Samsung Galaxy S24 vs S24+ vs S24 Ultra (Don't Waste $500)

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @MikeOBrienMedia
    @MikeOBrienMedia  11 месяцев назад +121

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    • @TetrisPimp
      @TetrisPimp 11 месяцев назад +1

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    • @AnthonyR9
      @AnthonyR9 11 месяцев назад +8

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    • @kreigerbailey3550
      @kreigerbailey3550 11 месяцев назад +1

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    • @jerrys6225
      @jerrys6225 10 месяцев назад

      How much can you afford? Ultra.

    • @jblogic4u
      @jblogic4u 10 месяцев назад

      😊😊

  • @jdneilso
    @jdneilso 11 месяцев назад +1529

    I always go with the smallest one. It's not about price. I don't ever use a stylus and I like a smaller phone.

    • @Firansah_11
      @Firansah_11 10 месяцев назад +28

      You were me before my friend asked to play Call of Duty Mobile. I got problem to saw enemy in smaller screen and got better k/d just by upgrading to bigger screen phone. Now I never looked back to compact phone 😅.

    • @Illaexur
      @Illaexur 10 месяцев назад +235

      @@Firansah_11boy you would've loved an ipad

    • @TimV777
      @TimV777 10 месяцев назад +28

      boy you would've loved a smartwatch

    • @Dekamerx
      @Dekamerx 10 месяцев назад +85

      @@Firansah_11 mobile gaming smh

    • @Firansah_11
      @Firansah_11 10 месяцев назад

      @@Dekamerx Now I only playing that game. In PC, I used to playing PES, Fifa, and GTA V. I wish I could to not playing game anymore 🙄.

  • @vincentmcgaw5828
    @vincentmcgaw5828 11 месяцев назад +1047

    A very down to earth review taking into account how people typically will use them and pointing out what really matters to the majority of users..keeping it real...well done.

    • @alecmally5433
      @alecmally5433 11 месяцев назад +8

      No, only the label matters. Upselling is the name of the game.

    • @boom5732
      @boom5732 6 месяцев назад

      ​@@alecmally5433i don't need the bigger size

  • @jvillan94
    @jvillan94 10 месяцев назад +2278

    I wish samsung would make an ultra mini version... I want the bells and whistles in a smaller frame.

    • @lutravelstheworld
      @lutravelstheworld 10 месяцев назад +189

      It even sounds good too. Ultra mini. That would be insanely good. Perhaps in 2025.

    • @selohcin
      @selohcin 10 месяцев назад +119

      I know! I'd love to get the Ultra, but I can't comfortably fit a phone of that size in my pocket when sitting down, so it's a non-starter for me. Why doesn't Samsung ever think about people like us? It's not like Koreans are giant people.

    • @Neopumper666
      @Neopumper666 10 месяцев назад +39

      I'd like to see same specs in a 6.0" screen ditching the s pen cause with smaller screens it loses value
      I can see a small footprint flagship device

    • @apegrasshoplizard
      @apegrasshoplizard 10 месяцев назад +56

      Still got my S10e

    • @gregorsamsa1364
      @gregorsamsa1364 10 месяцев назад +28

      Battery life will be sh!t

  • @Alfadrottning86
    @Alfadrottning86 11 месяцев назад +311

    one thing abouit the ultra glass - according to a first test that i saw
    the glass scratches at a lvl 7 - with deeper groves at a level 8 .. which is a HUGE step towards sapphire or even a transparent aluminium display hardness. No more micro abrasions. For me, this is a clear winner and a huge argument for the ultra

    • @bobar84c
      @bobar84c 10 месяцев назад +13

      But it looks like brick!

    • @frankmfeb13
      @frankmfeb13 10 месяцев назад +19

      Could just put a screen protector on it

    • @test_account939
      @test_account939 10 месяцев назад +6

      ??? there were still visible scratches at a level 6

    • @Alfadrottning86
      @Alfadrottning86 10 месяцев назад

      @@test_account939 Not 100% sure because i do not conduct those tests but... PBKreviews as well as Zack (jerryrig) said that lvl6 was residue from the picks and not scratches in the glass.
      No matter though .. the hardness seems to be on HTC U Ultra level (aluminium oxide as far as i know)

    • @CaramelColored
      @CaramelColored 9 месяцев назад +4

      @@test_account939 Actually the pick wore down on the glass. The glass had zero permanent damage.

  • @manofsesame3024
    @manofsesame3024 10 месяцев назад +47

    Remember few years back the Exynox chip models generated heat a lot quicker than the SnapDragon models while performing the same. The heating problem on Exynox however was no longer a noticeable problem after a couple of software updates. Not sure if the new Exynox models would have the heating problem again

    • @Jberv
      @Jberv 5 дней назад

      Really? I use exynos 2200, it feels hot when light gaming this device was released a year ago. Hopefully this will be fixed anytime soon

  • @KarlenBell
    @KarlenBell 11 месяцев назад +488

    My S9 was still going strong last year, but this year the battery was draining to 0% every 8 hours. 5+ years ago, I bought my S9 for $700, but surprised to see S24 only costing $100 more! Definitely going to miss the rear fingerprint scanner, aux port, RGB notification lights, and expandable storage. Hope the S24 can last to 7 years like you mentioned.

    • @ConstellationOrion
      @ConstellationOrion 11 месяцев назад +92

      You won't miss rear fingerprint scanner, trust me. Samsung has got the best under display fingerprint scanning in the android world. It works extremely fast.

    • @KarlenBell
      @KarlenBell 11 месяцев назад +19

      @@ConstellationOrion I forgot to mention that I like to have a full case for my phones. So I'm going to use a tempered glass, and I looked at the reviews for the S23 tempered glass and it seems to hinder the ability a bit.

    • @Kareem-cx4fi
      @Kareem-cx4fi 11 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@KarlenBell it does, you need to use a plastic film protector for the screen instead of tempered glass. That's the main draw back in my opinion...

    • @KarlenBell
      @KarlenBell 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@Kareem-cx4fi Thank you for reminding me! I've totally forgotten about plastic films bc I only used them back when I had my S3 😅

    • @danish0090
      @danish0090 10 месяцев назад +30

      Tbh you won't miss a thing you mentioned ....plus the experience of s24 from s9 will be night and day

  • @ezenwajoseph
    @ezenwajoseph 11 месяцев назад +1037

    That anti reflective technology on the S24 Ultra is insane, can't wait to test it in person

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  11 месяцев назад +232

      Yeah I don't understand glass production, but they really pulled off some magic here

    • @rz2142
      @rz2142 11 месяцев назад +67

      But you can just 3rd party glass screen protectors that doo the same thing or even more now.

    • @davidbrown6137
      @davidbrown6137 11 месяцев назад +35

      ​@@rz2142exactly! And which screen protector are people going to use on their s24u....one that has glare?

