intelligence and long-term support, what better option than the Google phone itself, the Pixel 8 Pro? The Pixel doesn’t match the Galaxy’s battery life, nor can it charge as quickly, and despite the general preference for #teampixel camera fans, the Galaxy is probably the best camera out there. But you can get the 128GB Pixel 8 Pro for two-thirds of the Ultra’s price, and you’ll save a significant amount even for matching storage.

A less obvious option with a significantly higher camera power than the Galaxy S24 Ultra is another Ultra – the Xiaomi 13 Ultra. Technically, there is an international version, but it can be difficult to track down. With four 50-megapixel rear cameras, including a dual-aperture main lens with a 1-inch sensor and a decent ultra-wide camera, Xiaomi has the hardware to make the Galaxy setup seem almost upper-midrange. Although there is no S pen. The battery life is somewhat vague and the chipset is last year. But really, it is availability that is the main issue.

  
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max • Google Pixel 8 Pro • Xiaomi 13 Ultra </h6>

Summary

The Galaxy S24 Ultra took us by surprise – we didn’t expect it to be flawed and suddenly we have a flawed section. With a list in it. In fact, what’s most puzzling is the fact that Samsung has produced a display that’s anything less than perfect. Of course, it is not that bad and  its flaws are minor or will be fixed later in the software. But that’s not what we expect from Samsung’s ultimate smartphone.

Samsung’s lack of innovation in the charging department is constantly annoying, and no new 45W adapter seems to deliver truly fast charging. This one we expected, but that doesn’t mean we like it any better.

Perhaps an overworked software team with unrealistic deadlines brought us special features in the new camera’s zoom functionality. We’ve heard of this happening, and as the weeks go by, such oversights are resolved. We just didn’t think it would happen to galaxies.

But re-reading the above for some perspective, we realize that, while somewhat imperfect, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is Samsung’s best smartphone and the most complete package you can buy today.

Samsung just stopped working for another year, which we felt was the case with the S23 Ultra as well. This time we got more new things than we could have predicted. The new materials in the build just don’t feel good. They also improve the visual experience. After years of enjoying the coolness of curved screens, we’ve grown to realize that flat screens have their advantages, and Samsung is now giving us flat screens across the range.

Without much ado about it, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is one of the most durable Androids you can buy, and even if the big Chinese names charge three times as fast, the Pixel and iPhone won’t. A stylus will always be elusive outside of a Samsung flagship, and you might not know you want or need one until you have one.

The camera system is also more satisfactory. The revision to the telephoto setup is a step forward that adds another layer of versatility. The rest of the rear modules are almost dated next to what we see from Chinese brands and their impressive hardware, but Samsung has managed to squeeze so much performance out of these uninspired parts that we don’t think so. You are getting less than what is right.

In conclusion, Samsung’s ultimate smartphone is easily recommended.

Why should we buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

• The new display glass provides a better viewing experience and the screen itself is very bright.
• The tougher materials and build around, the titanium frame is nice to the touch, the target audience will likely welcome a return to a flat screen.
• Battery life is at the top of the class. Charging is faster than Pixel or iPhone.
• The S Pen is as unique an offering in 2024 as it has been for years.
• Exciting One UI with lots of artificial intelligence, DeX support and great connectivity options.
• The camera system is as versatile as ever thanks to a more useful telephoto and improved overall processing.

Why should we avoid buying the Galaxy S24 Ultra?

• The display has flaws that may be obscured or fixed along the way, but they detract from the overall impression.
• Charging speed is still behind the curve. The phone is picky about adapters and the included cable is only 3A.
• Unreasonable difference in image quality between 10x and slightly lower zoom levels.

Source: GSMARENA.COM