See I genuinely miss my Note 20 Ultra 😢 that SD card slot and the better Samsung pay at least are missed, and I haven’t really felt like I’ve gained much in the upgrade to make up for it real world usage wise!
@@Ldysith84 Underrated comment. I quit using Samsung phones when they quit support magnetic strip transactions in Samsung Pay. It was a legit difference that ensured I could pay everywhere without giving out my card details, even if there didn't officially support tap to pay.
I made the exact same jump. Bought the 24 ultra because it was on sale but I didn't have any huge issues with my 20 ultra. I really could have held on longer, but when I finally completed the switch I was really happy with it. Better battery life for sure. I only charge up over night.
@@JaimeRiveraTech I'll say yes if you are buying a phone from scratch. But if you are a samsung user and opt for a trade in, you'll pay considerable less money for the S24 Ultra.
So glad I picked up the S24 ultra when it came up. It's a beast of a phone, both size wise and useful wise. I'm keeping it! Seems s25 Ultra besides it's change in body design is the only thing noticable. I'm sure the processor is a little more powerful, but will not be noticeable to an everyday user like me.
I still have my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and will be holding on to it until 2028, when the Samsung Galaxy S28 Ultra is released. Even then, I'll never sell, trade, or get rid of this phone. It has been the best smartphone I have ever experienced in my life, and overall one of the best pieces of technology I've ever owned next to my Playstation 5 Slim, Playstation 5 Pro, and 43" Samsung TU7000 Crystal UHD 4K HDR10 60hz TV. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has solidified itself as the greatest smartphone on the market, besides of course the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Im also so in love with this phones beautiful, boxy, squared off, rectangular design with its sharp corners and edges. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra started what I would call the greatest and best smartphone design ever made, and if Samsung decided to keep this design for another 10 years, I wouldn't be mad at all. With that said, im officially team Samsung for the remainder of my time on this earth, and as long as they keep making the Samsung Galaxy S Ultra series, I will keep buying.
Perhaps I am not a diehard tech enthusiast but an everyday user. I traded in my Note20 Ultra for the S24 Ultra because it was ending security support this year, and my battery wasn't lasting as long. I was enticed by the trade-in deal. If the deal wasn't so good, I would have just kept my Note 20 Ultra for another year. Even the upgrade from the Note 20 Ultra wasn't mind-blowing. It's just another accessory my life, like a toaster. Sure, it has longer battery life and runs apps a bit faster, but other than that, I would have been happy to continue using my Note 20 Ultra. Tech isn't wasn't like it was 10 years ago where people felt like they had to upgrade every two years or so. As long as it does the job you want it to or isn't broken, there's no real to upgrade.
I had almost traded in my pixel 7 pro at the time for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. I really wanted one. What stopped me was I really like the pixel and it is way more comfortable to hold. More importantly is the software features on the pixel that S24 ultra doesn’t have (call screening) for example. Since then I have upgraded to the Pixel 9 Pro XL; a device no where near powerful as the S24 Ultra but well sorted out from hardware to software for everyday needs.
I had the Pixel 7 Pro as well and decided to get the One Plus 13 instead of the next S25 Ultra or Pixel phone. I don't need the best possible camera though and I have a high priority in battery life, speed/fluidity of the UI and charging speed. It's crazy to charge a phone in under 40 minutes to me. 9 Pro XL is a good choice though. Just really wished Google would get a better processor and do something about the slow charge speeds really.
@@blessedred the last bit the processor and the charger. They did well with a processor that is slower than the iPhone 12’a and super fast charging speed to a point is overrated since it can degrade your battery faster. The battery life on the Pixel 9 Pro XL is so good that more than 30 watts charging speed is insignificant. I am getting 2 days of use out of it with my use.
@@terrencebenjamin7241 My Pixel 7 Pro wasn't super buttery smooth at all times though, that's mainly why I don't trust the current tensor processors. Like scrolling Twitter is a bit stuttery on it. Or if I put multiple emotes in discord I can see the framerate slow down significantly. Not much of a gamer but just in regular use case scenarios I did see the Pixel skip a beat or hang for a bit. And it did get noticeably warm sometimes doing basic things. And for the super fast charging, it depends on the phone actually. OnePlus specifically make their chargers in a way that puts most of the heat into the actual charger instead of the phone. And because it's heat that really is degrades the battery, OnePlus batteries last longer than others. The 13's battery for example is rated for 1600 cycles before it'll reach 80% capacity. The iPhone 16 (I believe) is rated for half of that (800) to reach 80% capacity. So my phone will charge faster and last longer. And for the battery life in general, I've had my OP13 for a few days now and it's significantly better than my 7 Pro. My first day I got 8 hours of SOT and was still at 20% battery. It only took 28 minutes to charge it back to 100%. Battery anxiety just doesn't exist anymore. Even if I'm in a hurry.
Great content. For me, the ultra versions are a bit of a water down version of the note. But I still love my s24 ultra. And won't trade it in. Remember, the s24 ultra could be the last squared off phone, and I like the note design even with the flat screen. I will say it the flat screen makes it easier to put on the screen protector. Without too much worry about lifting, depending on screen protector and case.
Hey Jaime, my friend! It’s so awesome to see you here! You’re the absolute best, and your jokes in your videos are hilarious. You’re an amazing person and an incredible what you do. I’m a huge fan and a loyal follower. Keep up the good work, you’re a rockstar!
Great content I think as a user of the S24 ULTRA it’s a great phone we know every year thing will change so the Oneplus people found the mix so the 13 came because of the innovation of Samsung the Ultra still a beast because it has everything above the normal mixed in one pot of gumbo to give the average consumer what they need and then some. Glad to see you doing your own thing differently a supporter of the channel.
