Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: Everything You Need to Know
Samsung is gearing up to unveil its latest flagship smartphones, the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, during the Galaxy Unpacked event on January 17. While the series will include three models - Galaxy S24, S24+, and the high-end Galaxy S24 Ultra - in this article, we will focus on all the details currently available about the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Design & Display
The design of the Galaxy S24 Ultra will closely resemble its predecessor, the S23 Ultra. However, leaked renders suggest that this year's model could feature even more boxy edges compared to last year. The frame will be made of titanium, while the front and back will be protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Armor. The device will have four camera cutouts on the back, along with another cutout for sensors like the Laser Autofocus. Similar to its predecessor, the S24 Ultra will come with an S-pen stored in a silo located at the bottom of the device.
On the front, the phone will boast reduced bezel size compared to its predecessor. It is rumored to come with a 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display with a 120 Hz refresh rate. The impressive resolution of 3120 x 1440 pixels and 505 ppi pixel density will offer users a stunning visual experience. The dimensions of the device measure 79.0 x 162.3 x 8.6mm, with a weight of 232 grams. Leaks suggest that the device will be available in four color options: Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Yellow.
Camera System
The Galaxy S24 Ultra will feature a quad-camera system with laser autofocus and an LED flash. The primary camera will be a 200MP wide-angle lens with an F/1.7 aperture, Super Quad Pixel autofocus, OIS, and a Super Clear Lens. The device will also include two telephoto lenses offering 5x and 3x optical magnification, with 50MP and 10MP resolutions respectively. These lenses will incorporate advanced autofocus technologies and OIS. Additionally, there will be a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens with dual-pixel autofocus and a 120° field of view. On the front, users can expect a 12MP shooter with dual-pixel autofocus.
The photography features of the Galaxy S24 Ultra are extensive, including 100x Space Zoom, Portrait Mode with Bokeh Effect, Pro Mode, Panorama, Night Mode, Food, Selfie, Group Selfie, Single Take, automatic scene optimization, Bixby Vision, AR Zone, QR scanner, and the expertRAW photo app supporting 50 MP raw photos, Astrophoto, Multi Exposure, and a digital ND filter. Videography features encompass Nightography video, Super HDR, 12-bit HDR, 8K video recording, 8K video snap, portrait video with bokeh effect, Pro Video, Slow Motion, Super Slow Motion, Hyperlapse, Dual Recording, Audio Zoom, and Super Steady mode.
Notably, rumors suggest that Samsung may introduce 60FPS support for 8K recording. Additionally, reports indicate a shift in the default camera resolution to 24MP for the Galaxy S24 Ultra, departing from the conventional 12MP. This move aims to capture more detail in non-RAW mode pictures, following a similar adjustment made by Apple in the iPhone 15, which now features a 48MP primary camera sensor.
Specs
Under the hood, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, a 4 nm Octa-Core processor with clock speeds of 3.39 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 2.9 GHz, and 2.2 GHz. The device will offer storage options of 256GB, 512GB, or a massive 1TB, paired with 12GB of RAM. Users can also expect a 5000 mAh capacity battery that supports 45W wired and 15W wireless charging. The phone will support Wireless PowerShare functionality to charge other gadgets.
In terms of software, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will launch with Android 14 onboard. It is rumored that Samsung will introduce the One UI 6.1 along with the flagship smartphone. The One UI 6.1 is expected to be an improved version of the One UI 6, focusing heavily on AI features. Users can anticipate features like AI-generated wallpapers, object relocation and photo expansion for editing, subject transfer between photos, smarter Samsung Notes with improved text formatting, live translation for calls enabling real-time language translation during phone calls, and enhanced call quality with Voice Focus, eliminating background noise similar to Pixel's Clear Calling functionality.
Connectivity options onboard the device are said to include USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 7, WiFi Direct, Miracast, NFC, and UWB (Ultra-Wideband) technology. Reports also suggest that Samsung may include satellite communication on the device.
Pricing
The Galaxy S24 Ultra with a base storage option of 256GB will be priced at 1149 euros (~$1,259). In addition to the mentioned color options, the device will also be available in Jade Green, Sapphire Blue, and Sandstone Orange color options in the Samsung store.