    • @AliAlslaman
      @AliAlslaman 11 месяцев назад +33

      But the colors are muted compared to S23 series

    • @mula-vic9224
      @mula-vic9224 11 месяцев назад +21

      ​@@AliAlslaman I check i today.... the collors are washed out, right?

  • @AWritersHusband
    @AWritersHusband 11 месяцев назад +186

    Thanks for listing all of the differences that aren't on the spec sheet. Especially between the S24 & the S24+. The differences are small, but I find myself holding on to phones longer and longer because the upgrades aren't substantial. The small differences may be a bigger deal in 3 to 7 years when I upgrade again, so having the info makes a difference.

    • @jordanjackson8873
      @jordanjackson8873 11 месяцев назад +11

      Thats exactly why I upgraded to the s24+. It has that 7 years support so I plan to hold on to it for a long time. Also, the upgrade to the QHD is what sold me. There's nothing wrong with the phone but, I had an s10+ and the 1440p videos on there were insane and I kinda saw that aspect as a downgrade. Everything else is phenomenal.

    • @amosyoyo
      @amosyoyo 10 месяцев назад +1

      S24 is correct choice for me 😊

    • @jaronloar1762
      @jaronloar1762 5 месяцев назад +3

      I've had my Google Pixel for nearly 4 years now, And everything is failing. Going for the s twenty four plus!

    • @hyoroemongaming569
      @hyoroemongaming569 2 месяца назад

      Nanoreview's Wildlife test noticably lack Exynos stability score

  • @Katxune
    @Katxune 10 месяцев назад +64

    I'm not one to upgrade my phones year to year. My current phone is the Note 8. Im very happy that this lineup will get 7 years of support since some features has been disabled on my note 8 due to the software being out of date!

    • @joeygordon7265
      @joeygordon7265 5 месяцев назад +4

      Lol I have a A50 and I'm thinking to just bite the bullet once and buy this

    • @MYOWNPERSONALUTUBE
      @MYOWNPERSONALUTUBE 3 месяца назад +1

      My speaker is going and I love my note 8.😢

    • @MYOWNPERSONALUTUBE
      @MYOWNPERSONALUTUBE 3 месяца назад

      Any thoughts on the regular 24 as opposed to the 23? I can't live w/o my spen

    • @ale347baker
      @ale347baker Месяц назад +1

      I had the note 9 and was very satisfied minus a few minor updates it couldn't get. But, I dropped it and it got ran over. I decided on the s24 ultra because I want to keep it as long as possible again.

  • @Chris.Davies
    @Chris.Davies 7 месяцев назад +73

    I got my S24+ in Seoul, and so I got the ARMv8. :)
    This thing is an absolute beast. Nothing slows it down.
    But be warned, the first few days you have an S24, you will think that maybe you got a defective product, because the phone gets so hot at random times. I was quite worried the 3rd or 4th time I picked it up, and it was like it has been sitting in the sun, baking for 10 minutes. Like worryingly hot.
    And then it simply stopped happening!
    I later learned this is the Samsung AI power and thermal management software learning and adjusting itself automatically to the way you use your phone. :)

    • @mahmoudhakem7642
      @mahmoudhakem7642 5 месяцев назад +7

      No dude you just got a defective model

    • @Riza20462
      @Riza20462 4 месяца назад

      ​@@mahmoudhakem7642 u got quiet

    • @riverstones-wd40
      @riverstones-wd40 4 месяца назад

      😂😂😂​@@mahmoudhakem7642

    • @riverstones-wd40
      @riverstones-wd40 4 месяца назад +3

      Denial is a human free 😊 pass

    • @Riza20462
      @Riza20462 4 месяца назад

      ​@@mahmoudhakem7642 such as yourself

  • @AssassinsFear
    @AssassinsFear 11 месяцев назад +109

    I think the plus having faster charging, larger battery, ability to have larger res and more storage standard makes it the best pick. Also that bump in ram helps in dex mode turning the plus into a pretty nice desktop

    • @hydraplus510
      @hydraplus510 11 месяцев назад +14

      Doesn't make it a best pick singlehandedly, it all comes to to your needs. For me personally, I need much smaller phone while still maintain great performance, that's why i picked the regular s24

    • @diegoyuiop
      @diegoyuiop 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@hydraplus510yep, I like to use it on one hand only and the plus is too large for me

    • @AssassinsFear
      @AssassinsFear 11 месяцев назад

      @@GH0STST4RSCR34M this is an extreme case but I wanna play windows emulation games on the TV through winlator. More ram definitely helps in it

    • @redi6
      @redi6 10 месяцев назад +9

      I agree with you, especially on the storage. samsung is currently offering the 512gig for the same price as 256, so that sold it for me. i'm coming from an s9 and i have a s21 ultra that i picked up used last week. I actually love the bigger screen. but for the pricing and tradein deals right now, it makes more sense to return the s21 ultra, and trade in my old s9 for the s24 plus.

    • @MacGyv3r
      @MacGyv3r 7 месяцев назад

      ​@@hydraplus510How is the battery holding power? And how is charging speed? I now use to 80W charging in my Oneplus Nord 3 but I'm missing a better camera

  • @Lansky1213
    @Lansky1213 11 месяцев назад +255

    The only real upgrade that I truly respect is the anti-reflective technology. I think that's a real life game changer

    • @The_MEMEphis
      @The_MEMEphis 11 месяцев назад +7

      That's only on the ultra

    • @judsongarr9384
      @judsongarr9384 11 месяцев назад +21

      @@The_MEMEphis they didn’t say it wasn’t

    • @rlinkandroidauto-xe9sg
      @rlinkandroidauto-xe9sg 11 месяцев назад +12

      Why is it such a game changer?

    • @klodinkediloni762
      @klodinkediloni762 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@rlinkandroidauto-xe9sgnot a gimmick

    • @thestingyham1188
      @thestingyham1188 11 месяцев назад +6

      The screen is a down grade this year. They dropped the DCI P3 to 83 or so. You can really see it, in person.

  • @jensenperalta7927
    @jensenperalta7927 11 месяцев назад +476

    I used to love big phones, then tried to use the regular size S series and it made my life easier. upgrading from s22 to s24🎉

    • @darionmcclinton351
      @darionmcclinton351 11 месяцев назад +23

      I feel you. I went from the s22 ultra to the s23 plus, and it's been a blessing

    • @quesokid4959
      @quesokid4959 11 месяцев назад +53

      You have no legitimate reason to go from a 22 to a 24 bro. 22 is literally still super good.

    • @quesokid4959
      @quesokid4959 11 месяцев назад +38

      @@darionmcclinton351dude there’s like virtually no changes between those generations. Your addicted to having the latest thing and it shows.

