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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is strongest when you care about camera zoom and S Pen users. At about $899, judge it by whether those strengths fix a real daily problem rather than by the longest spec sheet.
Buying verdict
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if camera zoom matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if large and heavy.
Score
9 / 10
Reference price
$899
Released
Jan 31, 2024
Reference price, not a live offer. Editorial data date Jul 27, 2026. Specs and availability can vary by configuration, region, and retailer. Status: available.
No official product reference is published for this entry yet. Treat listed specifications as editorial reference data and confirm purchase-critical details with the manufacturer.
Should you buy it?
A practical ownership call
- Buy it if you want camera zoom and S Pen users.
- Skip it if carrier promos can erase the unlocked value story overnight.
- Check current US street pricing before paying launch-level money.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Strong everyday fit for camera zoom
- US unlocked pricing is usually easier to compare
- Reference US pricing around $899 makes the trade-offs easier to evaluate
Cons
- Carrier promos can erase the unlocked value story overnight
- Higher-end rivals can still justify the jump if you need peak performance
- Peak camera or battery performance still trails the category leaders
Key specs
- Display
- 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ Needs confirmation
- Panel Type
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 1-120Hz LTPO Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- 3120 x 1440 Needs confirmation
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 12GB Needs confirmation
- Storage
- 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Needs confirmation
- Expandable Storage
- No microSD Needs confirmation
Buying scores
Camera
9.4
Battery
8.5
Display
9.5
Performance
9.3
Software Support
9.5
Value
7.8
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Alternatives
Apple
iPhone 15 Pro Max
Choose iPhone 15 Pro Max if zoom photography matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if large for one-handed use.
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge if thin design matters more than chasing the absolute top-tier option. Skip it if battery capacity is small for its screen size.
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Availability, sources, and full notes
US availability
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is tracked as a US-market option through official brand channels and mainstream electronics retailers.
Common retailers
Samsung, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart, Target
Sources and verification
No official product reference is published for this entry yet.
Editorial specification note
Official manufacturer materials, launch documentation, and Snowyme editorial verification as of 2026-07-27.
Editorial price note
Samsung US launch and street-price patterns are tracked as editorial USD references, not live retailer checkout prices.
Specifications
24 tracked specs across 10 groups · No official product reference is published for this entry yet.
Display
- Display
- 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ Needs confirmation
- Panel Type
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X Needs confirmation
- Refresh Rate
- 1-120Hz LTPO Needs confirmation
- Resolution
- 3120 x 1440 Needs confirmation
| Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X QHD+ Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Panel Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Needs confirmation |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz LTPO Needs confirmation |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 Needs confirmation |
Performance
- Chipset
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Needs confirmation
- Memory
- 12GB Needs confirmation
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Memory | 12GB Needs confirmation |
Storage
- Storage
- 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Needs confirmation
- Expandable Storage
- No microSD Needs confirmation
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Expandable Storage | No microSD Needs confirmation |
Camera
- Main Camera
- 200MP wide Needs confirmation
- Ultra Wide
- 12MP ultra wide Needs confirmation
- Telephoto / Zoom
- 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x telephoto Needs confirmation
- Front Camera
- 12MP front Needs confirmation
- Video Capture
- 8K24 / 4K60 video Needs confirmation
| Main Camera | 200MP wide Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Ultra Wide | 12MP ultra wide Needs confirmation |
| Telephoto / Zoom | 50MP 5x + 10MP 3x telephoto Needs confirmation |
| Front Camera | 12MP front Needs confirmation |
| Video Capture | 8K24 / 4K60 video Needs confirmation |
Battery
- Battery
- 5000mAh Needs confirmation
- Wired Charging
- 45W wired Needs confirmation
- Wireless Charging
- 15W wireless Needs confirmation
| Battery | 5000mAh Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Wired Charging | 45W wired Needs confirmation |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless Needs confirmation |
Design
- Weight
- 232g Needs confirmation
- Dimensions
- 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm Needs confirmation
- Build
- Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor Needs confirmation
| Weight | 232g Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm Needs confirmation |
| Build | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor Needs confirmation |
Durability
- Water Resistance
- IP68 Needs confirmation
| Water Resistance | IP68 Needs confirmation |
|---|
Software
- Operating System
- Android 14/15 with One UI Needs confirmation
- Update Policy
- 7 OS upgrades + 7 years security Needs confirmation
| Operating System | Android 14/15 with One UI Needs confirmation |
|---|---|
| Update Policy | 7 OS upgrades + 7 years security Needs confirmation |
Connectivity
- Connectivity
- 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB Needs confirmation
| Connectivity | 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, UWB Needs confirmation |
|---|
Security
- Biometrics
- Ultrasonic fingerprint, face unlock, S Pen Needs confirmation
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint, face unlock, S Pen Needs confirmation |
|---|