The short verdict
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is the most feature-dense phone you can buy: S Pen, 200MP camera, a flat 120Hz panel, titanium frame and a seven-year update promise. Nothing else does this much in one slab. For the full breakdown, see our Galaxy S24 Ultra specs page.
Display and build
The move to a flat screen and titanium rails is the best ergonomic change Samsung has made in years — fewer accidental edge touches, a more confident grip. The 6.8-inch QHD+ panel is the brightest and sharpest on any phone, and the anti-reflective coating is a genuinely noticeable upgrade outdoors.
Cameras: 200MP and dual zoom
Samsung swapped the old 10x periscope for a 50MP 5x that crops cleanly to 10x, and in practice the new setup is more useful day to day. The 200MP main is detail-rich and flexible. Colours still lean punchy, but the Galaxy S24 Ultra remains the most versatile zoom system this side of the Pixel.
Performance and software
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is a top-tier chip, and One UI is mature and deep. The headline is longevity: seven OS upgrades means this phone is a safe four-to-five-year buy. Galaxy AI features are useful where they count — generative edit, live translate — and ignorable where they do not.
Battery and the S Pen
The 5,000mAh battery is dependable all-day, and 45W charging is quicker than Apple though slower than Xiaomi. The built-in S Pen remains the Ultra's true differentiator — no other flagship has it, and for note-takers it is reason enough.
Who should buy it
Buy it if you want the most capable Android phone, the S Pen, or the longest software support. Cross-shop the iPhone 16 Pro Max for video and ecosystem, or the Pixel 9 Pro for point-and-shoot camera smarts and a lower price.