    • @darionmcclinton351
      @darionmcclinton351 11 месяцев назад +111

      @quesokid4959 You misunderstood my comment. The 22 ultra is a big phone. So I downsized my phone to the 23+. Secondly, my phone was broken, so going through my insurance, I choose to upgrade to the new generation rather than staying with my current generation because the deductible is the same. You should really think about a person's situation before you comment on their character. And like you said there are no differences between the generation, so me going from an Ultra to a Plus model is a downgrade

    • @chef9524
      @chef9524 11 месяцев назад +68

      @@quesokid4959 bro if that's what you get mad about then maybe you are coping a bit. Why do you care if he wants to upgrade?

  • @TheLazyGenius
    @TheLazyGenius 9 месяцев назад +16

    I really appreciate your comparison of these devices. I've had phablet sized devices for 14 years starting with the Dell Streak back in 2010 and I DO love the screen real estate but currently I am starting to tire of it a tiny bit. Big phones are cool but I kind of want to go back to basics with a smaller device. I am worried tthe smaller battery on the S24 is a problem and I've had my eyes on the Plus but you've reassured me. I definitely want to take it for a spin. Thank you Mike.

  • @P3r02d3r0
    @P3r02d3r0 10 месяцев назад +66

    Subscribed. Exclusively for mentioning international models and for using metric units 🙂

  • @AK-bf3mh
    @AK-bf3mh 11 месяцев назад +137

    I have the S21 EU Exynos 2100 version for almost 3 years and I haven't experienced any slowdowns during regular use. I mainly use my phone for work-related applications and browsing, and everything runs smoothly. While there hasn't been a significant upgrade in the last few generations, there are two features I would like from the Ultra version - a better battery and an anti-reflective screen.

    • @HERD599
      @HERD599 11 месяцев назад +5

      I have a renewed one, exynos as well, and it isn't laggy. I basically barley use mine for games, only small games like Clash, and it handles fine.

    • @jiyokchiok563
      @jiyokchiok563 11 месяцев назад +8

      I also have s21 exynoz bought in pre-order Era, after this 3 years the battery is dropping so fast I need to charge 2/3 times a day and it's heating a lot.. even when i only opening instagram using wifi/ mobile data for 10 minutes.. 😢

    • @HERD599
      @HERD599 11 месяцев назад

      @@jiyokchiok563 have u considered taking it to the repair shop for battery replacement? if that's worth it to you

    • @xiuxiu1108
      @xiuxiu1108 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@jiyokchiok563I've been having the same experience. The battery wasn't anything to write home about since the beginning but it has gotten so much worse now. Plus, when the battery drops down to sub 10% it basically slows to a crawl. Even opening basic apps like Instagram and RUclips makes it lag so it's basically unusable.

    • @kingburgerkiler
      @kingburgerkiler 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@jiyokchiok563try setting the display refresh rate to 60hz, saved me

  • @valmarie5858
    @valmarie5858 11 месяцев назад +63

    My S24+ and husband's S24 Ultra just arrived today!! I got the sandstone orange and it's gorgeous!!

    • @niasola
      @niasola 10 месяцев назад +5

      Do you guys like it so far? I think I'm going to buy S24+

    • @eduardgi7780
      @eduardgi7780 9 месяцев назад +4

      I love it. I hope you got it in the end! @@niasola I was going to go with the Ultra at first, but I honestly prefer the more rounded off look of the S24 / +. Same display, p much battery size. The Plus has the highest per pixel ratio too. Camera is much better than the s21 ultra i upgraded from. Despite not having the 200mp cam. Ig what I wouldve liked about the Ultra is the gorrila glass anti reflectiveness, the pen, and other minor bits and bobs. I dont think it warranted the 300 pound extra to get the ultra tbh, especially that i like the look of the plus more

    • @sofwan864
      @sofwan864 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@eduardgi7780good for gaming? Does it get hot easily for the 24+ series? Here the S24+ uses Exynos

  • @More_Baraa
    @More_Baraa 11 месяцев назад +81

    That is also what I found out, all devices are actually good after benchmarking the base S24 and seeing its temps, I am actually pretty content about it, you can also check it out i you want.

    • @td8062
      @td8062 11 месяцев назад

      What has better battery? S24+, S24 or S23+?

    • @zazel9698
      @zazel9698 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@td8062 S24

    • @Moyaiville_Productions
      @Moyaiville_Productions 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@td8062I saw in a test that the S23 Plus had beat the S24 Plus. I'm not sure if these phones got that S24 update that was supposed to release on Tuesday

    • @jonasgarcia3668
      @jonasgarcia3668 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@Moyaiville_Productionsmay I know who did the test?

    • @StoicPhilosophyyyy
      @StoicPhilosophyyyy 11 месяцев назад

      ​@@Moyaiville_ProductionsSnapdragon version could beat but Exynos S24 plus and S24 have inferior battery to S23 and S23 plus. Battery tests are out in india so Exynos isn't qs efficient as snapdragon although there are no throttling or heating issues.

  • @ethanpenn5
    @ethanpenn5 10 месяцев назад +130

    Hey, another video that reviews the parts that actually matter instead of just reading spec sheets! Thank you as always for your videos that are from the perspective of somebody who actually uses phones instead of somebody who just looks at them.

  • @fredbailey9719
    @fredbailey9719 9 месяцев назад +9

    I have always had a Samsung last 15 years. I will go to the 24 ultra for the anti glare and larger screen. As I get older my eyes need bigger. My favorite had to be the 10 plus right now I'm using a note 8. Well done video of all the ones I have seen on electronics Precise to the point without all the mumbo jumbo

  • @emplays22
    @emplays22 11 месяцев назад +84

    Coming from a S22U, I wanted to downsize and get the S24, but it ended costing the same price as the S24 plus (with trade in) so I went S24 plus. I can't deny more phone for the same money.

    • @qwerttzizzi
      @qwerttzizzi 11 месяцев назад +3

      Happy with S24+?

    • @emplays22
      @emplays22 11 месяцев назад +6

      @qwerttzizzi not delivered yet (snapdragon U.S. version)

    • @muhammadmore
      @muhammadmore 11 месяцев назад +8

      ​@@qwerttzizziI went from s22u to s24 plus. S22u has colours that are more vivid on the display but the s24 plus has a sharper screen. Cameras on the s24 plus don't seem as good also. I replaced by s22u cos the charging port started to break. I still like the s24 plus and in hand it's way more comfortable to use with a case on. However it's not that big of an upgrade to me.

    • @qwerttzizzi
      @qwerttzizzi 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@muhammadmore do you notice the sharper screen? So the s22 had better camera?

    • @muhammadmore
      @muhammadmore 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@qwerttzizzi yes I definitely notice the extra sharpness and I prefer it. I prefer the camera of the s22u but I only point and shoot, I don't go into pro mode and edit pictures etc. right now I would say go in store and try one if you can, don't let the newness fool you cos even the s23 series are still great phones to buy

  • @RobinsonGingerich
    @RobinsonGingerich 11 месяцев назад +40

    I'd definitely like to see a comparison between the S24 series and the pixel line up.

