Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra - HANDS-ON! (Watch Before You Buy) 

Hey Chaps! What are we thinking? Ordering one?? 🤔

The instant slow-mo is something I can see myself rarely ever benefitting me, but damn am I gonna use it on every video I take just because of how slick it's integrated.

The thing that no one talks about when mentioning the shutter lag on samsung vs iphone, is that iphone actually has a sneaky little feature in settings that drops the image quality when hitting the shutter button quickly. When this is disabled, even the iphone's shutter is slower.

not going to lie the titanium looks nice with the flat display design like many years ago before they moved to curved displays.

Looks good but I cant say goodbye to my S21 Ultra. Still for me the best phone Samsung ever made! 512GB with 16GB and for me at least still great pics and speedy in all other areas. Remember when the S21 Ultra came out. It was the first phone in ages that was actually different from a design perspective. It was mind blowing at the time.

That summary Ai feature is impressive

The transcript assist is amazing and something I'll use every day. I hate listening back to recordings at times, especially if I'm taking part so to have this function is amazing!

I think its now worth upgrading my s20 ultra for this especially with some of the launch deals.

00:01 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: What's New 01:36 S24 Ultra has improved cooling and battery life, upgraded camera, and regional differences in chipsets. 03:02 Improved zoom and video recording capabilities 04:37 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has improved telephoto lens and enhanced Pro visual engine. 06:08 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's camera features improved processing for better photos and enhanced third-party support. 07:42 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has powerful AI features and new search functionality 09:17 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers advanced language translation and transcription capabilities. 10:46 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers upgrades in screen, frame, chip, camera, AI features

The galaxy live is still going but this guy already got the phone and finished editing and uploaded 1 hour ago respect ❤🥶

The biggest concern for most people is the text in terms and condition stating the Galaxy AI features will be provided for free until the end of 2025 and that different terms may apply for AI feature provided by third parties.

Greetings from Scotland. I bought a Samsung Galaxy S23+ last year and am happy with it especially using Good Lock to customise it to suit me.

So which one this year s24plus or ultra. Now that the plus gets the same display as the ultra. I don’t use the s pen much and with the ultra not having the rounded sides might be a bit different to hold.

Still on the S21 Ultra. Planning to upgrade when S25 Ultra hits the shelves. Hoping for new even more significant camera hardware upgrades in the next generation.

I normally wouldn't pick a violet phone but that titanium violet looked so good I had to pre-order it.

I just pre-ordered this (I always upgrade every 2 years, so been waiting for this one), and NOW I'm watching this video. I usually check all the features and specs out well in advance, but since I've been looking forward to this one for well over a year due to problems with the antenna on my S22 Ultra, I haven't even really started checking out what this phone has to offer until now.

OMG it looks amazing specially with the flat screen

Finally managed to preorder the s24 ultra 1tb sadly though will have to wait till mid Feb 24 for delivery. Seems the first batches have already sold out for shipping in Jan 24. Total cost 996£ with free watch 6. Didn't seem to bad

I'm excited! I haven't upgraded in a while. Still rocking the s21 ultra

I just ordered mine on the 20th from Verizon and I am totally stoked to get this over my old s21 which I'm using right now and has served me well for the last few years

The matte titanium (thank goodness they finally went matte again) + flat display (again thank goodness) actually do set it quite apart from the S23 Ultra & in a great way

I dont see much of a evolution compared to the s23 ultra

im glad i went with the nubia z60 Ultra. Was going to hold off for a s24u review and to me it seems pretty much the same as s23u. I wanted to switch it up. I couldnt pass up the 6000ah battery, uninteruptted display and ir blaster. Same old same old.

Pre ordered mine this morning. Coming from the S21 Ultra I felt it was time to upgrade. I can't wait, I get it on the 26th

I went to check out the pre order deals and the z fold 4 is the only phone not on the trade in list. I'm wondering if that's a mistake or on purpose?

I’ve used iPhone for the last 5 years while I was waiting for Samsung to change two things on their phones : 1. Put snapdragon instead of exynos in their ultra phone 2. Flat screen Just preordered by s24 ultra !

Most other videos failed to really show whether the new camera AI features compete with those of the Google pixel, but your video did this brilliantly. Cheers tech chap!

What about the biggest most glaring issue that Samsung has slow shutter effect for moving objects is terrible especially in low light please tell me they fixed this otherwise it's not worth the upgrade.

feels much more a software upgrade, from my s23ultra i don't see why to upgrade to S24, and loose the 10x feels like a downgrade, they should upgrade the 3x camera to fill the gap up to 10 x would make more sense

I am ordering one tomorrow! Thanks for your review.

