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Seen from the outside, it would be easy to say that the S24 Ultra ultimately has very few differences from its predecessor. This would nevertheless obscure the fact that Samsung is offering real major new features for this generation, which are as much inspired by the latest innovations from the competition as they are guiding the sector towards a new era, a new chapter & ;#8211; that of generative AI.
While we rarely advise buying the generation of smartphone that immediately follows the model you have in your hands, it is difficult to say the same thing as the two experiences are so different. With the addition, now, of a guarantee of software updates for 7 years like at Apple or at Google since the Pixel 8. We therefore invite you, in this Galaxy S24 Ultra vs S23 Ultra comparison, to take a look at what is changing in 2024.
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The first big novelty was somewhat predictable. Smartphone manufacturers have been following each other for a long time on the strength of their devices. In particular by adopting certain materials. In the past, we had seen the most high-end models switch to ultra-strong ceramic (but terribly difficult to mass manufacture).
L&# 8217;aluminum has become a standard dress for virtually all manufacturers. A lightweight material, but which has the disadvantage of being easy to deform and soft enough to cause visible scratches, especially on colored casings. Then the very high end moved to steel (some will even talk about surgical steel or spatial steel). ;… sacred buzzwords…).
A heavier metal, but also much stronger. The problem is that the finish, for all those who used it, tended to be “mirror”, which ultimately tends to leave fingerprints and makes scratches more visible. The arrival of a titanium casing on the S24 aims to increase the strength in the towers, without making the device heavier.
It should be noted that titanium is known to be very difficult to work – the material tends in particular to ignite in the event of too rapid and intense machining. Not to mention that its strength tends to wear out tools more quickly on production lines. We will therefore have to see how long Samsung, Apple and other manufacturers will stay on this capricious material – if the latter do not have something even better in store for us on the next generation.
In addition, the protective glass changes to Corning Gorilla Glass Armor, which delivers less reflections and increased resistance of the smartphone. The new titanium dress of the smartphone delivers, according to Samsung, 56% more resistance than on the S23 Ultra.
| Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S24+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | –< /td> | – | – |
| Weight | – | – | |
| Screen | – 6.2″ LPTO – Full HD+ – 2 600 nits max (compared to 1 750 on the S23) – Gorilla Glass Armor |
– 6.7'' LPTO – QHD+ – 2 600 nits max (compared to 1 750 on the S23) – Gorilla Glass Armor |
– 6.8'' LPTO – QHD+ – 2 600 nits max (compared to 1  ;750 on the S23) – Gorilla Glass Armor |
| Refresh rate | – 1-120 Hz | – 1-120 Hz | – 1-120 Hz< /td> |
| Puce | – Exynos 2400 | – Exynos 2400 | – Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Options RAM/Storage | – 8/128 GB – 8/256 GB |
– 12/256 GB – 12/512 GB |
– 12/256 GB – 12/512 GB – 12/1000 GB |
| System version | – OneUI based on Android 14 – 7 years of software updates |
– OneUI based on Android 14 – 7 years of software updates |
– OneUI based on Android 14 – 7 years of software updates |
| – Main module: 23 mm (f/1.8) OIS, 50 Mp – Ultra wide-angle: 13 mm (f/2.2), 12 Mp – Telephoto lens: 3x optical 69 mm f/2.4, 10 Mp |
– Main module& ;nbsp;: 23 mm (f/1.8) OIS, 50 Mp – Ultra wide-angle: 13 mm (f/2.2), 12 Mp – Telephoto lens: 3x optical 69 mm f/2.4, 10 Mp |
– Main module : 23 mm (f/1.7) OIS, 200 Mp – Ultra wide-angle: 13 mm (f/2.2), 12 Mp – Telephoto: 115 mm, f/3.4, 50 Mp – Telephoto: 3x optical (69 mm), f/2.4, 10 Mp< /td> | |
| Selfie sensor | – 25 mm f/2.2, 12 Mp | – 25 mm f/2.2, 12 Mp | – 25 mm f/2.2, 12 Mp |
| Biometrics | – Fingerprint sensor under the screen – Unlocking by facial recognition |
– Fingerprint sensor fingerprint under the screen – Unlocking by facial recognition |
– Fingerprint sensor under the screen 'screen – Facial unlock |
| Other sensors | – NFC | – NFC | – NFC |
| Port | – USB Type C | – USB Type C | – USB Type C |
| Battery | – 4000 mAh | – 4900 mAh | – 5000 mAh |
| Recharge | – Fast charge 25W | – Fast charging 45W | – Fast charging 45W |
| Wireless Networks | – | – | – |
| Connectivity | – | – | – |
| Type SIM | – | – | – |
| IP certification | IP 68 | IP 68 | IP 68 |
| Colors | – black, silver, cream and indigo – Green, blue and orange exclusively on the official Samsung website. |
– black, silver, cream and indigo – Green, blue and orange exclusively on the official Samsung website. |
– black, gray, purple and amber – Green, blue and orange exclusively on official Samsung website. |
The big novelty of this smartphone is its set of AI features, which Samsung calls 'Galaxy AI'. These features are largely based on local execution enabled by the latest generations of mobile chips. This is therefore an exclusivity of the S24 Ultra from which the S23 will not benefit… at launch. Because an update should equip these models, as well as the Tab S9, with Galaxy AI. No word on runtime performance between the two generations yet.
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The most impressive thing is undoubtedly the instant translation of your calls and messages. Concretely, you call a person in Taiwan who only speaks Mandarin Chinese – everything is translated live by a synthesized voice, a sort of interpreter boosted with AI. Which works wonderfully according to our tests.
A message assistant allows you to rephrase your SMS, for example to give them a more professional look or to integrate emojis more quickly. Google is also bringing its Bard/Gemini model to the platform, with the “circle to search” function. Simply circle an image, subject, object or the text contained in an image to generate a Google search.
The Web Assistant summarizes any article or web page with the touch of a button. There is also the transcription assistant with the Dictaphone app. This can recognize up to 10 speakers in a meeting, record a memo, convert it for you into text and make a more digestible summary. The functionality can also translate everything, all locally, without fear for data confidentiality.
L’Assistant Notes summarizes, formats and compiles your notes in a more digestible format. Additionally, Gallery suggests local edits to apply to your photos. Generative editing can crop and recreate areas of the image from scratch. A feature again the result of a partnership with Google.
This is undoubtedly the biggest surprise, after the arrival of AI on the model: despite its increased benefits, the launch price of the S24 Ultra is lower than that of the S23 Ultra. In detail, however, everything depends on the memory options. The 256 GB version is the least interesting from this point of view, with a price increase of €50 compared to the same variant on the S23 (€1,469).
The 512 GB and 1 TB (1,000 GB) variants both receive a €10 discount bringing their price to respectively 1 589 € and 1 829 €.
If you have the possibility, we would definitely lean in favor of the #8217;purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra this year, rather than last year's model. Galaxy AI alone is enough to justify the purchase of the latest generation – even though the price of the model is rather down compared to last year.
Of course we assume that if you are attracted to the Ultra model, it is because you are above all keen on all the latest Samsung products as they come out. Obviously if it's rather the budget that decides, we can find S23 Ultra models less expensive than the last generation to date. A situation which should strengthen as various retailers clear stocks. The S23 Ultra, however, will not have a 7-year update warranty.
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