    • @BrandonAdams1010
      @BrandonAdams1010 10 месяцев назад +9

      Pixel software kinda sucks for some reason. S24 Def better all around.

    • @cosmicheretic8129
      @cosmicheretic8129 4 месяца назад +2

      Samsung hardware is miles better also. Especially in North America.

    • @mysteriousbynature
      @mysteriousbynature 3 месяца назад +2

      On a pixel now and it sucks. It lags and the phone freezes often.

  • @sydguitar99
    @sydguitar99 11 месяцев назад +148

    I'm very happy you mentioned the display resolution because for some reason a lot of reviewers don't mention what resolution they're testing the phone at

    • @amrindersingh3949
      @amrindersingh3949 11 месяцев назад +1

      Does matter much unless you compare side by side

    • @sydguitar99
      @sydguitar99 11 месяцев назад +21

      @@amrindersingh3949 it does bc of battery life

    • @aaryansingh9164
      @aaryansingh9164 11 месяцев назад +1

      ​@@sydguitar99doesn't matter much
      About 20-30 minutes worth of difference at max

    • @Sekiro-m4w
      @Sekiro-m4w 11 месяцев назад

      It doesnt effect a lot unless you are using the phone 14 hours a day thats when you gonna notice the difference ​@@sydguitar99

    • @Rivs5117
      @Rivs5117 11 месяцев назад

      @@sydguitar99 Some RUclipsrs have mentioned they’re getting excellent battery life with the QHD+

  • @selohcin
    @selohcin 10 месяцев назад +7

    Thank you for doing a video on the regular S24, Mike! You're the only person who has done one so far that I am aware of. I'm so disappointed that the regular S24 doesn't have the anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor. I wouldn't have known that if I hadn't seen your video.

  • @rg1809
    @rg1809 10 месяцев назад +14

    Great video. I've got the 24+ on order. Got into the special pre-order thingy 2 hours before it was over, had to make a choice w/o seeing the phones. Two factors moved me to the +, the chip, the rate of speed for recharging (45 vs 25). I'd be interested to hear your take on the two chip options and if it should matter.

    • @DabsDad
      @DabsDad 8 месяцев назад +2

      + is best for optimal use and longevity. More bells and whistles that aren't really used only give more opportunities for issues to pop up. A lot of the most popular features tend to subsequently get added with updates.

  • @kpehe100
    @kpehe100 11 месяцев назад +22

    If Samsung wants to close the gap between these phones they should make those 3X optical cameras to periscope ones on the S24 and the S24 Plus

  • @woofinu
    @woofinu 11 месяцев назад +7

    Although the S Pen did not change, did you find it more useful for some of the newer "AI" procedures such as photo edit, circle to search and text highlighting? Do those procedures work better with more pointing precision, and a pointy pen is better than a big finger?

  • @itsblack90
    @itsblack90 11 месяцев назад +78

    Currently have a note 10 plus, upgraded to the S24 plus and it should be coming in the mail today or over the weekend. I'm looking forward to enjoying it

    • @hermes4109
      @hermes4109 10 месяцев назад +1

      How are you liking it so far?

    • @itsblack90
      @itsblack90 10 месяцев назад

      @@hermes4109 so far it's been a few days and the phone is excellent. Well worth it

    • @S.Booker
      @S.Booker 10 месяцев назад

      I'm ordering the S24+ right now. Trading in my Note 10+.
      Do you love it?

    • @ModernVagabondIsHere
      @ModernVagabondIsHere 10 месяцев назад +6

      ​@@S.Booker just got my s24 plus two days ago, upgraded from an s10 and this phone is a beauty, you'll love it

    • @S.Booker
      @S.Booker 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@ModernVagabondIsHere Nice! I'm currently stalking my tracking info lol. Should be here this morning!

  • @Gordon_L
    @Gordon_L 4 месяца назад +13

    An annoyance for me is the lack of an SD card slot , checking prices here in Australia there is a $200 extra cost on each variant to go from 256 GB to 512 , that is a rip-off and the obvious reason for having no slot .

    • @ScarlettDuchess
      @ScarlettDuchess 3 месяца назад +2

      Agreed! I miss the SD slot. I bought an adapter to transfer to an SD card from Temu. Btw, Telstra is having a sale until 23 September 2024. $300 off the S24 and S24+ (either outright or on a repayment plan) and the S24 ultra is $300 off outright or $500 off on a repayment plan.

    • @tetchedskate3366
      @tetchedskate3366 2 дня назад

      I just don't find it difficult to get the smallest storage size and storing all videos and photos on my PC when the phone starts to fill up, which takes a long time to do with 128 gb anyway

  • @SlickSniper3
    @SlickSniper3 10 месяцев назад +6

    Your videos helped put me on the s23+ last year! Loving the phone. Will stick with it for atleast 4 years. But these new 24s would be a great upgrade for people coming from s10 and such.

  • @evanbland4011
    @evanbland4011 11 месяцев назад +22

    I have to s23 regular, and ordered the s24. The 24 is ever so slightly narrower, which should help with one hand use. Battery life is amazing, and everything looks HD on a tiny cellphone screen.

    • @avanireddyalla925
      @avanireddyalla925 11 месяцев назад

      What about the display? Do the colours look washed out compared to S23? Did they with mess up the white balance like they did with S22? Also, how's the speaker quality? I'm curious since they changed the speaker output grill

  • @DrMei
    @DrMei 11 месяцев назад +25

    It's a surprising conclusion. 😅 With the S24 lacking some of the features (like finding a smart tag easily) and starting only at 128GB, perhaps people who really like smaller screens will find it appealing. For most people, the S24 Plus seems to be a better choice. The price difference is not that significant when both phones have 256GB.

    • @rjejames28
      @rjejames28 11 месяцев назад +1

      Agreed and samsung was doing double storage for free. I got the plus it's amazing

    • @gambino883
      @gambino883 10 месяцев назад +4

      Oh please, most people don't have hands big enough to handle any phone over 6".

    • @lockandloadlikehell
      @lockandloadlikehell 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@gambino883my glove size is L (male) and my s10+ w/case is easy af to handle

    • @gambino883
      @gambino883 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@lockandloadlikehell Can you reach the opposite top corner with your thumb only?

