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Galaxy S24 Ultranewer model: Galaxy S25 Ultra
Model timeline
Smartphone with large display
Premium · top third of smartphones
Quick take
In short: what each side says
Reviewers · Buyers · Brand claims · The press — each opened up in full further down ↓
Reviewers agree the S24 Ultra delivers exceptional hardware across display, battery, and performance, though camera processing divides opinion and durability claims exceed reality.
Owners rave about the camera system, display, and performance, but camera consistency issues and concerns about the anti-reflective coating's durability divide some buyers.
The product name claim is straightforward and accurate. However, the first claim contains a critical error: it references the Galaxy S25 Ultra with a 50MP ultra-wide lens, when the actual product under review is the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which features a 12MP ultra-wide camera. This is a material misidentification that materially undercuts the marketing pitch.
2 of 3 outlets recommend it — a clear editorial consensus.
The juries split — Divided. Check both sides before you commit.
Quick read · who it’s for
Main competitors
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The verdict
What the panel makes of it.
The S24 Ultra ranks second for battery life and excels with its bright, glare-resistant display and reliable all-day endurance, but slow charging and overprocessed camera output hold it back against faster-charging rivals. Buyers are more enthusiastic than reviewers, though both note durability concerns and camera inconsistencies that contradict Samsung's marketing claims.
Act one
What the machines think.
Several AI models read the category and place this product — model by model, list by list, over time.
Rank trajectory?
Weeks of movement.
Act two · ★ new
What the people say.
The same product, judged by the owners who bought and filmed it — what they praise, what they knock, who it's for.
Video reviews?
What reviewers actually say.
AI summary of 5 reviews · as of May 2026
Reviewers agree the S24 Ultra delivers exceptional hardware across display, battery, and performance, though camera processing divides opinion and durability claims exceed reality.
What they praise
- Screen stands out with anti-reflective coating that drastically reduces glare, brighter peak output, and complete flatness with minimal bezels.
- Battery life routinely lasts a full day of heavy use, with some reviewers stretching to two days, and standby drain stays low.
- Titanium frame and Gorilla Armor glass resist macro-damage well, though micro-scratches and scuffs still accumulate with everyday handling.
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 with vapor chamber cooling handles multitasking, gaming, and DeX mode without thermal throttling or slowdowns.
- S Pen remains the only high-end stylus in slab smartphones, useful for note-taking and remote camera control.
What they knock
- Charging speed stays at 45 watts wired and slow wireless, lagging behind competitors that charge much faster.
- Camera processing often oversharpens images and videos, creating an artificial look that some find overprocessed compared to prior models.
- Oleophobic coating wears quickly, and the anti-reflective display magnifies visible fingerprints and smudges after months of use.
- Ultrawide and three-times telephoto cameras use lower-resolution sensors than the primary and five-times zoom, feeling underwhelming.
Who reviewers think this product is — and isn’t — for
For you if
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Feature by feature
What critics and buyers say, by feature.
“Galaxy S24 Ultra is a good phone for content creation due to its powerful processor, which makes editing on the go easy”— Cardtonic
“The device feels sleek and is very nice to hold. The display is sharp and has all the features you would expect from a Samsung phone. The camera is also great”— Samsung
From 19 published reviews + buyer ratings · last 18 months?
What buyers say?
What Google knows about it.
Beyond the video critics, Google pools 93,219 buyer ratings of the Galaxy S24 Ultra from across retailers — a far wider, if blunter, jury. Here’s the shape of that opinion.
93,219 ratings · 7 written
across 3 retailers
What owners single out
Buyers' weakest aspect—build durability & coating—aligns with video reviewers' knock that the oleophobic coating wears quickly and the anti-reflective display magnifies fingerprints after months of use.
In their words
“Camera — daily wow. The 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, and dual telephoto (3× 10MP & 5× 50MP) deliver crisp detail, natural color, and reliable zoom. Low-light portraits look pro, and 8K/4K video stays tack-sharp on the move. Content-creator approved. Design & display — premium you can feel. Titanium frame, flat 6.8″ screen with Gorilla Armor — elegant, durable, and less scratch-prone.”
Uliana S · verified purchase · influenster.com
“Performance:Superb Product Quality:Matibay Best Feature:anti reflective screen, LTPO high resolution screen, fast charging. oneUI, chipset and gpu. I use two phones. One for gaming and one for camera and banking apps but I realized na magastos so I decided to opt in again to Samsung for general use even gaming but I was shocked to see that the cameras of this phone are inconsistent.”
verified purchase · shopee.ph
as of June 11 · 93219 buyer ratings?
Claim check?
Promise vs. proof.
We lifted Samsung’s headline product-page claims and checked each against what owners and expert reviewers actually report.
The product name claim is straightforward and accurate. However, the first claim contains a critical error: it references the Galaxy S25 Ultra with a 50MP ultra-wide lens, when the actual product under review is the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which features a 12MP ultra-wide camera. This is a material misidentification that materially undercuts the marketing pitch.
