Experts recommend Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra more than Samsung Galaxy S23
As of 5 Nov 2024, experts prefer Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra over Samsung Galaxy S23, but both Smartphones have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra received 7 recommendations: from The Verge (24 Oct 2024), TechRadar (19 Sep 2024) T3 (28 Oct 2024) and 4 others. By contrast, Samsung Galaxy S23 received only 1 recommendation from T3 (28 Oct 2024).
Rank | Change | Price | Smartphone | Laptop Mag | The Verge | TechRadar | T3 | Pocket-lint | Tom's Guide | IGN | Creative Bloq | Digital Trends | ZD Net |
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1 | - | $930 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
- | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
41 | N/A | Check price | Samsung Galaxy S23 The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a compact and lightweight smartphone with impressive camera capabilities, a high-quality display, powerful performance, reliable battery life, and satisfactory audio quality. | - | - | - | 9 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 28 Oct 2024 T3 ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as #2 and Samsung Galaxy S23 as #9
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 10 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The best flagship Android phone right now... ... ... #9 out of 10 Samsung Galaxy S23 The best small-scale Android flagship phone... ... ... Source: www.t3.com - On 24 Oct 2024 The Verge ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as #3
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #3 out of 8 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The best high-end Android phone... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 19 Sep 2024 TechRadar ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as #4
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 9 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The best Android cameras... ... ... Source: www.techradar.com - On 3 Jul 2024 Pocket-lint ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as #2
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 5 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Best premium phone... ... ... Source: www.pocket-lint.com - On 22 Oct 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as #2
Rank Smartphone Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 11 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The best phone from Samsung... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 8 Oct 2024 Creative Bloq ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as #1
Rank Smartphone Comment #1 out of 10 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The new gold standard for Android AI camera phones.... ... ... Source: www.creativebloq.com - On 24 Oct 2024 ZD Net ranked Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra as #1
Rank Smartphone Comment #1 out of 7 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Best phone overall... ... ... Source: www.zdnet.com
After counting and adding up the 91 expert endorsements of the November rankings, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra outranks Samsung Galaxy S23. This is not to say that Samsung Galaxy S23 is a bad option. Like Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, it is recommended by experts, but less.
Rank | Change | Price | Smartphone | Laptop Mag | The Verge | TechRadar | T3 | Pocket-lint | Tom's Guide | IGN | Creative Bloq | Digital Trends | ZD Net |
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1 | - | $930 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | - | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | 1 |
2 | +1 | Check price | iPhone 16 Pro Max | - | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | 2 |
3 | +1 | $999 | Google Pixel 9 Pro | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | - |
4 | +9 | $0 | iPhone 16 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 5 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [9]
- with a score: 8
- without a score: 1
Highest score by Android Police | 90 |
Average score based on 9 reviews | 86 |
Lowest score by TechRadar | 80 |
Score distribution:
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- Compact size with high-end specs and performance.
- Better battery life than its predecessor.
- Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panels on the front and back, and Samsung's Armor Aluminum chassis provide additional protection.
- IP68 rating for water resistance.
- Fantastic connectivity with support for 5G, 4G, and Wi-Fi, including the Wi-Fi 6E standard for better performance.
- Above-average camera with a 50MP main sensor, a 10MP 3x optical telephoto camera, and a 12MP ultra-wide camera.
- Runs on One UI 5.1 skin for Android 13 and comes with an industry-leading update policy, with four operating system upgrades and five years of security updates.
- Lack of UWB support.
- Slower charging compared to the S23+ and S23 Ultra.
- Improved battery life: The Samsung Galaxy S23 offers improved battery life compared to its predecessors.
- Bright screen: The phone features a bright screen that is easy to read in full sunlight.
- Plenty of power: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy provides the phone with plenty of power.
- Compact size: The phone's compact size makes it one of the best small Android phones on the market.
- Shiny chrome finish can be slippery: The phone's shiny chrome finish can make it slippery to hold.
- Floating camera design can be a dust magnet: The floating camera design can attract dust and other particles.
- Camera struggles with night shots and movement: The phone's camera has some issues with shutter lag and struggles with night shots and movement.
Expert reviews [11]
- with a score: 9
- without a score: 2
Highest score by ZD Net | 90 |
Average score based on 11 reviews | 87 |
Lowest score by samsung.com | 80 |
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- Impressive hardware and AI features: The Galaxy S24 Ultra is packed with powerful hardware and advanced AI features.
- Great display for bright light: The display is designed to be easily visible in bright light conditions.
- Top-notch camera system: The camera system, especially the portrait mode, is of high quality.
- Built-in stylus: The built-in stylus is a convenient tool for making lists and taking notes.
- Impressive AI features: Features like live translation for phone calls and voice recording summaries are both impressive and useful.
- Average battery performance: The battery life of the Galaxy S24 Ultra is considered to be average.
- Uncomfortable design: The sharp corners of the flat-screen design can make the phone uncomfortable to hold.
- Increased price: The price of the Galaxy S24 Ultra has increased by $100 compared to the previous model.
- AI features not exclusive: The AI features of the Ultra are not exclusive and will be available on the S23 series in a future software update.
- Unbalanced feature-to-price ratio: The improvements of the Ultra may not justify the higher price compared to the S24 and S24 Plus models.
- Best display available in a smartphone: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers an anti-reflective, anti-scratch screen with increased brightness, providing an enhanced viewing experience.
- Versatile camera system: The upgraded camera system with improved zoom capabilities and better low-light performance is a standout feature.
- Excellent battery life: The 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging ensures long-lasting usage.
- AI features that add value: Features like Circle to Search and Live Translation enhance the user experience.
- Higher cost compared to some premium laptops: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is more expensive than some high-end laptops.
- Absence of Qi2 magnetic charging: The S24 Ultra does not include the convenience of magnetic wireless charging with compatible stands and magnets.
- Missed opportunities in spatial photos and videos: The S24 Ultra lacks the 3D spatial video and photo capture feature found in the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
- Occasional issues with night mode: The night mode on the S24 Ultra may have occasional performance issues.
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