    • @tetchedskate3366
      @tetchedskate3366 2 дня назад

      Most people do not want a phone that will require most people to use 2 hands to use moet effectively. Anything over 6.5 inches leads to that

  • @silvahawk
    @silvahawk 11 месяцев назад +19

    I pre-ordered the plus bc of the resolution and battery (since i want to keep it for longer thanks to the 7 years support), but looks like the base version lasts longer 😢

    • @L33TTechReviewer
      @L33TTechReviewer 10 месяцев назад

      security update is not same as software updates, my s20 ultra is stuck on android 13 @@WiseAcres-iz1mu

  • @runesoda
    @runesoda 10 месяцев назад +7

    I'm a digital artist, and wanted to be able to doodle on my next phone, so I've got myself the 24 ultra, upgrading from the regular S22. I can actually use my other digital pens on the screen since it's the same wacom technology in both them and the s pen. definitely a two hand phone in my tiny hands and clubbed thumbs. The screen's also wow-ing me in its resolution. Loving it so far 💚

  • @Oddman1980
    @Oddman1980 9 месяцев назад +5

    Speaking as someone who sometimes has to carry his phone in machine shops and construction sites, the square edges on the S24 ultra bother me. Seems like a great place to concentrate force when it's dropped. But, if you put it in a case it probably would be OK.

    • @tetchedskate3366
      @tetchedskate3366 2 дня назад

      If you put on a case? Who doesn't put a case on a phone that costs over 1k?

  • @JoshHoulding
    @JoshHoulding 11 месяцев назад +62

    I was really interested to hear that the S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra all get similar battery life from your tests. The main consideration for me with buying the S24 Plus over the S24 would be that it has a bigger battery, but I guess that doesn't matter as much as I thought it did. I'm not in the market for a new phone because my heroic S20 is still going strong, but if I were, the S24 would be my preferred model because I like the smaller size. 👍

    • @mchaywood83
      @mchaywood83 11 месяцев назад +12

      I'm in your boat but that battery on the s20 definitely isn't heroic!

    • @konr7132
      @konr7132 11 месяцев назад +8

      If you have the S24+ on the same FHD setting as the S24 I think the battery will out perform the S24

    • @jordanjackson8873
      @jordanjackson8873 11 месяцев назад +2

      The s24+ has QHD and more ram than the s24 base.

    • @whatthehellnomorebees6175
      @whatthehellnomorebees6175 11 месяцев назад +7

      Was also on the S20 just received my s24 today. I Must say I'm gonna miss the s20 man that's one hell of a phone

    • @JoshHoulding
      @JoshHoulding 11 месяцев назад

      @@whatthehellnomorebees6175 What do you miss most about your S20? MicroSD? To be honest they look like pretty similar phones to me in most respects.

  • @abheetjain9819
    @abheetjain9819 11 месяцев назад +83

    🔥i bought s21+ back in the day on ur advice...still running strong 🔥 thnx buddy for the practical af advice

    • @MikeOBrienMedia
      @MikeOBrienMedia  11 месяцев назад +17

      I love to hear it! Thanks for watching my content all these years

    • @nmeister67
      @nmeister67 11 месяцев назад +4

      I've just upgraded from a S21U (exynos) to the S24U and it has confirmed to me that the S21U is still a very good phone. Done a few side by side speed tests (no benchmarks obvs.) and it was dawn near as quick. Screen also holds up very well too.
      If it wasn't for the fact the cameras have been playing up for the last year, after an extended trip to the bottom of a swimming pool, I'd have been more than happy to run it until the support ends.

  • @Goatshaver
    @Goatshaver 11 месяцев назад +72

    Great info. I was leaning towards the + but I may reconsider and just go with the regular 24 instead. Thanks!

    • @spookyfridayafterhours
      @spookyfridayafterhours 8 месяцев назад +8

      Yasss do it I picked the 24 over the 24 plus and love it

    • @anonym5510
      @anonym5510 8 месяцев назад

      @@spookyfridayafterhours I have the + and love it, 1440p and still pulling up to 9-10 hours SOT on wifi. Battery is insane

    • @rusty899
      @rusty899 4 месяца назад +1

      ​@spookyfridayafterhours thanks for the comment. Im upgrading from an a52 to an S24. Can't wait to get my hands on it 🤘 hope I made the right choice

  • @shravan8848
    @shravan8848 11 месяцев назад +58

    Watched this on my s24 ultra's beautiful display. A lot of iphone users are switching now and it's amazing

    • @kaytaheri9597
      @kaytaheri9597 10 месяцев назад +10

      Absolutely, i’m long time iphone user since iphone 4. But now upgrading to s24+ with happy face

    • @PaulWhitaker-q7s
      @PaulWhitaker-q7s 4 месяца назад

      I'm with you on that..long time iPhone user...
      Got the S24 Ultra but thinking should have gone for the S24 plus as it's huge

    • @pznexxgc199x
      @pznexxgc199x 3 месяца назад +2

      Seriously, I've only ever had iPhone 11 & 13 (both amazing to me after my prior, S8+, and I can say without a doubt I'm excited to come back to Android after seeing the iPhone 16's Launch..

    • @jgadiaz
      @jgadiaz 2 месяца назад +2

      Lol nothing wrong with swtiching brands bu these types of comment remind me of those scammers offering money on RUclips.

  • @FakeDennis
    @FakeDennis 5 месяцев назад +23

    8:50 Bro lives in Silent Hill....

  • @rudys.5503
    @rudys.5503 11 месяцев назад +9

    I been using my s9 for the past 5 years. Recently its been giving me problems like my earpiece sounds very low and i run low on battery constantly. I think its time for me to upgrade to the S24.

    • @zero-ol2nt
      @zero-ol2nt 11 месяцев назад

      I'm still running my s9+ and it still works great. Upgrading to the s24 plus.

    • @rafaelbertino
      @rafaelbertino 10 месяцев назад +1

      so do I

    • @lucash1980
      @lucash1980 9 месяцев назад

      My S9 + earpiece also went low a few months ago. Then my keyboard started acting up and not responding to the first few taps and not auto disappearing.

  • @calvee1100
    @calvee1100 11 месяцев назад +2041

    I have a better title. "Don't waste $1300 and keep using your current phone that is 99.99% as good as the current phone."

    • @karanraja8275
      @karanraja8275 10 месяцев назад +129

      Using S10E still works as new😊

    • @RB-es1vx
      @RB-es1vx 10 месяцев назад +208

      Wouldn't say it's 99.9% as good as a new up to date phone.

    • @andrewscasualmtb
      @andrewscasualmtb 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@karanraja8275Same 👍

    • @sifravanloo6972
      @sifravanloo6972 10 месяцев назад +220

      Lol I have an iPhone SE 2020 and somebody rode over my phone with a bicycle. Yeah I think it’s really time for a new phone for me

    • @Suddenlyits1960
      @Suddenlyits1960 10 месяцев назад +45

      ​@@RB-es1vxIf you have the s23 plus then yes it is. There's little real world difference in use between the two. They are both damn good phones and have exceptional speed and battery life.

  • @talrulez
    @talrulez 11 месяцев назад +9

    What about the phone warming up? It's always been Samsung's greatest flaw. I got s22 ultra and on the 1.5 year mark it started warming up like crazy. My s20 and even s3 back in the day were the same....

