I upgraded to the Samsung S24 Ultra from the S22+ and in a series of phones that i previously felt was stagnating in terms of added value and new feature set, it feels like it has taken a big step forward with the S24. I went for the Ultra mainly as i wanted the better camera and it was worth every penny. The S24 Ultra is a powerhouse of a phone, with the 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display providing a beautiful screen to look at, a super fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor that works in harmony with the hardware, and a 5000 mAh battery that, so far, has allowed me to go a whole day on several occasions with a charge. I only ever charge to 80%, so over time i am keen to see if it maintains this capacity. The new Galaxy AI really does add a lot of useful features that i can actually use!

As mentioned, I opted for the ultra due to its top end camera system. It' quad camera setup with a 200 MP main sensor, a 50 MP periscope telephoto lens, a 10 MP telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultrawide lens has so far taken stunning pictures, although i am yet to try it properly at night pointed at the stars to see how it handles astrophotography. The 2 MP selfie camera also takes great portrait pictures and videos.

I've flex'd a few of the galaxy AI features so far, with perhaps the most brilliant (and useful for me) being Circle to Search , which allows me to quickly find information about anything I see on the screen just by circling it - whether its on a webpage, a picture I have taken or even a video. Chat assist seems decent enough automatically choose the best tone for my messages, depending on the context and the recipient, but not sure its something ill use a lot, as most of my messaging is ususally pretty short.

The phone also comes with a Bluetooth S Pen, which lets me write, draw, and control the phone with gestures. As good as the pen is, i actually think its best feature is the button on the S-pen, which lets me remotely control the phone by clicking in (such as to take pictures). I think we can find some more cool uses for this!

The S24 Ultra is the best phone I’ve ever owned, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a premium and powerful smartphone. It has everything I need and more, and it’s worth every penny it you want premium, fast, and luxury!

Having used the Galaxy Fold series for the past few years I decided to test out the new Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to see how it stands out and I have to say - it is a really great phone.

Right out of the box the device feels sleek and is very nice to hold. The display is sharp and has all the features you would expect from a flagship Samsung phone.

The camera is great for taking everyday photographs and videos of family and friends. The night mode however, compared to my S23 and the Fold 4 is a little dim and doesn't quite provide the same quality shots as other devices I've used.

The AI feature is a great little addition to the phone, however it is not something I have utilised a lot. I find it much easier just to Google something (maybes that's just my age) rather than try and use the AI. I think the technology will become second nature in the future but for now I feel this is just a big selling feature for this phone rather than a practical tool.

The S Pen is a great added feature and takes me back to the days of the Samung Note devices which i loved. I haven't used the S Pen a great deal but I like the fact that it is snugly hidden away within the device and ready to use at anytime.

One thing missing from this device is the opportunity for Super Fast Charging. Other mobile devices already have this but Samsung have not incorporated this into any of their new devices. I believe this would be a major selling point if Samsung could utilise this technology. The device charges from 0 to full (or 85% if using the battery protection mode) in around 1 hour and 30 mins where as similar devices can charge in around 30 mins. This would be a great feature for people like myself who don't have time to stop and wait long for the device to charge. The battery itself is good - lasting anywhere between 24 and 36 hours (this is with hourly use of the device) but super fast charging would be an added bonus.

This is an ultra device which will work well for most people however I feel that there are a couple of additional things that would have made this phone the best on the market and although the AI is a nice touch, I still feel its a little too early to enjoy it to it's full potential.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra boasts a sleek and sophisticated design, featuring with a large display with minimal bezels, and a premium build quality with materials like glass and Titanium alloy.
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra features a cutting-edge camera system, including a quad-camera setup with impressive specs as 12MP, 50MP, 200MP. coupled with optical image stabilization (OIS) for sharp and steady shots. Additionally, it’s included ultra-wide, telephoto, and periscope lenses, providing versatility for capturing different perspectives and distances. It delivers exceptional detail, vibrant colour and excellent dynamic range in both well-lit and low-light scenarios. The telephoto and periscope lenses enable impressive zoom capabilities (100X), allowing to capture distant subjects with clarity. Overall, the S24 Ultra's camera performance is at the forefront of smartphone photography catering to both amateur enthusiasts and professional photographers.
S24 Ultra is got high-performance Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipset combined with 12Gb RAM, the S24 Ultra can handle demanding tasks, including gaming, multitasking, and productivity applications,
The S24 ultra expected to support both 5G and Wi-Fi 6+ connectivity. With 5G, users can experience faster data speeds enabling seamless streaming, gaming, and browsing experiences. Additionally, Wi-Fi connectivity allows to connect to local networks for faster internet access in places where 5G may not be available.
Also the bluetooth connection is very fast.

Overall battery life is very pleasing,
I believe. I don't need to rely on my Camera and laptop for most of my needs.
I am strongly recommend Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for it's user friendly and features.

With my previous phone being the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, it was time for an upgrade and moving to the S24 iteration of Samsung's flagships has been a monumental upgrade in so many ways:

The physical appearance of the phone for a start, the completely flat screen feels uniform and slick amd with the matt metal frame there is instantly a top quality premium feel to the phone. The camera lenses placement on the rear of the phone again is another example of how Samsung have refined the build of the phone in every way to make ot the best looking Samsung Galaxy I've seen & used.

Then turning the phone on immediately the screen jumps out as being seriously impressive. The QHD+ display is pin point sharp and with the increased peak brightness of the Galaxy S24 series I am able to see the sheer complete beauty of this screen in in the most brightly lit environments.

The Galaxy UI software is incredibly intuitive, with seemingly endless customisation options to really personalise the phone to how I want through the menus, apps, wallpapers and backgrounds.
The Generative AI Wallpaper creator is a really fun feature to use. Creating impressive AI wallpapers from different options that I can choose.

The Photo AI editor is also massively impressive. Being able to make changes to images that are then indistinguishable is fantastic. Of course some photos with challenging lighting, shadows and textures can prove to be harder for the AI to interpret, but from my usage so far I'd say 90% of the photos I've edited using the AI Editor have come out extremely well.

The new Circle to Search feature us also fantastic, being able to identify where clothing items are from, what the location of buildings are etc all from the phone screen I'm on at the time. Regardless of what app I can use this feature with a simple press and circle.

AI is also impressive with the Samsung Note summary and auto format feature aswell as Summarising webpages that I am on. All features that I've found myself using on a daily basis.

Speaking of efficency, the battery life has been superb thus far. The added battery protection settings provide further piece of mind for battery durability but I've been amazed so far with how much I've been able to use my phone.

The cameras, a perfect set up with the different lenses. And with the multiple shooting modes for my work I've been able to shoot 4k video and edit it all on my phone.

A productivity king with magic of AI the icing on the cake.