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Title: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. the competition: A new titanium contender Post by: HCK on January 19, 2024, 04:05:05 pm Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. the competition: A new titanium contender
<p>Samsung formally unveiled its <a data-i13n="elm:affiliate_link;sellerN:Samsung Electronics;elmt:;cpos:1;pos:1" href="https://shopping.yahoo.com/rdlw?merchantId=f85e63cd-e13c-4f9d-991c-9fbaadede3ac&siteId=us-engadget&pageId=1p-autolink&featureId=text-link&merchantName=Samsung+Electronics&custData=eyJzb3VyY2VOYW1lIjoiV2ViLURlc2t0b3AtVmVyaXpvbiIsImxhbmRpbmdVcmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5zYW1zdW5nLmNvbS91cy9zbWFydHBob25lcy9nYWxheHktczI0LXVsdHJhL2J1eS9nYWxheHktczI0LXVsdHJhLTUxMmdiLXVubG9ja2VkLXNtLXM5Mjh1emtmeGFhLyIsImNvbnRlbnRVdWlkIjoiODZiZGQ0NDktNGQxOS00MDMwLWE2YjUtZDQ5NzA3YzkwYWJjIn0&signature=AQAAAXrbHEv4xo0i5dAmT6A-wb5mOuSQOXg6mqkGwVpyzPpr&gcReferrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsmartphones%2Fgalaxy-s24-ultra%2Fbuy%2Fgalaxy-s24-ultra-512gb-unlocked-sm-s928uzkfxaa%2F" class="rapid-with-clickid" data-original-link="https://www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s24-ultra/buy/galaxy-s24-ultra-512gb-unlocked-sm-s928uzkfxaa/">Galaxy S24 line[/url] of smartphones at its latest Samsung Unpacked event on Wednesday, including its newest flagship, the Galaxy S24 Ultra. For a fuller idea of what to expect, you can check out my colleague Sam Rutherford's <a data-i13n="cpos:2;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-hands-on-a-fresh-titanium-frame-combined-with-a-big-bet-on-ai-180050005.html">hands-on impressions[/url]. In short, though, the main updates are a new titanium frame with flatter edges, a <a data-i13n="cpos:3;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/samsung-pledges-seven-years-of-updates-for-s24-series-180844109.html">promised seven years[/url] of software updates, an expected processor bump, a slightly tweaked camera setup and a host of new <a data-i13n="cpos:4;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/samsungs-galaxy-s24-lineup-puts-generative-ai-front-and-center-180034530.html">generative AI features[/url]. Starting at $1,300, the device is also $100 more expensive than <a data-i13n="cpos:5;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-s23-ultra-review-specs-price-photo-and-video-take-center-stage-140034341.html">its predecessor[/url], though there are some <a data-i13n="cpos:6;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/how-to-pre-order-the-samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-180028971.html">early pre-order deals[/url] to lessen that blow a little.</p> <p>If you're thinking about taking the plunge, we've broken down how the Galaxy S24 Ultra compares to two other top-end handsets, the <a data-i13n="cpos:7;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/iphone-15-pro-max-review-apple-makes-a-strong-case-for-its-biggest-phone-130018980.html">Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max[/url] and the <a data-i13n="cpos:8;pos:1" href="https://www.engadget.com/pixel-8-and-pixel-8-pro-review-googles-most-compelling-phones-in-years-specs-price-170022742.html">Google Pixel 8 Pro[/url], on the spec sheet. As always, specs can't tell the full story, but if you want a reference for what $1,300 (or more) gets you in early 2024, here's how the new phone stacks up. </p> <span id="end-legacy-contents"></span><table><tbody><tr><td></td><td><p><strong>Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra</strong></p> </td><td><p><strong>Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max</strong></p> </td><td><p><strong>Google Pixel 8 Pro</strong></p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Pricing (MSRP)</strong></p> </td><td><p>$1,300 (256GB), $1,420 (512GB), $1,660 (1TB)</p> </td><td><p>$1,199 (256GB), $1,399 (512GB), $1,599 (1TB)</p> </td><td><p>$999 (128GB), $1,059 (256GB), $1,179 (512GB), $1,399 (1TB)</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Dimensions</strong></p> </td><td><p>6.4 x 3.11 x 0.34 inches</p> </td><td><p>6.29 x 3.02 x 0.32 inches</p> </td><td><p>6.4 x 3.01 x 0.35 inches</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Weight</strong></p> </td><td><p>8.22 ounces</p> </td><td><p>7.8 ounces</p> </td><td><p>7.5 ounces</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Screen size</strong></p> </td><td><p>6.8 inches</p> </td><td><p>6.7 inches</p> </td><td><p>6.7 inches</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Screen resolution</strong></p> </td><td><p>1,440 x 3,120</p> </td><td><p>1,290 x 2,796</p> <p>460 ppi</p> </td><td><p>1,344 x 2,992</p> <p>489 ppi</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Screen type</strong></p> </td><td><p>LTPO