    • @samkeffer9482
      @samkeffer9482 6 месяцев назад

      I have felt the 24 Ultra warming up some, but I have a case on it so it's not too bad. I got my son the newest Fold and I really enjoyed that in my hand, haven't noticed an issue with it getting warm. It's light and works great. Has a cute feature on the front and you can get more cases for it now then you could when they first came out.

    • @axltylersahirani1483
      @axltylersahirani1483 День назад

      My solution for the s22u since it's so power-hungry, i turned on Cpu limiter 70% ,and everything is so balanced now & even in ultra graphics games. Gotta adapt to 60hz again. I'm inlove with my s22 again. Curved screens are a dying breed. Also got the s24+but goes back to s22u for s-pen.

  • @Landofalcon007
    @Landofalcon007 4 месяца назад +17

    Jeez dude where do you live, Silent Hill? Those pics are spooky, lol

  • @SPISheste
    @SPISheste 5 месяцев назад +8

    I just wish the Ultra was smaller - I know the whole stick is "bigger better", but I've grown tired of big phones at this point
    The Ultras and Premiums are almost the same size of my Nexus 7 tablet screen

  • @Daxxximus
    @Daxxximus 11 месяцев назад +25

    7:27 The S24+ is 6.91 oz / 196g, not 6.24 oz / 176g. It'd be nice if it were that light, though! Lol.

    • @mobiledesignofficial
      @mobiledesignofficial 7 месяцев назад

      Agree. Moto Edge 40 has 167g and almost the same screen size and thats awesome. Not very good chipset though

  • @jmgirard7
    @jmgirard7 11 месяцев назад +19

    My S10 has been a great little phone these past four-ish years, which is why I've put off upgrading her. But between the battery life to really starting to go and the sale on the S24 being too good to pass up, I finally made the call to change. Plus on Samsung's website I'm getting $200 trade in value (most places I'm lucky to get $40). I have small hands so the big old phones (Pluses and Ultras) don't matter to me, nor does the intricate camera/video features. I'll be excited to play with my new phone when I get it next week.

    • @wanderlust7020
      @wanderlust7020 11 месяцев назад +2

      Similar boat here… S10+ has been great, but battery isn’t lasting as long … and the biggest reason being no security updates since support ended in April 2023.
      I was really torn between the S24 and S24+. Really would like the size of the S24 but without a SD card option the 256GB won’t quite cut it (don’t want to worry about storage management that closely). Ended up pre-ordering the S24+. Specs show it’s not much bigger than my S10+ but the S10+ has already been too big of a phone

    • @xWABUx
      @xWABUx 11 месяцев назад +3

      ​@@wanderlust7020 I just pre-ordered the S24+ to replace for my 4-ish year S10+ as I have very good deal from where I am. Gotta say, I'll miss my S10+ cause the only reason for changing is that no security update anymore from SS.

    • @calicobra7847
      @calicobra7847 11 месяцев назад +2

      I got the s10+ Verizon deal I got was, with the unlimited ultimate plan, and trade in my s10, j get $1000 off a pre-order of the s24+. And they double the storage, so 512gigs for me. Pretty much got a new phone for free, just 100 bucks out of pocket because of taxes.

    • @GodUchihaTempest
      @GodUchihaTempest 10 месяцев назад +1

      I also recently gave in with the update my s10 was getting really hot and the power button and the bixby buttons have popped out somehow 🤣🤣🤣 over then that i went for an folding phone as it was cheeper and im stingy 🤣

  • @zL0ki
    @zL0ki 11 месяцев назад +5

    I've never understood the push for anti glare on beautiful oled displays. The screen is lovely, but side by side with my far far cheaper poco f3, the colour is muted. The ultra clearly has far greater dynamic range but looks washed out when doing a side by side. Probably wouldn't notice this in everyday use but I will everytime I watch a movie or play a game or take a photo. This is the one point that has me on the fence keeping the ultra. I also not sure what 2600 nits is doing for me compared to 1600 on the poco. Is this due to the anti glare?

    • @Voltar78
      @Voltar78 10 месяцев назад +1

      Muted colors are a bug.

    • @zL0ki
      @zL0ki 10 месяцев назад

      @@Voltar78 Whilst it does look like it, I'll reserve judgement until the first day patch.

  • @Voltar78
    @Voltar78 10 месяцев назад +6

    I would love to see photo comparison with older phones such as S10, S20 or S8 ;)

  • @FromDesertTown
    @FromDesertTown 10 месяцев назад +7

    I loved the S23 Ultra, but the impractical design of Ultras pushed me to the S24+ this year.
    The sharp edges and annoying weight of Ultras are not great. In my experience, the Plus is about as big and heavy as a phone can be while still being comfortable to hold in one hand for any significant period of time.
    Aluminum makes more sense than titanium because weight matters a lot in a phone. The lighter a phone is, the less likely you are to drop it, which negates the utility of stronger/heavier materials.

    • @bojanbozovic9200
      @bojanbozovic9200 2 месяца назад +1

      Same here, used S23 Ultra and switched to S24 plus only because its so much easier to use it, hold it, have it with you all the time. Only thing I miss from S23 ultra are cameras, sometime

    • @gilbrothermax
      @gilbrothermax 4 дня назад

      same with me, haha

  • @Gurenn83
    @Gurenn83 11 месяцев назад +4

    Just got my S23 Ultra violet. The edges does not really affect me since it does not even touch my palm. I guess it depends on your hand and how you hold your phone. So far, so good. No bugs or glitches. I also purchased the anti-reflection screen protector from Samsung to retain the Gorilla Armors anti-reflect feature.

    • @valentineezegwu9668
      @valentineezegwu9668 11 месяцев назад +1

      I use an iPhone 12 Pro Max and am quite interested in the 24 Ultra but I'm worried about the edges being an issue. Live the design and all but that's what I'm really concerned about

    • @jaykayy4268
      @jaykayy4268 11 месяцев назад

      @@valentineezegwu9668it will be uncomfortable if your hold the phone that rest on the palm

  • @jaysongrozdanich6492
    @jaysongrozdanich6492 10 месяцев назад +22

    I was a Samsung Note fan boy for a long time. Bigger was better. But for the last couple years I've been downsizing and loving it. My preference now is as small of a phone I can get but still having flagship specs. I had the s23 and absolutely loved it. (My wife has it now) Now I have the S24 and love this one too!

    • @18feedo
      @18feedo 7 месяцев назад +1

      What's the sense to switch from S23 to S24 after only 1 year 😂😂
      You really have money to throw in the toilet

    • @hhansari
      @hhansari 3 месяца назад +1

      ​@@18feedoAnd how do you know his situation that you can pass that judgement?

    • @hhansari
      @hhansari 3 месяца назад

      ​@@18feedoMaybe his wife needed a phone so he passed it off to her

    • @VORASTRA
      @VORASTRA 2 месяца назад +1

      ​@@18feedo he gave the older phone to his wife, so ho didn't just waste the money

    • @webentwicklungmitrobinspan6935
      @webentwicklungmitrobinspan6935 15 дней назад

      a few bucks every year is not a waste of money for a device you use hours a day..