For me, I think the closest thing to perfection that anyone has ever gotten with a phone is the Note 9, the S24 Ultra is a close second. There are things I want to come into their phones, and hope soon they will.
Hopefully they go super hard on the s26 ultra,cause the 25 seems like it's gonna be good but not that much greater than the s24 ultra. I remember looking at the reviews for the notes the 9 and the 4 were up there
@darrellsimon4462 Naw, it'll be the S27 Ultra. By then they'll use the new carbon battery, their 250mp sensor, 65w fast charging, 1" camera sensor. This is why I bought the S24 Ultra on launch day, 1TB spec. Because I knew Samsung wouldn't make anything worth while again until 2027.
Another great video, Jaime! You spoke nothing but facts. I would say the Note 9 was the last true Samsung masterpiece. Samsung needs to go back to truly being innovative and not scared to take risks. Keep up the good work,brother!
But when u mention innovate what do u really mean to me theres nothing more a phone manufacturer can do now than. Bigger battery More features Ai Ecosystem Camera upgrades And its even worse on iohones its like there still stuck in the past.
I want to move back to Samsung from Apple, however I’m going to wait for the s26U, with the hope they introduce the new battery tech, silicone battery! One plus have hit the mark early in this respect!
Definitely switching to the S25Ultra as im coming from an s22u. I love using the s-pen! I use it several times a week between traversing the OS to signing PDF docs and whatnot
My only complaint with the s24 ultra is that something happened to the screen and it no longer will stay clean, it is so annoying I had to put a screen protector on it.
Samsung has combined the Note and nice camera phone series into the Ultra model, allowing users to enjoy the features of both without needing two separate models.
@@justintardif9527it's not just the corners. But the much smaller bezels, larger screen and much more premium looking camera rings. And to me the square corners on the s24U actually look a lot cheaper.
I've really enjoyed my s24 ultra. It's my first Samsung since the galaxy s8+. My main issue is that oleophobic coatingiys really bad.. Like my screen never stays clean ever
@RyanTheRagster who cares? At least your screen would be in pristine condition... makes no sense other than you trying to prove a point about the coating?
Considering buying the s24 ultra and or changing to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, what is it about the video quality that makes the iPhone stand out? I enjoy your videos and the honest approach you have. I use third party video apps on my s23 ultra currently, do they overcome the differences that iPhones have over the Ultras?
Thanks bud. It’s really the codec. Apple shoves so much data at the file that there’s a lot more legroom for videos to look better. Their HDR is just unreal in low light
I was planning on getting the standard s25 due to price. There will probably be deals on the s24 ultra when the s25 range comes out. Should I get an s24 ultra rather than a standard s25?
seems true, i did not think about this. i do stand behind keeping the same or very similar design. it's almost perfect, we just need some rounded corners.
I'm on a s22 and will upgrade next year on the s26ultra. When they put the new screen tech and and a larger battery I'll be sold. Too many other options surpassed them in a lot of ways so their innovative nature should be revamped next year
It is the phone that finally got me to leave iPhone behind. I had been trying different phones for the past 2-3 years, including the past few Ultra devices. Something about the S24 Ultra, with the much more functional 5x lens, the anti-reflective display, and perhaps most of all the performance with the 8 Gen 3 just clicked with what I was looking for. I'm ready to upgrade to the S25 Ultra because it seems to be an improvement in performance, and the design with the rounded corners is more the style I would want from my daily phone. Still, the S24 Ultra was THE phone of 2024, and the S25 Ultra should improve enough on that to be THE phone of 2025.
Which is better changing drastically year or year with poor software or changing less and increasing software experience? Give mea better software experience or some new designs.
I did daily this phone for 60 days. I had poor battery that was no better than my 13 Pro, really bad cellular issues, and the design is not comfortable for those with small hands. However, I do think it was a very inoffensive good phone. Beyond over priced, but something if you got the 512GB model it could last you a solid five years. Camera I thought was fine, but I am under the understanding that maybe I got a somewhat defective unit cause I got mine at launch.
Thing about Samsung Ultra's is how well rounded/ balanced they are compared to other (android) phones... not particularly that it's the best in doing this or that from how I perceive it.
I love my s24 Ultra...except the horrible coating that is supposed to prevent fingerprints. It lasted about 6 months, and now it is so bad. Sometimes, I can't even remove fingerprints without a liquid.
I have the S24 Ultra and will get the S25 Ultra (if there is a good early bird offer). I do have to say though, that I am still not entirely happy with the Camera. After owning Nexus and Pixel phones, the detail captured in photos just always feels slightly lacking. Photos look good at first, but as soon as you zoom in there is always that slighr "softness" which is better than Samsung's earlier over sharpening, but just not as impressive as the fine detail captured with the Pixel Phones. I hope Samsung will keep improving the Hardware and refining the Processing, but it feels like their focus is more on selling lots of cheap A Series phones than on getting the most out of the S Series...🤷♂️
I'll agree the Ultra isn't quite "Ultra" or innovative as the Note line was, but still very good. Love my S24U, just hope dropping Bluetooth support for the S Pen is just a rumor or I'm keeping my S24U past the 7 yrs of updates. Only regret will be not dishing out the extra cash for the 512gb or 1 Tb model over the base 256gb S24U. Side note: do you recommend glass lens protectors for the rear cameras? Been debating whether to add one for extra protection and to avoid scratches to the lenses..
I still don't know if I should trade in my S23 Ultra for an S25 Ultra. It's a great phone, and I really like having optical 10x zoom, The only issue I currently have is the battery is really not lasting much anymore. I need to charge it multiple times a day. I sometimes need to be careful taking too many pictures when I'm out because I might run out of battery.
The S23-ULTRA is still ultra enough for me, probably get the S25-Ultra just after the launch of the S26-Ultra. It doesn't make much sense anymore to get the latest and greatest for double the price when between generations there only is an incremental improvement.
