Genuinely useful AI features ; Versatile camera setup ; All-day battery life and then some ; Seven years of OS upgrades

Very expensive ; Average ultrawide camera

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a phone that seems to do it all, with a high-end display, versatile cameras, excellent battery life and unique GenAI capabilities – but all that tech comes with a very high asking price.

Better performance and battery life than ever before ; Great cameras improve the photo quality over last year ; Titanium frame and durable Gorilla Armor glass

Big and heavy – titanium didn’t help with that ; Many new and great features are hidden beneath terrible menus ; AI features are often useless and cause performance delays

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra embraces what it means to be Ultra, a phone that transcends the smartphone category. It offers more than any other phone, and somehow manages to improve upon last year’s Ultra in every way. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has better...

Bright and punchy screen ; Genuinely useful AI features ; Solid and high-quality build

Pricier than a certain competitor ; Lacks subtlety in picture and sound ; Might not suit people with small hands

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is a brilliant all-rounder, but it lacks some subtlety in the picture and sound departments, holding it back from true stardom

Titanium finish brings distinctive style ; Flat screen makes more sense for S Pen stylus ; More logical camera arrangement with fantastic new zoom

Charging remains slower than the flagship competition ; High price (but no year-on-year increase is positive) ; S Pen stylus won't be for everyone

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's finish is more durable than ever before thanks to a new titanium finish, its cameras even more capable thanks to the new 5x optical zoom, its flat-panel display now means the integrated S Pen stylus is just much more...

A completely flat display that looks great ; A battery that doesn't know what quit means ; A powerhouse in performance

A tried and true design ; The camera tends to overexpose shots

100x Space Zoom, a vibrant, curve-free AMOLED display, an S Pen with great features, and a lot more wrapped up in a titanium package. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is Samsung's statement on what a traditional slab smartphone should be in 2024.

Sets new Android toughness standards ; Genuinely useful on-device AI ; Stellar performance and day-long battery

Cameras haven’t progressed much in twelve months ; Missed the boat for Qi2 charging ; As expensive as non-folding flagships get

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is another epic Samsung flagship. New materials and screen upgrades go a long way, while the AI additions are perfect for productivity. It’s no longer the best phone for photography, though.

Top-tier performance ; Excellent, versatile cameras ; Very good battery life ; Clever AI features ; Seven years of updates

Expensive ; Big and bulky ; Charging still only 45W

The S24 Ultra is the ultimate Android smartphone, delivering a top-tier user experience with no real weaknesses. But that doesn’t mean it’s right for you, especially at this size and price.

Absolutely insane battery life ; Fantastic, bright display that doesn't show as much reflections ; Performance is top notch ; Useful AI-powered features for photo editing

Quite expensive ; Charging can be a bit slow at just 45W wired and 15W wireless ; No way to customise the new Quick Panel ; Feel a bit clunky in the hand