  • @georgecostanza2695
    @georgecostanza2695 11 месяцев назад +29

    Fast charging has nothing to do with how you charge on a day to day basis - it’s for those instances when you’ve got no time and no battery, but super fast charging saves the day. Imagine waking up late with 15mins to get ready, and realizing you forgot to charge your phone overnight; now imagine being able to get a full charge in that time. Now imagine no more because XiaoMi’s already doing it; 0-100% in 17mins on a 5000mAh battery.

    • @AdamSmith-gs2dv
      @AdamSmith-gs2dv 10 месяцев назад +3

      Same with other Chinese brands like OnePlus, Oppo, ECT. Man I wish the big players would start using it

    • @MegaAluchi
      @MegaAluchi 7 месяцев назад

      Which Xiaomi would you recommend with good camera and battery life?

    • @vmafarah9473
      @vmafarah9473 5 месяцев назад

      My 15 promax takes 2 hour.

    • @MegaAluchi
      @MegaAluchi 5 месяцев назад

      @@AdamSmith-gs2dv may be there are safety concern

  • @John.Christopher
    @John.Christopher 10 месяцев назад +4

    1:10 theres ZERO battery difference when switching resolution. Literally zero.

    • @Palpatine742
      @Palpatine742 3 месяца назад

      Really?

    • @John.Christopher
      @John.Christopher 3 месяца назад

      @@Palpatine742 really. It has been tested many times 😊 feel free to use max resolution

  • @pauljclipston
    @pauljclipston 11 месяцев назад +7

    Very well balanced, clear & informative review, thanks very much. Very disappointed to hear that Galaxy AI is only free until the end of 2025 though, seems a bit misleading of Samsung considering this was a key selling point of the new S series phones!!!

  • @einstien2409
    @einstien2409 11 месяцев назад +7

    + is for more battery
    U is for those extra cameras and the pen and some other stuff.

  • @krisqz
    @krisqz 11 месяцев назад +7

    I'm in love with my plus. For me it makes the most sense out of those three.

  • @Uncle_Drew0227
    @Uncle_Drew0227 11 месяцев назад +25

    Awesome video as always, Mike. Excellent job 👏
    The Pitaka case is just awesome looking. Just looks 🔥

  • @stephengwozdz3128
    @stephengwozdz3128 10 месяцев назад +1

    How is the battery for the S24 vs the S23 both with snapdragon chips?
    Also, what color phone were you using in this video for the S24? It looks white. Were you using the grey color?

  • @nadapoi
    @nadapoi 10 месяцев назад +4

    love the focus on actual usability in this video! thank you for that!

  • @Flash363
    @Flash363 11 месяцев назад +23

    One huge change this year for all the models that reviewers neglect to talk about or mention is the change to PWM! All the s24 models no have a 496hz pwm refresh rate! That means a lot less eye strain in person!

    • @kilovwdude6457
      @kilovwdude6457 9 месяцев назад +2

      What is pwm?

    • @Flash363
      @Flash363 9 месяцев назад +3

      @@kilovwdude6457 like super fast screen dimming/flickering. It was bad on previous models

  • @bigarmydave
    @bigarmydave 11 месяцев назад +3

    We picked up our Ultra and Plus last night. I've come from the Pixel 8 Pro and the S24 ultra has already blown ms away. It's absolutely superb. Our S24 Plus doesn't have the Snapdragon through sadly (why is that?)

    • @Brisingrr_
      @Brisingrr_ 10 месяцев назад +2

      International model comes with exynos. How's it's battery and heating? Curious because in Australia we get that model too and I'm just waiting for my order.

    • @bigarmydave
      @bigarmydave 10 месяцев назад +2

      @@Brisingrr_ It's absolutely fine buddy. Battery life has been very good 😊

    • @kerrydaniels8460
      @kerrydaniels8460 10 месяцев назад

      Hmm, I was really looking into google phones for this next upgrade. I am highly hesitant on Google phones for several reasons due to some mixed reviews, but almost pulled the trigger. Is there any reason you like the Samsung over Pixel 8 Pro? Kind of weird you were so fast to switch when both phones came out within a month or two of each other and you already returned one..

    • @bigarmydave
      @bigarmydave 10 месяцев назад

      @@kerrydaniels8460 I can upgrade every 90 days (O2 network in the UK 😎👍) I've had Samsung forever, so thought a change would be good. I just didn't get on with Google. It's much the same, just different quirks.

    • @kerrydaniels8460
      @kerrydaniels8460 10 месяцев назад

      @@bigarmydave Not trying to be annoying, but what made you not get on with Google specifically over samsung. You follow by saying it's much the same, but if that's the case it sounds like it was enough of a difference to make you immediately switch back. So anything in particular?

  • @wesleywilliams1186
    @wesleywilliams1186 11 месяцев назад +25

    I wasnt even planning on upgrading but ended up seeing the deal on the samsung website. Trading in my 22Ultra and paying $350 for the 24 plus. Cant beat it. Tired of buying stupid expensive phones so gonna keep the 24 plus and change over to prepaid for good. Screw contracts.

    • @israelruelas5756
      @israelruelas5756 6 месяцев назад

      I seriously thinking about doing the same.

    • @wesleywilliams1186
      @wesleywilliams1186 6 месяцев назад

      @israelruelas5756 best decision I made. Got tired of paying $150 for one line lol now I have verizon pre paid $60/month.

  • @pgc6290
    @pgc6290 10 месяцев назад +2

    At 4:25 but the fact that you can reduce the screen size in samsung phones and no reviewer talks about it. There are many such features in android but reviewers just dont talk about it.

  • @seanriley6911
    @seanriley6911 10 месяцев назад +2

    Gone for the S24+ upgrade after watching this video Mike, I am an S22Ultra user and not using my S-pen anymore so it made sense. The features of the S24+ swung it for me, looking forward to getting it next month.

    • @natedogeee2904
      @natedogeee2904 10 месяцев назад +1

      Extractly the same as you. I went from an S22 ultra to the S24+ as I wasn't using the S-pen either. It was worthit.

  • @Elementrius
    @Elementrius 11 месяцев назад +6

    Idk why Samsung likes to nip at the heels of the base S model so much. It seems like year after year it's slowly just becoming a worse phone comparatively just to upsell the more expensive models. Like why would you ever omit the ultrawide band? The S series should be the flagships, there shouldn't be such a discrepancy between them. I also feel like the S24 base could have like 200-400 mAh more than it currently does as well as faster charging. None of these are particularly dealbreakers, but it's annoying to see on Samsung's side where iPhone treats the Pro roughly the same as the Pro Max, although recently that's changed too. Just annoying to have to roll my eyes so much at the small things they take away from the base model just to upsell you to the more expensive ones. I doubt it'll get any better, either.