Samsung can ditch the 200mp main sensor and put 200mp on telephoto like what vivo x200 pro did. What's the point of of having 200mp main sensor when you won't be zoming in with it after 3x and everything after 5x (upto 100x) is the telephoto
I used to have the Samsung Note 10+ and switched to the Foldables. Honestly, I wasn't super happy with them after a while they were all the same more or less after FOLD 4 and started to feel like a gimmick from Samsung. So, I switched to the S24 Ultra, and I'm really glad I did! I love the cameras and the screen on this phone. The battery life is awesome too. I think I'll stick with the S series for a bit because I feel like Samsung might be pushing the Foldables a little too hard these days."
I will admit, going from the S23 ultra and S24 Ultra I felt a Lil disappointed. I still love this phone, but it didn't really feel like an upgrade to me. Maybe that's just my ignorance? Whatever the case, as the days go on im becoming less and less willing to go to the S25 ultra unless the Unpacked event ends up winning me over
Never upgrade to the next generation. Always wait at least two...I always keep my phone for three years so your next phone could actually feel like an upgrade
As a slightly above average user. I will say this. I stayed with my note 10 plus for 4 years. I felt nothing was changing. Until s24 ultra now they taking things away. I'm staying with this phone until serous upgrades are made
Yes it's an Ultra it has the Overall full Package, not just a good camera or the biggest battery or the brightest display, Overall Package is better than any other phone let's not forget the SPen.
my oleophobic coating is completly gone. i drives me crazy. i never had this issue on a Phone before. the only reason i am still using this Phone is the anti reflective coating. also i am bored from these samsung devices, no fast charging, always the same battery, the s25 doesnt come with the newest Display.. thats just not ok for what they asking. if i spend that amount i want to have nop notch specs
I'm in love with my s24u got it in march and coming from a supposedly high end Xiaomi 12 its like day and night yeah it might not be as groundbreaking compared to the chinese ones but it's balanced. However, im really tempted to swap it and get a Z fold 6 instead of staying with it or getting an S25U
Myself isn't no gamer, no film lover as to not being glued to the phone, And why people who suffer with fatigue, wanting to update to a new phone every year is beyond belief, Will keep the S24 ULTRA for as long as it holds as to it having the Bluetooth s-pen , And still what is the beast is the Note20 ULTRA because got the s-pen Bluetooth, as to the SD card slot still, not like todays so-called money making scam to sigh up to cloud, Won't even consider buying the S25 ULTRA while still getting bugs on update from Samsung, Staying well clear of the Folding and Flip kind as they are completely crap.
I upgraded to the S24 Ultra last year from the S22 Ultra and I've never been more disappointed. There was literally no difference between the 2 except the 24 looks more blocky and a bit worse to be honest. The performance and camera boosts were negligible at best and the AI push from Samsung to distinguish the 24 from the rest fell flat. I think I'm just getting over the dopamine of having the latest Samsung flagship every year.
Im so upset cus i love the boxy look of the s24U. They should've made them less sharp while keeping the NOTE LOOK. Im keeping my s22U it has a new battery, plus Samsung has gotten the heating under control with optimization. I am disappointed 😞 with Samsung. i wanted to upgrade, but I'll wait it out another year. Battery size & tech are midrange specs, along with displays, charging & cameras 😢
@JaimeRiveraTech thanks for your response buddy man, I've been a lifelong OnePlus fan (3T, 6, 7T, 9, 10 Pro) and used the note 3 and s22u nowz the S Pen is a good feature for my work, however that 6000 mAh is also very good, let's see tomorrow the final specs
Bought the s24 ultra on launch. Lasted 4 weeks with it before i sold it. Decent screen but that was about it. Too big, corners were way too sharp and the battery was nothing special. Went back to an iPhone
@RagingBad one Ui, miles ahead of any android skin with that good lock addition. Funtouch is close to stock android but icons looks bad from 2020 there are AI features, decent friendly features but its just vanilla
Cameras were pretty much broken for the first months, everything you photographed had a ghoulish green tinge and RAW has been broken for some time. Chinese brands like Vivo still understand that photography is king of the features on a phone.
@JaimeRiveraTech I live in Finland and we had glorious white winter and I had to scratch my head in bewilderment why after S23 ultra we had a step back on the camera. Things did improve with time but Samsung needs to look somewhere else than Apple to compete in the future. Maybe they are already cooking something great for S26 series or whatever the 2026 models will be called, S25 seems to be only riding on the coat tails of the improved photo processing of the Snapdragon 8 elite. Otherwise I like Samsung user experience, pen is a godsent for lightroom. But cameras these days lack character.
Considering that they're not using silicon carbon for the s25 ultra this lineup is destined to fall from grace. The gap with the competition this year will be too big.
If there is some good deals I will get s24 or oneplus instead. If Samsung increase price there is no reason for upgrade. I like heavy and expensive feeling phone.
Then why do most reviewers add rated the number one phone of 2024😂 I think what you're saying is a personal opinion rather than actually testing against other phones 😮
When it comes to camera, I think less is more. Why can't Samsung work with Sony to make a new camera sensor instead of picking a off-the-shelf camera sensor. Also Samsung have Zeiss or Canon or Nikon's make the lens, and Samsung focus on the software part.
I think it needs satcom capabilities, Samsung is falling behind Google and Apple. I think satcom will be the next big thing for phones. Whoever makes a fully satcom dependent (with cellular as backup) will create the next race for innovation.
Do you even know how satcom works? 😂 it would take years of sattalite launches and would cost billions.. unless goverments force companies to use satcom as standard, it wont happen
@ lol I’m a satcom engineer you idiot and that’s not how that works, you can piggy back off of other commercial satellites in orbit much like Apple and Google are doing now, companies don’t have to launch their own satellites 😂😂😂 this is why you don’t speak on things you don’t know. You’re telling me Garmin has launched satellites? Look up the answer and get back to me. I’m guessing Android fanboy?
