Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review

13 February 2024


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Konrad Lorenz, 03 Apr 2024Yes, I've seen this answer elsewhere as well, but I�... moreWell, if you want scientific research, there's plenty of journal article search engines you can go to for that. Note that private companies generally don't publish their research, so you're at odds here. Either way, believe what you like. I certainly don't feel the need to be skeptical here, it's not like there is overwhelming evidence from users who report battery health problems.

P.S. I guess it is fair to say that even with all the safeguards, fast-charging might overall have more impact on the battery than standard charging. But this amount is negligible especially considering you'll be switching phones every 3-4 years.

    NeonHD, 03 Apr 2024That's true, you're a 3rd party in this debate. B... moreYes, I've seen this answer elsewhere as well, but I'm not convinced, that's why I asked for scientific research. It's like stating that a patient is in good hands, because the surgeons received XY certification. I would like to read about the process. Back to the original discussion, just because safeguards are implemented doesn't mean the battery will not degrade faster

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      NeonHD, 03 Apr 2024That's true, you're a 3rd party in this debate. B... moreSorry, mate. You are in a debate with K Lorenz, who is not a third party. I will not debate this matter with you, and my opinion about fast charging is truly my own feeling, I admit. Peace.

        Konrad Lorenz, 02 Apr 2024Because I wasn't the one who declared a conclusion. Wi... moreThat's true, you're a 3rd party in this debate. But the person I was replying to is equally obligated to prove their statement. Even if I refuse to prove my point, that doesn't hold my argument at a disadvantage unless the opposing side proves theirs first. This is standard rules of logic, regardless of facts.

        Don't try to think that I am avoiding the question. It is true that higher wattage naturally generates more heat, but whatever battery degradation that happens from the heat generated by fast charging is minimal due to the amount of safeguards implemented during the charging process. Therefore, it's still a myth.

          NeonHD, 02 Apr 2024I see what you're doing here. The same could be asked ... moreBecause I wasn't the one who declared a conclusion. Without it it's nothing but a baseless assumption

            Konrad Lorenz, 01 Apr 2024Can you provide us a scientific research where this conclus... moreI see what you're doing here. The same could be asked towards the opposing side, so why should I need to prove anything? Talk about shifting the burden of proof.

              NeonHD, 05 Mar 2024There is absolutely no correlation, let alone causation, th... moreCan you provide us a scientific research where this conclusion is proved?

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                Unknown , 25 Mar 2024Lol how did you know Keep shut

                  Johnnygums, 30 Mar 2024This battery test was done before the phone finished it... moreYou're probably right... it could explain why the GSM battery tests had the iPhone 15 Pro Max lasting a whopping 2+ hours more than the S24U - when nearly all the tests on YouTube actually have them neck and neck (or the S24U lasting longer).

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                    • 30 Mar 2024

                    This battery test was done before the phone finished it's optimisation. I actually get well over a day and this weekend a day and a half and I'm still on 18%. Much better than my oppo find x5 pro but on the test you show as worse.

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                      • 25 Mar 2024

                      Anonymous, 22 Mar 2024Clearly an iPhone user posted thisLol how did you know

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                        • 24 Mar 2024

                        1080p 960fps working?

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                          • 22 Mar 2024

                          Clearly an iPhone user posted this

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                            • 20 Mar 2024

                            I am here to write about my personal daily usage of the S24U. I do all my work with this S24U, but I am not a gamer. This is not a review, though.

                            1. The **Weight:** I am not surprised by the size and "original" weight; I knew it before buying. I do feel it is a good fit for my hands. I bought an authentic standing grip case from Samsung, and I am surprised that the weight becomes 300 grams. I feel it is heavy now, lol.
                            The case protects it very well, preciously, although it makes the S24U thicker and heavier. The camera is now shrunken in.

                            2. The Display. Please trust me, I am still finding faults (i.e., grainy display). I did all the tests but could not find it in mine.
                            I also compared it with my forever A8 (2018). At the same level of brightness, the white of the S24U display is not-so-white; the A8 is whiter.
                            I cannot find the difference between the vivid and normal modes, although the slider makes it a bit different.
                            I do not like Adaptive Color and Eye Shield, so I turn these OFF.

                            3. The battery is okay. The Anker 60W charger plus Anker 3A max. 60W cable needs 150 minutes (less than 3 hours), but the same charger plus Ugreen 5A max. 100W cable needs 65 to 70 minutes. I charged from 0% empty to 100%..
                            I turn the battery saver, battery protection and bettery features OFF.

                            4.The camera. I have no issues at all. I realize that the result may not be the best, but the photos are consistently fine in any condition. The still photos may not be everyone's cup of tea because of Samsung's characteristic dramatic effect. Thankfully, Samsung made this a bit more natural this time.

                            5. The performance and Galaxy AI are fine.

                            Lastly, what I hate is that the S Pen makes the bottom frame of the S24U not completely flat.
                            Peace.

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                              • 19 Mar 2024

                              Today I tested the myth that for example 9.6x photos would give you more detail from an object than 10x. I tried the S24 Ultra in a store again. I took a photo of a distant sign and at approximately 9.6x, I got less detail from the sign than at 10x. Though, when I used Pro mode or Expert raw, the behavior was different and I am not sure whether there was a difference when I used these two modes. Furthermore, Samsung seems to upscale the dng files, that's a bad idea.

                              My guess is that the default auto mode behaves similarly to a Pixel 7 Pro/Pixel 8 Pro. On my Pixel 7 Pro, Google uses pixel binning at 9x and uses machine learning upscaling. This leads to extremely artificial results, so I basically never use zoom settings between 5x and 9.8x. Only at at least approximately 9.8x, there is no pixel binning in good light conditions.

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                                • 18 Mar 2024

                                7 years of usage? Of course it can be. S8/S8+ is now 7 years age and the phones is still fine for daily usage. Only few games that need power may not fit in but we can set the setting to low mode in S8 series. Good luck S24U and its family.

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                                  The Owner, 16 Mar 2024As an ordinary user, I have not notice what you are saying.... moreI only just resized it a couple days ago.
                                  I noticed that when I went to 5x the zoom moved decently far. But when I hit 10x it barely zoomed at all.

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                                    Anonymous, 15 Mar 2024Anyone noticed that when you go from 1x to 5x the zoom diff... moreAs an ordinary user, I have not notice what you are saying. Maybe the profesional photographers will notice it. Perfect for the ordinary users who has the budget. Capturing the photos/video easliy and look-like photographers.

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                                      • 15 Mar 2024

                                      Anyone noticed that when you go from 1x to 5x the zoom difference is sizeable, but when you go from 5x to 10x it barely moves? Like it only went to 7x.

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                                        Krp91, 13 Mar 2024Last year I lost my regular S21. As I needed a phone, I wen... moreI have no display issues. I think (probably I am wrong) the S24U has a new Goriila Armor that make the display little bit not-so-white, but I am fine.
                                        The difference is just very little and we can adjust it through the vividness slider.
                                        For your concern, you may turn "eye shield" off.

                                        I turn of "eye shield" off, use standart (nor vivid) color and just turn adaptive brightness on. My display is set to QHD and 120Hz.

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