Awesome hands on video keep it up as always bro

I'm excited for the Ultra with new 5x camera, Snapdragon for UK, flat screen, and the image, translation and productivity AI features - also easier share across all Android devices and Windows. Preordered the online exclusive blue in 1TB. I'm surprised you're not that excited, looks like a great feature set to me, especially upgrading from the S22 ultra

I don't like reflection. So weirdly, of everything mentioned here, I am most interested in the 75% less reflective screen. In some of the footage here, I thought the reflection seems more diffused but there is still reflection. Will we ever see a good smartphone with a matte screen?

Just bought the Ultra...can't wait to use it 🥳

Finally the movement came that iam waiting for ❤❤

0:23 I think the peak brightness was increased to 2600 nits, not 2500

was hoping it offered more, its literally the s23 ultra with ai

how does the vibration compare to the s22 ultra? i was excited for my s22 ultra but i miss a lot of calls when my phone ison vibrate (kept that way for silence during lectures and work so i never really turn on my ringer and rely on vibrate for knowing when i get a call)

Always enjoy your quality videos sir! So I'm currently using the S22 Ultra. The new generative AI stuff is really cool and exciting, which is why I'm more compelled to wait for the S25 where the tech will perform even better. Also there are rumors of a slight redesign and new camera modules so we'll see about that. Looking forward to more of your comparison videos and the full review of the S24 Ultra.!

THIS IS THE ULTRA PHONE!

I find it interesting that when Samsung does something completely insignificant as changing the metal of the frame he suggests that they did it because Apple did it. But when Apple rips off everything from screen size to camera specs... nothing.

I reserved it but can't find anywhere to preorder it through samsung

I do love that reflective flat display However, the S24 Ultra failed it's drop test against asphalt from pocket height! You would think the corner of the frame wouldn't crush & the glass but it did. So I got my beautiful tan leather case & glass protector for mine when she arrives by this weekend here in TX 🤟

Great video! Question: did I understood it correctly that for the S24 Ultra everyone will get the Snapdragon? I got an S22 ultra with exynos.. so if the Snapdragon is guaranteed for the S24 ultra, I will consider upgrading.

Tap to slow mo is now my favorite feature! Can't wait to get this bad boy and swap my s23 ultra for this!!

How does it feel to hold?

When will reviews drop? Is there an embargo, so the 24th/ launch date?

Finally finally 🔥🔥🔥

If retail price will be the same or higher (I assume higher) than top tier Vivo, Oppo or Xiaomi then i don't think Samsung stands a chance this year. The other companies introduce big camera improvements, brighter screens (funny because those screens are made by Samsung lmao), while Samsung lowers optical zoom in one sensor to increase low light capability, adds gimmicky AI, improves software a little bit and that's basically it. Imho, it'll be a sales fiasco in comparison to S22/S23 Ultra. But that depends what Vivo X100 Ultra and Xiaomi 14 bring to the table, we theoretically know everything by now, but nothing official. But seeing Oppo X7 Ultra and Vivo X100 cameras, we can expect nothing but photo beasts.

I preordered the S24U. Upgrading from iPhone 13 mini. I’m excited!

When u shot portrait in 5x its 12mp or 50 mp ?

So many cool AI features. All of a sudden I’m regretting my iPhone 15 purchase

The S24 is a great phone, don't get me wrong but I feel smartphones are getting boring, nothing excitingly new is happening. Maybe we have peaked, who knows?

Will these things come to the s23 too pr are they only for the s24?

Can we shoot 50Mpx with the X5 sensor?

Not worth upgrading from s23 Ultra - I will stay on it at least one more generation

.. and 7 years OS & security update! Underated feature that no one seems to not talk about. IMO, it's more convincing in S24 devices than Pixel 8..

Great video. Disappointed that the conversation transcribe didnt work as great as I hoped.

Hey Tom, Does the phone still have dual sim support? And are we certain that the uk ultra model has the snapdragon chipset?

samsung actually did it, implemented AI without making it feel gimmicky. the features are genuinely useful and seamlessly integrated into the system apps instead of being separate AI apps that no one would ever want to use

Samsung is faster than every delivery services

Already pre-ordered the ultra. Can't wait to have it.

Hey techchap which is the best colour for the s24 ultra u going for

Having owned the S21 Plus and the S20 Galaxy phones, they just don't compare to the S22 Ultra I now own - it's not even close. Considering how much you use your phone, and the S24 Ultra is for power users, it is the ONLY phone to get. The Galaxy Ultra series is like fine jewelry or a $100,000 watch. It is both stunningly beautiful and has incredible quality built into it. They just bury iPhones in every way, and my company supplies a free iPhone 12 and I have owned at least six other iPhones.