@@BruceLeeRoy26they dont have to capacity to make it a global standard.. are you slow or just ignorant😂 comparing garmin to all smartphones traffic is laughable. You said "fully dependent" thats a bit different to what Apple and Google do right now. Mr satcom engineer
Wow first video I disagree with this gentleman. Not ultra screen? Which phone has a better screen? The anti glare is unique. Camera not ultra. Battery not ultra level. But display is definitely ultra level.
One plus 13 and all the other China technology. Have you not been paying attention to everything? Those displays do for the eyes. The touch while wet & using gloves, so many things they have ultra. Displays, not Samsung, not anymore.
5000 mah battery is considered midrange. The cameras are horrible on Samsung. Come on, man, get real if you Samsung to do better next time. Look at the battery. Tech, same generic stuff.
i'm still using note20ultra in 2025. Wud u believe me if i tell u that its in Jan 2025, that the original battery is conking off...bought the phone via Pre-Order.
I totally agree that Samsung isn't 'ultra' anymore. It's failed to innovate for several generations now, so I'll be upgrading elsewhere this time. Considering the OnePlus 13 or even the OnePlus Open 2 when it comes out. So sad, becuase I enjoyed the Samsung experience but they've just not kept up over the years.
Excellent way of putting things Jaime the note is the note and now we have these so I have the s24 ultra and I love it I also have the 23 which I'm trading in for the new Galaxy s25 ultra but there's no other phone that I like I'm a Google fan but I don't like their phones I'll stick with Samsung great video by the way take care😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
![Noob To Max With DRAGON REWORK In Blox Fruits [FULL MOVIE]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LnBMOinoOvA/mqdefault.jpg)
![BLACK BAG - Official Trailer [HD] - Only in Theaters March 14](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/Du0Xp8WX_7I/mqdefault.jpg)
I upgraded from the 20 ultra to the 24 ultra upon release. It's a powerhouse on every level. I rarely ever use the stylus but when I do, it's legit.
See I genuinely miss my Note 20 Ultra 😢 that SD card slot and the better Samsung pay at least are missed, and I haven’t really felt like I’ve gained much in the upgrade to make up for it real world usage wise!
I forget about the stylus for Months at a time...but occasionally it does come in handy.
@@Ldysith84 Underrated comment. I quit using Samsung phones when they quit support magnetic strip transactions in Samsung Pay. It was a legit difference that ensured I could pay everywhere without giving out my card details, even if there didn't officially support tap to pay.
I made the exact same jump. Bought the 24 ultra because it was on sale but I didn't have any huge issues with my 20 ultra. I really could have held on longer, but when I finally completed the switch I was really happy with it. Better battery life for sure. I only charge up over night.
Exactly. I probably use the S pen 20 times a year. But when I need it, it comes in handy.
After the buzz was one of my all time favorite series ever so glad it’s back
Glad you're here!
Even S23 Ultra is still enough this side of 2025. Samsung’s OS updates has gotten so good in the last few years, especially for the flagships variant.
Best phone out right now.. and it was released a whole year ago.
Don't necessarily agree it is. I think OnePlus is doing a far better job, and especially for the money.
@@JaimeRiveraTech I'll say yes if you are buying a phone from scratch. But if you are a samsung user and opt for a trade in, you'll pay considerable less money for the S24 Ultra.
@@JoseCalderon04you still get much better value if you trade in your Samsung for a OnePlus phone with their trade in program.
Still loving mine ❤ 🎉
S24U still a beast. 🔥 #S25U
So glad I picked up the S24 ultra when it came up. It's a beast of a phone, both size wise and useful wise. I'm keeping it! Seems s25 Ultra besides it's change in body design is the only thing noticable. I'm sure the processor is a little more powerful, but will not be noticeable to an everyday user like me.
I still have my Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and will be holding on to it until 2028, when the Samsung Galaxy S28 Ultra is released. Even then, I'll never sell, trade, or get rid of this phone. It has been the best smartphone I have ever experienced in my life, and overall one of the best pieces of technology I've ever owned next to my Playstation 5 Slim, Playstation 5 Pro, and 43" Samsung TU7000 Crystal UHD 4K HDR10 60hz TV. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has solidified itself as the greatest smartphone on the market, besides of course the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Im also so in love with this phones beautiful, boxy, squared off, rectangular design with its sharp corners and edges. The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra started what I would call the greatest and best smartphone design ever made, and if Samsung decided to keep this design for another 10 years, I wouldn't be mad at all. With that said, im officially team Samsung for the remainder of my time on this earth, and as long as they keep making the Samsung Galaxy S Ultra series, I will keep buying.
I think that was peak Ultra, but I do feel the S24 Ultra and even the S22 Ultra did better in low light
I still have the s22 ultra.. I don't see a need to upgrade because I don't see massive innovations
Same here
S22 ultra only problem is battery 😢
S22 ultra has shit power efficiency and battery life. The micro lags that occur while traversing the OS is what's causing me to switch to the S25Ultra
Perhaps I am not a diehard tech enthusiast but an everyday user. I traded in my Note20 Ultra for the S24 Ultra because it was ending security support this year, and my battery wasn't lasting as long. I was enticed by the trade-in deal. If the deal wasn't so good, I would have just kept my Note 20 Ultra for another year. Even the upgrade from the Note 20 Ultra wasn't mind-blowing. It's just another accessory my life, like a toaster. Sure, it has longer battery life and runs apps a bit faster, but other than that, I would have been happy to continue using my Note 20 Ultra. Tech isn't wasn't like it was 10 years ago where people felt like they had to upgrade every two years or so. As long as it does the job you want it to or isn't broken, there's no real to upgrade.