“Experience Galaxy S25 Ultra, the next evolution of Galaxy AI with a new 50MP Ultra Wide lens”
S24 Ultra has 12MP ultra-wide, not 50MP
The claim references a Galaxy S25 Ultra with a 50MP Ultra Wide lens, but the product being reviewed is the Galaxy S24 Ultra, which has a 12MP ultra-wide camera—a fundamental product mismatch.
“Camera — daily wow. The 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, and dual telephoto (3× 10MP & 5× 50MP) deliver crisp detail, natural color, and reliable zoom.”
OwnerUliana S
Product Name“Galaxy S24 Ultra”Holds up
The product name Galaxy S24 Ultra is consistently confirmed across all review data and buyer feedback.
“Performance:Superb Product Quality:Matibay Best Feature:anti reflective screen, LTPO high resolution screen, fast charging. oneUI, chipset and gpu. I use two phones.”
Ownershopee.ph
What the press says?
Where the established press lands.
The press agrees
2 of 3 outlets recommend it — a clear editorial consensus.
“The 6.8-inch AMOLED display continues to be one of the best you'll find on any smartphone.”
Read the review ↗“It outperforms the best Android gaming phones, and it can even beat the blazing-fast iPhone 15 Pro Max.”
Read the review ↗Across 3 independent outlets · published expert reviews · last 18 months
Find your situation?
Made for some — wrong for others.
Who reviewers think this product is — and isn’t — for
For you if
Look elsewhere if
You value prestige, design, and owning a flagship from an established maker.
Samsung's flagship with titanium frame, anti-reflective display, and S Pen stylus delivers premium positioning and design that justifies the prestige-brand appeal.
You need a proven, low-risk phone with broad consensus and a trusted brand.
93,219 ratings with 4.7/5 average, mature Samsung brand, and settled product line provide the consensus and track record reliability-seekers need.
You love phones that delight beyond specs—design, feel, and sensory experience matter.
Anti-reflective screen praised for drastically reducing glare, titanium frame, and S Pen stylus create a passionate appeal, though camera processing divides enthusiasts.
You want a flagship phone with no obvious weak points and proven excellence.
Top-tier rating (4.7/5) with exceptional display, battery, and performance, but camera processing divides opinion and durability claims don't match reality, preventing a higher score.
You prefer a phone that works out of the box with minimal setup or learning.
S Pen, DeX mode, and deep customization options make this a capable but complex device for users seeking straightforward, no-fuss operation. Consider 11.
You want strong performance and features without paying a premium price.
At $930–1300, the S24 Ultra commands flagship pricing; cheaper rivals like the S25 ($600–800) deliver most features for significantly less outlay. Consider Galaxy S25.
Grounded in our buyer-review, reviewer-video, price and successor signals — a poor fit names a closer pick · as of Jul 6.
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Frequently asked
What buyers want to know.
What are the pros and cons of the Samsung S24 Ultra?from Facebook
Reviewers praise the anti-reflective screen that cuts glare, all-day battery life under heavy use, and the Snapdragon processor that handles multitasking and gaming without slowdowns. The S Pen stylus is also unique among high-end flat phones. On the downside, charging stays slow at 45 watts wired, the camera processi…
What's so special about the Samsung S24 Ultra?
The display stands out with an anti-reflective coating that drastically reduces glare and delivers brighter peak output. Battery routinely lasts a full day of heavy use, sometimes stretching to two days. The titanium frame and Gorilla Armor glass resist major damage well, and the included S Pen remains the only high-e…
What are common S24 Ultra problems?
The oleophobic coating wears quickly, and the anti-reflective display magnifies fingerprints and smudges after months of use. Charging speed lags behind competitors. Camera processing tends to oversharp images and videos, creating an overprocessed look some find unreliable compared to dedicated cameras. The ultrawide…
Is the S24 Ultra worth buying?
Reviewers agree it delivers exceptional hardware for screen quality, battery life, and stylus input, making it hard to beat for power users handling a wide range of tasks. However, if you expect flawless durability from marketing claims, fast charging, or natural camera processing over vibrant social-media aesthetics,…
Who is the S24 Ultra best for?
Power users who prioritize screen quality, all-day battery, stylus input, and versatile zoom will find this phone hard to beat. Reviewers are split on whether the flat screen suits landscape productivity or causes discomfort, so hands-on feel matters.
How does the camera perform compared to other phones?
Reviewers are divided on the camera. One finds the output consistently good for social media and everyday memories, while others see the overprocessing as a drawback that makes important shots less reliable than dedicated cameras. The 200-megapixel main sensor is strong, but the ultrawide and three-times telephoto use…
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The recap
Where it stands today.
- Generation★Superseded by Galaxy S25 Ultra — the newer model in Samsung’s lineup.
- MakerBy Samsung — see how it ranks across other intents on its brand profile.