I REALLY hope this year the night mode is improved. Last year it was so so bad.

Im curious about the improve oh the shutter lag..

Thank you! Can you please test moving objects in darker environments? Like kids, animals? Was the Problem since ever. Thank you!

Are these ai features S24 exclusive or will be software updated for S23 and earlier.

Finally, back to a flat display! What I really want is more physical controls though. Action buttons, two-stage camera buttons, rotary dials, sliders, etc.

How can I preorder it ?

I'm still rocking the Note 10 Plus from 2019. No plans to upgrade.

I upgraded from the S21U to the S23U and the difference in battery life was noticeable. If the S24U is as good or slightly better, then it would be a good upgrade for current S21U and S22U owners.

Now it’s worth it to upgrade my S9+ 😂

Is it worth ne upgrading on O2 switch up to s24 ultra from s23 ultra,not sure if i get free phone woth upgrade or should i keave it toll s25?

Wow! This is amazing upgrade! They changed the number 23 to 24! Impressive!

Missing the curved display.... We love it. Bring it back

Tnx, keeping my S23 Ultra

You also need more heat sinking, not because it generates more heat, in theory it should generate less due to the chip technology, but because Titanium doesn't conduct heat as well as aluminum. Titanium per cube is heavier than aluminum but it is also stronger for its weight, so it can be made thinner making it possible to actually make it lighter. Of course there isn't much there to begin with, so it can't be some huge reduction either. It does make sense that it costs more because aside from the increase in material cost, of which there is not much material, Titanium is a pain in the neck to work with, and there is always an element of greater risk of the unforeseen with anything new.

Absolutely shocked when noticed may have to pay for AI features after 2025🤯

I am impressed. I have the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the zflip5 and I'm impressed. I can only imagine how good the s24 is going to be. Especially with the bigger vapor chamber.

From a 23 Ultra, absolute Note fan, I love my phablet, casel. 😂🎉 I use the s pen extensively and love it, even on curved screen. I had the Sony Z Ultra. S24 is a great added phone to my S23

I want to know Translation is only on the ultra or the other phones as well

I much prefer the plus models over the ultra

Been an iPhone guy for years, tried moving to android a few times. The last time was the Galaxy s21 while that attempt nearly got me I went back to my iPhone due to the camera. I’m getting that itch again so maybe I may try again but not any time soon as I’ve not long had my 15 pro. This s24 does look good

Damned, look nice, do you know if there is finally support for emergency gps call or texts?

Why in my country Samsung Malaysia said the galaxy ai will only be free until the end of 2025? Are they joking? Because not even one tech RU-vidr talked about this.

This is actually pretty cool, tho my future phone will be S29 Ultra, since I promised to myself ._. these changes could easily be Android system changes for example in OneUI 6 (atleast the Image editing and the voice note)

Hey mate, is it worth upgrading from s23 ultra to s24 ultra ??? Or will we see these AI features coming soon in s23 series as well ?

Trying to determine if I'm going to get the Ultra or wait for iphone 16 to come out. Currently have a Samsung galaxy note10 plus. I got a Apple watch 9 for Christmas so I have hard decisions to make here lol 🤔

Awesome @The Tech Chap. What colour variant of the S24 ultra did u use for this video ? Is it White?

Big Disappointment: Seeing coming from S22 Ultra, seeing very little in the way of upgrades I need or want. Thought they may have thrown in Magsafe or better 10 X lens.

Slightly better than S23U, which wasn't spectacular anyway. Hopefully Oppo Find X7 Ultra will make it to EU

Sup, Tom, wanted to ask you should I upgrade to S24 Ultra or iphone 15 Pro Max or should I wait for September's Iphone 16 Pro Max launch because I am coming from 13 Pro Max with 128 GB and I am kinda running low on space, also the battery is at 86% health, is it worth upgrading or should I wait till September or for another year haha?

Great vid, informative as usual

Those AI features are so helpful for my use case 😭

I think I will wait for the s25 Ultra. The Ai doesn't really interest me. But I wonder if the slow monin videos will become available to the S23 ultra on a software update

Does it still disable tracking autofocus in 50MP mode?

Losing the 10x optical camera, was a huge mistake, They should've kept the focal lenght and just boost the quality. I guess the S23 ultra still has 1 advantage.

I swear its only youtubers who have a problem with a curved screen, everyone else love it.

I am definitely ordering the S24 Ultra ... my Note10+ 5G still works but I need the newer Android OS and a few pixels just died. Super excited to get my new toy 🤣🤣🤣