Oh there are big innovations. The S22 Ultra is just so good it still holds up.
Really enjoy using s23ultra, now using s24 & flip 6. Love it.
too much a person needs
I had almost traded in my pixel 7 pro at the time for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. I really wanted one. What stopped me was I really like the pixel and it is way more comfortable to hold. More importantly is the software features on the pixel that S24 ultra doesn’t have (call screening) for example. Since then I have upgraded to the Pixel 9 Pro XL; a device no where near powerful as the S24 Ultra but well sorted out from hardware to software for everyday needs.
Glad to know I’m not the only one
I had the Pixel 7 Pro as well and decided to get the One Plus 13 instead of the next S25 Ultra or Pixel phone. I don't need the best possible camera though and I have a high priority in battery life, speed/fluidity of the UI and charging speed. It's crazy to charge a phone in under 40 minutes to me. 9 Pro XL is a good choice though. Just really wished Google would get a better processor and do something about the slow charge speeds really.
@@blessedred the last bit the processor and the charger. They did well with a processor that is slower than the iPhone 12’a and super fast charging speed to a point is overrated since it can degrade your battery faster. The battery life on the Pixel 9 Pro XL is so good that more than 30 watts charging speed is insignificant. I am getting 2 days of use out of it with my use.
@@terrencebenjamin7241 My Pixel 7 Pro wasn't super buttery smooth at all times though, that's mainly why I don't trust the current tensor processors. Like scrolling Twitter is a bit stuttery on it. Or if I put multiple emotes in discord I can see the framerate slow down significantly. Not much of a gamer but just in regular use case scenarios I did see the Pixel skip a beat or hang for a bit. And it did get noticeably warm sometimes doing basic things.
And for the super fast charging, it depends on the phone actually. OnePlus specifically make their chargers in a way that puts most of the heat into the actual charger instead of the phone. And because it's heat that really is degrades the battery, OnePlus batteries last longer than others. The 13's battery for example is rated for 1600 cycles before it'll reach 80% capacity. The iPhone 16 (I believe) is rated for half of that (800) to reach 80% capacity. So my phone will charge faster and last longer. And for the battery life in general, I've had my OP13 for a few days now and it's significantly better than my 7 Pro. My first day I got 8 hours of SOT and was still at 20% battery. It only took 28 minutes to charge it back to 100%. Battery anxiety just doesn't exist anymore. Even if I'm in a hurry.
Samsung's Ultra series is the closes to the perfection, iphones could not be more far from it.
iPhones can take a moving photo 😊
@@30mattdavies Oh wow, like Android phones can't do that for years, as everything else before apple did it.
'it doesn't live up to the ultra name' is exactly the reason I still call it the Note 24 instead.
I will not be upgrading from my S24U to the S25U this year. Just not enough improvements to warrent it.
And you shouldn't, it's foolish to buy a new phone every year, you can easily keep it for 7 years by only changing your battery.
5iq if you upgrade every year lmao
Great content. For me, the ultra versions are a bit of a water down version of the note. But I still love my s24 ultra. And won't trade it in. Remember, the s24 ultra could be the last squared off phone, and I like the note design even with the flat screen. I will say it the flat screen makes it easier to put on the screen protector. Without too much worry about lifting, depending on screen protector and case.
Love my S24 Ultra 💪🏽
Most of the people that complain about it looking the same are iPhone sheep while their phone look the same for 3 years longer😂
Love this video series! Keep it up! 😘
😍
And I'm currently watching this video on my Samsung Galaxy Note 10+
Hey Jaime, my friend! It’s so awesome to see you here! You’re the absolute best, and your jokes in your videos are hilarious. You’re an amazing person and an incredible what you do. I’m a huge fan and a loyal follower. Keep up the good work, you’re a rockstar!
"That legacy left with the galaxy note" best summary of Samsung innovation
Miss those days.
Great content I think as a user of the S24 ULTRA it’s a great phone we know every year thing will change so the Oneplus people found the mix so the 13 came because of the innovation of Samsung the Ultra still a beast because it has everything above the normal mixed in one pot of gumbo to give the average consumer what they need and then some. Glad to see you doing your own thing differently a supporter of the channel.
For me, I think the closest thing to perfection that anyone has ever gotten with a phone is the Note 9, the S24 Ultra is a close second. There are things I want to come into their phones, and hope soon they will.
Hopefully they go super hard on the s26 ultra,cause the 25 seems like it's gonna be good but not that much greater than the s24 ultra.
I remember looking at the reviews for the notes the 9 and the 4 were up there
@darrellsimon4462 Naw, it'll be the S27 Ultra.
By then they'll use the new carbon battery, their 250mp sensor, 65w fast charging, 1" camera sensor.
This is why I bought the S24 Ultra on launch day, 1TB spec. Because I knew Samsung wouldn't make anything worth while again until 2027.
@awkc63 well definitely sounds like something to wait on
Another great video, Jaime! You spoke nothing but facts. I would say the Note 9 was the last true Samsung masterpiece. Samsung needs to go back to truly being innovative and not scared to take risks. Keep up the good work,brother!
Thanks so much bud! Yeah I think the Note 10 was their magnum opus. Pick a size, enjoy the experience
But when u mention innovate what do u really mean to me theres nothing more a phone manufacturer can do now than.
Bigger battery
More features
Ai
Ecosystem
Camera upgrades
And its even worse on iohones its like there still stuck in the past.
I want to move back to Samsung from Apple, however I’m going to wait for the s26U, with the hope they introduce the new battery tech, silicone battery! One plus have hit the mark early in this respect!
Yeah there are leaks of the s26 ultra looking like a beast and s bug hardware upgrade and software refinements.