AMOLED</p> <p>Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)</p> <p>Up to 2,600 nits brightness</p> <p>Gorilla Armor</p> </td><td><p>LTPO OLED</p> <p>Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)</p> <p>Up to 2,000 nits brightness</p> <p>Ceramic Shield</p> </td><td><p>LTPO OLED</p> <p>Up to 120Hz (1-120Hz)</p> <p>Up to 2,400 nits brightness</p> <p>Gorilla Glass Victus 2</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>SoC</strong></p> </td><td><p>Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy</p> <p>Octa-core CPU</p> </td><td><p>Apple A17 Pro</p> <p>Hexa-core CPU (up to 3.78GHz)</p> <p>6-core Apple GPU</p> </td><td><p>Google Tensor G3</p> <p>Nona-core CPU (up to 2.91GHz)</p> <p>Arm Mali-G715 MP7 GPU</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>RAM</strong></p> </td><td><p>12GB</p> </td><td><p>8GB</p> </td><td><p>12GB</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Battery</strong></p> </td><td><p>5,000mAh</p> <p>Up to 30 hours video playback</p> </td><td><p>"Up to 29 hours video playback"</p> </td><td><p>4,950mAh</p> <p>"Beyond 24 hours"</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Charging</strong></p> </td><td><p>USB Type-C 3.2</p> <p>Up to 45W wired</p> <p>Wireless charging up to 15W (with proprietary charger, up to 10W with other Qi chargers)</p> <p>Reverse wireless charging</p> </td><td><p>USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)</p> <p>"Up to 50 percent charge in around 30 minutes"</p> <p>MagSafe/Qi2 wireless charging up to 15W</p> <p>Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W</p> <p>Reverse wired charging</p> </td><td><p>USB Type-C 3.2</p> <p>Up to 30W wired</p> <p>Up to 23W wireless with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)</p> <p>Qi wireless charging up to 12W</p> <p>Reverse wireless charging</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Storage</strong></p> </td><td><p>256GB, 512GB or 1TB</p> </td><td><p>256GB, 512GB or 1TB</p> </td><td><p>128GB, 256GB, 512GB or 1TB</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Rear camera</strong></p> </td><td><p>Main: 200 MP, f/1.7</p> <p>Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV</p> <p>Telephoto: 50 MP, f/3.4, 5x optical zoom</p> <p>Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom</p> </td><td><p>Main: 48 MP, f/1.78</p> <p>Ultrawide: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120 degree FOV</p> <p>Telephoto: 12 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom</p> </td><td><p>Main: 50 MP, f/1.68</p> <p>Ultrawide: 48 MP, f/1.95, 125.5 degree FOV</p> <p>Telephoto: 48 MP, f/2.8, 5x optical zoom</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Front camera</strong></p> </td><td><p>12 MP, f/2.2</p> </td><td><p>12 MP, f/1.9</p> </td><td><p>10.5 MP, f/2.2</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Video capture</strong></p> </td><td><p>Rear: 8K at 24/30 fps, 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60/240/960 fps</p> <p>Front: 4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps</p> </td><td><p>Rear: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120/240 fps</p> <p>Front: 4K at 24/25/30/60 fps, 1080p at 25/30/60/120 fps</p> </td><td><p>Rear: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 24/30/60/120/240 fps</p> <p>Front: 4K at 24/30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Water and dust resistance</strong></p> </td><td><p>IP68</p> </td><td><p>IP68</p> </td><td><p>IP68</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Wi-Fi</strong></p> </td><td><p>Wi-Fi 7</p> </td><td><p>Wi-Fi 6E</p> </td><td><p>Wi-Fi 7</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Bluetooth</strong></p> </td><td><p>v5.3</p> </td><td><p>v5.3</p> </td><td><p>v5.3</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>OS</strong></p> </td><td><p>Android 14, One UI 6.1</p> <p>"Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates"</p> </td><td><p>iOS 17</p> </td><td><p>Android 14</p> <p>"Seven years of OS, security and Feature Drop updates"</p> </td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Colors and finish</strong></p> </td><td><p>Titanium frame</p> <p>Titanium Gray, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Green, Titanium Blue, Titanium Orange</p> </td><td><p>Titanium frame</p> <p>Natural Titanium, Blue Titanium, White Titanium, Black Titanium</p> </td><td><p>Polished aluminum frame</p> <p>Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay</p> </td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p>This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-vs-the-competition-a-new-titanium-contender-193434222.html?src=rss Source: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. the competition: A new titanium contender (https://www.engadget.com/samsung-galaxy-s24-ultra-vs-the-competition-a-new-titanium-contender-193434222.html?src=rss) |