The Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra, the two flagship smartphones were announced this week by Samsung. The Galaxy S24 is positioned as a slightly smaller and more affordable option, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a larger display and more advanced features at a more premium price tag.
Design:
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Galaxy S24: The device has dimensions of 147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm and weighs either 168 g. It features a glass front and back with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, along with an aluminum frame. It is also IP68 dust/water resistant.
Galaxy S24 Ultra: The Ultra is much larger at 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm and weighs 233 g. It also has a glass front and back with Gorilla Glass Armor protection, along with a titanium frame. It is IP68 certified but also includes a Stylus as its predecessor.
Similarities/Differences: The Galaxy S24 and S24 Ultra have similar glass and metal constructions, but the Ultra model offers a larger overall size and a more durable titanium frame. The Ultra model also comes with a Stylus which is absent from the standard model.
Display, Media, and Software:
Both: The smartphones feature Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X displays with 120Hz refresh rates and HDR10+ support. They also run on Android 14 with Samsung’s One UI 6.1.
Galaxy S24: The screen measures 6.2 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and is protected by Gorilla Glass Victus 2. It has a peak brightness of 2600 nits.
Galaxy S24 Ultra: The device boasts a larger 6.8-inch display with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels. It also has Gorilla Glass Armor protection and always-on display support.
Similarities/Differences: Both phones share common display features such as a high refresh rate and HDR10+ support. However, the S24 Ultra offers a larger and higher-resolution display.
Performance and Battery:
Galaxy S24: The flagship is powered by either Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor (US/Canada) but also offers Samsung’s Exynos 2400 chipset (International – basically outside of North America). It comes with storage options of 128GB, 256GB, or 512GB, with 8GB of RAM. It is backed by a 4000mAh non-removable battery with support for 25W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
Galaxy S24 Ultra: It also features the same processors as the S24, along with storage variations of 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB and 12GB of RAM. The Ultra model, however, is equipped with a larger 5000mAh non-removable battery. It supports faster 45W wired charging and 15W wireless charging.
Similarities/Differences: Both phones offer powerful processors, multiple storage options, and support for wireless charging. The S24 Ultra stands out with its larger battery capacity and faster wired charging speed.
Cameras:
Galaxy S24: The S24 features a triple camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary camera, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. It supports 8K video recording and has a 12MP front-facing camera.
Galaxy S24 Ultra: The S24 Ultra boasts a quad-camera configuration, including a impressive 200MP primary camera, a 50MP periscope telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, a 10MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide lens. It also supports 8K video recording, and a 12MP front camera.
Similarities/Differences: Both models offer high-quality cameras with advanced features like optical zoom and 8K video recording. However, the S24 Ultra takes it to the next level with a higher megapixel camera and an additional periscope telephoto lens.
Conclusion:
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is a more compact and affordable option, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra caters to those looking for a larger display and more advanced features.
The S24 Ultra retails for over $1299 across the globe (Amazon) while the S24 is cheaper at $799 (Amazon).
The S24 Ultra offers a more premium design with a titanium frame and a stylus, along with a larger battery capacity and faster wired charging. On the other hand, the S24 provides a more compact form factor and is a more budget-friendly choice. Both models offer impressive cameras and displays with high refresh rates.
The choice between the two will depend on individual preferences and budget.