2:00 the meme on the pocketnow WhatsApp 🤣
Still using my S22U with still no idea on why should I upgrade
Same. I just changed the battery & I'm getting 6-8 SOT, not the best, but better than ever.
Good decision..wait for s26 series 😊
Longer support, the s22 ultra only has 3 years left. The s24 gets 6 more years of support
I think you're fine for a good bit
S22U is awful these days. I'd upgrade
Definitely switching to the S25Ultra as im coming from an s22u. I love using the s-pen! I use it several times a week between traversing the OS to signing PDF docs and whatnot
My only complaint with the s24 ultra is that something happened to the screen and it no longer will stay clean, it is so annoying I had to put a screen protector on it.
I love the boxy corners. It reminds me of the LG Optimus G.
Samsung has combined the Note and nice camera phone series into the Ultra model, allowing users to enjoy the features of both without needing two separate models.
I just bought one new this weekend for 409 euro. The S25 ultra looks like a downgrade if the rumors are true with the S pen and design.
That's some great price...where did you buy it ? In the UK it's still expensive.
The design is definitely an upgrade. Rounded corners will be great for handling and ergonomics.
Where did you buy it from?
@kindofanmol to each their own, but to me, the squared off look is better
@@justintardif9527it's not just the corners. But the much smaller bezels, larger screen and much more premium looking camera rings. And to me the square corners on the s24U actually look a lot cheaper.
episode 2 LET"S GO!!!🙌🙌🙌👏👏👏 The camera is improving. but still not quite there.
I wish I could get the current S24U design with 8 elite, the upgraded UW 50mp, 24 GB RAM, 2 TB storage and I’d be set for 2 years 😂
I've really enjoyed my s24 ultra. It's my first Samsung since the galaxy s8+. My main issue is that oleophobic coatingiys really bad.. Like my screen never stays clean ever
It's called a microfiber cloth
@RagingBad these fools don't protect their phone with screen protector?
@@Georgia_706 then you'd lose the anti glare effect
@@RagingBad I've cleaned it with that before.. It just gets dirtier than any other phone I've owned almost like it attracts it more
@RyanTheRagster who cares? At least your screen would be in pristine condition... makes no sense other than you trying to prove a point about the coating?
Considering buying the s24 ultra and or changing to the iPhone 16 Pro Max, what is it about the video quality that makes the iPhone stand out? I enjoy your videos and the honest approach you have. I use third party video apps on my s23 ultra currently, do they overcome the differences that iPhones have over the Ultras?
Thanks bud. It’s really the codec. Apple shoves so much data at the file that there’s a lot more legroom for videos to look better. Their HDR is just unreal in low light
@@JaimeRiveraTech Thanks for the reply.
I was planning on getting the standard s25 due to price. There will probably be deals on the s24 ultra when the s25 range comes out. Should I get an s24 ultra rather than a standard s25?
seems true, i did not think about this. i do stand behind keeping the same or very similar design. it's almost perfect, we just need some rounded corners.
Love this series!
Love that you love it! Appreciate you
I'm on a s22 and will upgrade next year on the s26ultra. When they put the new screen tech and and a larger battery I'll be sold. Too many other options surpassed them in a lot of ways so their innovative nature should be revamped next year
Great video!!
It is the phone that finally got me to leave iPhone behind. I had been trying different phones for the past 2-3 years, including the past few Ultra devices. Something about the S24 Ultra, with the much more functional 5x lens, the anti-reflective display, and perhaps most of all the performance with the 8 Gen 3 just clicked with what I was looking for.
I'm ready to upgrade to the S25 Ultra because it seems to be an improvement in performance, and the design with the rounded corners is more the style I would want from my daily phone. Still, the S24 Ultra was THE phone of 2024, and the S25 Ultra should improve enough on that to be THE phone of 2025.
Which is better changing drastically year or year with poor software or changing less and increasing software experience? Give mea better software experience or some new designs.
Well.. would you say the software experience has improved?
Why does the intro sound so familiar???
S24 PRO is EXACTLY, the naming I was thinking. Ultra doesnt feel like it matches other ultra phones (especially in cameras)
I did daily this phone for 60 days. I had poor battery that was no better than my 13 Pro, really bad cellular issues, and the design is not comfortable for those with small hands. However, I do think it was a very inoffensive good phone. Beyond over priced, but something if you got the 512GB model it could last you a solid five years. Camera I thought was fine, but I am under the understanding that maybe I got a somewhat defective unit cause I got mine at launch.
Thing about Samsung Ultra's is how well rounded/ balanced they are compared to other (android) phones... not particularly that it's the best in doing this or that from how I perceive it.
Is it worth upgrading to the S25 U from the S24U?
Only if the s25u has 16gb ram in your region.
Hopefully the S25 offers a device that's truly "Ultra"
Rumors don't agree with you.
@JaimeRiveraTech sad face with a tear
I love my s24 Ultra...except the horrible coating that is supposed to prevent fingerprints. It lasted about 6 months, and now it is so bad. Sometimes, I can't even remove fingerprints without a liquid.
U lost ur coating
Yeah, I've seen many comments & and posts about it.
Why no screen protector?
@@Georgia_706 because it shouldn't need one. My s21 Ultra went years with no issues.
@Swellstew protect your device. i mean, it's too expensive not to.. I think yall are trying to have something to cry about because it makes no sense!!
I have the S24 Ultra and will get the S25 Ultra (if there is a good early bird offer). I do have to say though, that I am still not entirely happy with the Camera. After owning Nexus and Pixel phones, the detail captured in photos just always feels slightly lacking. Photos look good at first, but as soon as you zoom in there is always that slighr "softness" which is better than Samsung's earlier over sharpening, but just not as impressive as the fine detail captured with the Pixel Phones.
I hope Samsung will keep improving the Hardware and refining the Processing, but it feels like their focus is more on selling lots of cheap A Series phones than on getting the most out of the S Series...🤷♂️
Just picked it up for $300 after trading in my S23 ULTRA. Missing some features, yet I made the right decision!
I'll agree the Ultra isn't quite "Ultra" or innovative as the Note line was, but still very good. Love my S24U, just hope dropping Bluetooth support for the S Pen is just a rumor or I'm keeping my S24U past the 7 yrs of updates. Only regret will be not dishing out the extra cash for the 512gb or 1 Tb model over the base 256gb S24U. Side note: do you recommend glass lens protectors for the rear cameras? Been debating whether to add one for extra protection and to avoid scratches to the lenses..
11:03 ...Noted!
Pun intended 🤣
😢😢😢 I miss mine, I regret the fold 6
Oh no! I've got my heart set on a new Samsung Fold.
I still don't know if I should trade in my S23 Ultra for an S25 Ultra. It's a great phone, and I really like having optical 10x zoom, The only issue I currently have is the battery is really not lasting much anymore. I need to charge it multiple times a day. I sometimes need to be careful taking too many pictures when I'm out because I might run out of battery.
The S23-ULTRA is still ultra enough for me, probably get the S25-Ultra just after the launch of the S26-Ultra. It doesn't make much sense anymore to get the latest and greatest for double the price when between generations there only is an incremental improvement.
1) I love this h/H series. 2) you're doing a good job of making me want a year old phone 😅
MIght end up being a better choice. We'll know in two days
Samsung can ditch the 200mp main sensor and put 200mp on telephoto like what vivo x200 pro did.
What's the point of of having 200mp main sensor when you won't be zoming in with it after 3x and everything after 5x (upto 100x) is the telephoto
Absolutely agree.
Glad you do
When i tell you I can't live w/o the S pen thats exactly what I mean. It does sooo much sooo well
Agreed
I used to have the Samsung Note 10+ and switched to the Foldables. Honestly, I wasn't super happy with them after a while they were all the same more or less after FOLD 4 and started to feel like a gimmick from Samsung. So, I switched to the S24 Ultra, and I'm really glad I did!
I love the cameras and the screen on this phone. The battery life is awesome too. I think I'll stick with the S series for a bit because I feel like Samsung might be pushing the Foldables a little too hard these days."
I didn't mock the original note. I got my hands on it asap!
Haha, it's the only Note I didn't own.
I will admit, going from the S23 ultra and S24 Ultra I felt a Lil disappointed. I still love this phone, but it didn't really feel like an upgrade to me. Maybe that's just my ignorance?
Whatever the case, as the days go on im becoming less and less willing to go to the S25 ultra unless the Unpacked event ends up winning me over
Never upgrade to the next generation. Always wait at least two...I always keep my phone for three years so your next phone could actually feel like an upgrade
As a slightly above average user. I will say this. I stayed with my note 10 plus for 4 years. I felt nothing was changing. Until s24 ultra now they taking things away. I'm staying with this phone until serous upgrades are made
Taking thins away.. Ha, totally forgot how many features got lost. Thanks for pointing it out.
Yes it's an Ultra it has the Overall full Package, not just a good camera or the biggest battery or the brightest display, Overall Package is better than any other phone let's not forget the SPen.
I just want the s25+ with the ultra screen and a faster accurate camera.
my oleophobic coating is completly gone. i drives me crazy. i never had this issue on a Phone before. the only reason i am still using this Phone is the anti reflective coating.
also i am bored from these samsung devices, no fast charging, always the same battery, the s25 doesnt come with the newest Display.. thats just not ok for what they asking. if i spend that amount i want to have nop notch specs
Yeah I've heard some horror stories. Could even be that because of the anti-reflective coating, it's just more noticeable.
It is ultra priced!
I'm in love with my s24u got it in march and coming from a supposedly high end Xiaomi 12 its like day and night yeah it might not be as groundbreaking compared to the chinese ones but it's balanced. However, im really tempted to swap it and get a Z fold 6 instead of staying with it or getting an S25U
Myself isn't no gamer, no film lover as to not being glued to the phone,
And why people who suffer with fatigue, wanting to update to a new phone every year is beyond belief,
Will keep the S24 ULTRA for as long as it holds as to it having the Bluetooth s-pen ,
And still what is the beast is the Note20 ULTRA because got the s-pen Bluetooth, as to the SD card slot still,
not like todays so-called money making scam to sigh up to cloud,
Won't even consider buying the S25 ULTRA while still getting bugs on update from Samsung,
Staying well clear of the Folding and Flip kind as they are completely crap.
Who pays full price?
Exactly
80% of the ppl buying the phone.
@katinasoutherland7693 then they are doing it wrong
I'm on the S23 Ultra and I'll probably wait to upgrade to the S26 Ultra.
I upgraded to the S24 Ultra last year from the S22 Ultra and I've never been more disappointed. There was literally no difference between the 2 except the 24 looks more blocky and a bit worse to be honest. The performance and camera boosts were negligible at best and the AI push from Samsung to distinguish the 24 from the rest fell flat. I think I'm just getting over the dopamine of having the latest Samsung flagship every year.
I have the base S24 and don't care for the square edges. But the rest of the phine is great.
Im so upset cus i love the boxy look of the s24U. They should've made them less sharp while keeping the NOTE LOOK. Im keeping my s22U it has a new battery, plus Samsung has gotten the heating under control with optimization. I am disappointed 😞 with Samsung. i wanted to upgrade, but I'll wait it out another year. Battery size & tech are midrange specs, along with displays, charging & cameras 😢
See the s pen thing it's entirely subjective i had one and never ever used it maybe once in a while for the shutter button.
Its so difficult to decide between s25u and OnePlus 13
Haha, yeah that OnePlus 13 is making everything really hard
@JaimeRiveraTech thanks for your response buddy man, I've been a lifelong OnePlus fan (3T, 6, 7T, 9, 10 Pro) and used the note 3 and s22u nowz the S Pen is a good feature for my work, however that 6000 mAh is also very good, let's see tomorrow the final specs
Bought the s24 ultra on launch. Lasted 4 weeks with it before i sold it. Decent screen but that was about it. Too big, corners were way too sharp and the battery was nothing special. Went back to an iPhone
After using for 11 months i sold and bought x200pro, s24U best phone ever made loved it but moved on.
Which skin do you prefer?
@RagingBad one Ui, miles ahead of any android skin with that good lock addition. Funtouch is close to stock android but icons looks bad from 2020 there are AI features, decent friendly features but its just vanilla
I remember this guy, he used to be on pocket now and was definitely a iphone shill. Very biased.
And he hasn't changed 😄
Cameras were pretty much broken for the first months, everything you photographed had a ghoulish green tinge and RAW has been broken for some time. Chinese brands like Vivo still understand that photography is king of the features on a phone.
Really? didn't have that issue on my end.
@JaimeRiveraTech I live in Finland and we had glorious white winter and I had to scratch my head in bewilderment why after S23 ultra we had a step back on the camera. Things did improve with time but Samsung needs to look somewhere else than Apple to compete in the future. Maybe they are already cooking something great for S26 series or whatever the 2026 models will be called, S25 seems to be only riding on the coat tails of the improved photo processing of the Snapdragon 8 elite. Otherwise I like Samsung user experience, pen is a godsent for lightroom. But cameras these days lack character.
You have grey hair now, always watched you since PocketNow! The captain has become far more popular though...
Considering that they're not using silicon carbon for the s25 ultra this lineup is destined to fall from grace. The gap with the competition this year will be too big.
Upgraded from Pixel 6 pro to Pixel 9 pro xl. Love it & will probably wait until Pixel 9 pro 12. See what I'm doing?🥰
Yeah your upgrade is a great one.
I never realized how many ads youtube has until today
Yeah I wish I could control that. I can only define the placement, which doesn't mean much if you're still getting the same amount.
If there is some good deals I will get s24 or oneplus instead. If Samsung increase price there is no reason for upgrade. I like heavy and expensive feeling phone.
Then why do most reviewers add rated the number one phone of 2024😂 I think what you're saying is a personal opinion rather than actually testing against other phones 😮
Another amazing video. I will always be here to support you my brother.❤
Appreciate you being here my brother! Glad you liked it.
When it comes to camera, I think less is more. Why can't Samsung work with Sony to make a new camera sensor instead of picking a off-the-shelf camera sensor. Also Samsung have Zeiss or Canon or Nikon's make the lens, and Samsung focus on the software part.
I really hope Samsung doesn’t ditch S pen for S series. I get why for z fold…..
I think it needs satcom capabilities, Samsung is falling behind Google and Apple. I think satcom will be the next big thing for phones. Whoever makes a fully satcom dependent (with cellular as backup) will create the next race for innovation.
Do you even know how satcom works? 😂 it would take years of sattalite launches and would cost billions.. unless goverments force companies to use satcom as standard, it wont happen
@ lol I’m a satcom engineer you idiot and that’s not how that works, you can piggy back off of other commercial satellites in orbit much like Apple and Google are doing now, companies don’t have to launch their own satellites 😂😂😂 this is why you don’t speak on things you don’t know.
You’re telling me Garmin has launched satellites? Look up the answer and get back to me. I’m guessing Android fanboy?
If in the middle of your ignorance you mean to say sending and receiving messages using satellite, then the S25U will have that feature
@@RagingBad how is that ignorance if the idiot in the first comment doesn’t even know how satcom works? Do you even know what satcom is?
@@BruceLeeRoy26they dont have to capacity to make it a global standard.. are you slow or just ignorant😂 comparing garmin to all smartphones traffic is laughable. You said "fully dependent" thats a bit different to what Apple and Google do right now. Mr satcom engineer
Wow first video I disagree with this gentleman. Not ultra screen? Which phone has a better screen? The anti glare is unique. Camera not ultra. Battery not ultra level. But display is definitely ultra level.
He's mostly an Apple 🐑 these days
One plus 13 and all the other China technology. Have you not been paying attention to everything? Those displays do for the eyes. The touch while wet & using gloves, so many things they have ultra. Displays, not Samsung, not anymore.
5000 mah battery is considered midrange. The cameras are horrible on Samsung. Come on, man, get real if you Samsung to do better next time. Look at the battery. Tech, same generic stuff.
At least it's not 8 gigs of RAM anymore
Yeah totally. That would be ridiculous.
I just paid $679 for the S24 ultra
i'm still using note20ultra in 2025. Wud u believe me if i tell u that its in Jan 2025, that the original battery is conking off...bought the phone via Pre-Order.
I totally agree that Samsung isn't 'ultra' anymore. It's failed to innovate for several generations now, so I'll be upgrading elsewhere this time. Considering the OnePlus 13 or even the OnePlus Open 2 when it comes out. So sad, becuase I enjoyed the Samsung experience but they've just not kept up over the years.
Excellent way of putting things Jaime the note is the note and now we have these so I have the s24 ultra and I love it I also have the 23 which I'm trading in for the new Galaxy s25 ultra but there's no other phone that I like I'm a Google fan but I don't like their phones I'll stick with Samsung great video by the way take care😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅😅
Thanks so much for watching!
@JaimeRiveraTech anytime anytime 😎👍
Watching from the S24 Ultra
Haha, how's that oleophobic coating treating you?
@@JaimeRiveraTech *watching from a secondary S24 Ultra
Since samsung going remove S-Pen function im not upgrading unless to s24 ultra
Yeah might be the better option