  • @zigzag00
    @zigzag00 11 месяцев назад +3

    Pre ordered the base s24 256gb onyx black! Great review

  • @marquinho999
    @marquinho999 10 месяцев назад +3

    I was also gonna pick the S24 version, but Exynos chipset stopped me doing it. I will probably go for the S24 Ultra version, definately in Violet colour.

    • @Dreadpirateflappy
      @Dreadpirateflappy 7 месяцев назад

      I got a s24 and returned it within a week, it was loaggy and overheated constantly. Got the s23 in the end because of the shit exynos chip.

    • @punishthemeatpocket
      @punishthemeatpocket Месяц назад

      I'm just going to wait a couple years until the Ultra is 4-500$.

    • @marquinho999
      @marquinho999 Месяц назад +1

      @@Dreadpirateflappy I've bought Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and started using it from 1st of March - delighted.
      The only downside is the price itself.

  • @mariog3070
    @mariog3070 4 месяца назад +1

    i recently upgraded from a note 10+ to a s24+ and i dont understand why i feel that the display was so much better in my note. is that something that only happens at the beggining?

  • @JDRos
    @JDRos 6 месяцев назад

    I switched from S23 Plus to S24, but I had to get the Snapdragon one because in my country the Samsung website has Exynope.
    Loving it so far! I didn't even feel the decreased charging speed.
    Only problem I have is my S24 doesn't support THL CSC or any CSC that supports call recording.

  • @m3lodeth
    @m3lodeth 11 месяцев назад +6

    Definitely a good comparision. For the battery test, you should note that both Ultra and Plus can be extended if you use FHD res. To make it more comparable use same resolution next. Your comparing the phones itself, so it should be "comparable". It might be possible that with the same resolution the Ultra and Plus still doesn't perform well enough. Just make sure to eliminate other variables. For the next video, I think the S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra would really be a good one. This is in the perspective of buying from a previous generation of phones of course. S24 Ultra seem less compelling, because of it's just generally 23 with AI. With the lower price of the 23 Ultra and mostly the same specs, it is still good for people upgrading from previous generations.

  • @heidifris4880
    @heidifris4880 11 месяцев назад +13

    I pre-ordered the plus as well based on so many reviewers :( base model is perfect small phone size except for the small 8gb/256 max. I want it to last as long as possible so that is why I went to plus. I hope I didn't make a mistake because I DO have smaller hands.

    • @Pimpeloeken
      @Pimpeloeken 11 месяцев назад +4

      You'll love it, got mine yesterday. Got it rather cheap as well, couldnt be happier atm. 😁

    • @whilebeingjezebel
      @whilebeingjezebel 7 месяцев назад +1

      Just stick a pop socket on the back?

  • @FO0TMinecraftPVP
    @FO0TMinecraftPVP 11 месяцев назад +24

    I pre-ordered the S24 Plus (exynos), upgrade from S20 FE :D

    • @moriyama815
      @moriyama815 11 месяцев назад +8

      same. my S20 FE is still a beast tho

    • @samuelvong90
      @samuelvong90 11 месяцев назад +7

      Same s20 FE to the regular s24!

    • @adrian11y6
      @adrian11y6 11 месяцев назад +3

      Same thing here! S20 FE 5G to S24, half an hour with the new phone and everything's great so far

    • @romansofronov7289
      @romansofronov7289 11 месяцев назад +2

      Same 😂

    • @2xwishbone895
      @2xwishbone895 11 месяцев назад +2

      S20 Fe user here trading in mine for the S24

  • @beatvibe8844
    @beatvibe8844 10 месяцев назад +2

    Im between the s23plus and the s24, which do you think i should buy?

  • @truccojorge
    @truccojorge 10 месяцев назад +1

    I'd like to know how much water resistant these phones are compared with each other and also compared with the iPhone 15 pro max. Thanks.

  • @MrFlamethrower32
    @MrFlamethrower32 11 месяцев назад +7

    Maybe its me, but the anti reflective coating is a miss. For one, it seems to have dulled the sharpness and colors (same thing happens to matte finish monitors). And i dont know about anyone else, but i dont use my phone in direct sunlight lol. The better brightness of these phones was great enough. They shouldve kept the gloss finish for the ultra, seeing as they sell an anti reflective screen protector anyways.
    All that said, im sure its not a deal breaker for most, since ultra users probably see their phones as a tool, but to put a matte finish on an amoled is just criminal imo.

  • @yukiteru9099
    @yukiteru9099 11 месяцев назад +14

    Thank you for this amazing review Mike! Just ordered myself a S24+, can't wait to get my hands on it

  • @6FootVampire
    @6FootVampire 2 месяца назад +4

    I wanted the ultra until i held it, it looks redicilous with that square design.
    My co worker who has the ultra 24 says its not worth it and he regrets getting it and that he couldnt feel a difference to the regular s24+
    BUT when you take a picture youre amazed ny the picture quality
    He said "i paid $1800 for a amazing camera, so its great when i take pictures i dont care about"

    • @NuHabitsGroup
      @NuHabitsGroup Месяц назад +1

      It's crazy cause I just bought the s24u for $850 brand new.

  • @november132
    @november132 8 месяцев назад +1

    I tried the A55 camera instore today and also took pics with my s24+ and I'm super impressed! The clarity is much better and not as grainy and no blurry edges! I'm returning my S24+ asap!

  • @tom43004
    @tom43004 9 месяцев назад +2

    My experience with the S24+ upgraded from S22+ is that it is noticeably faster in absolutely every function. The facial and fingerprint recognition are much quicker, more responsive scrolling, etc. I don't ever feel like I'm waiting on the phone like I was with the S22+. So far I'm pretty excited about the S24+

  • @Ernvorm
    @Ernvorm 11 месяцев назад +5

    Hey Mike, been watching for a few years now and glad you're still doing good. I've had my S21 since 2021 and thinking of upgrading to the S24 plus but paranoid that next years phones will just be better and its not worth it right now. What do you think? Keep up the great videos!

    • @Dew4lk
      @Dew4lk 10 месяцев назад +3

      I dont think you will be missing out much by not waiting for s25, every year its minor upgrades either way. One big improvement is battery life which really got good with the s23 series.

  • @nathanjuan6042
    @nathanjuan6042 11 месяцев назад +7

    regular S24 is perfect if it had 512gb storage but because only S24 plus and S24 Ultra only have that option I'm leaning towards the S24 Plus.

    • @mcfrossxplorect8249
      @mcfrossxplorect8249 11 месяцев назад

      Regular s24 start 256gb with 512gb upgrade in our country. Not sure some are saying its only available in 128 and 256gb

    • @heidifris4880
      @heidifris4880 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@mcfrossxplorect8249 In the US it's only showing available of up to 256gb on the S24.

    • @lizbee726
      @lizbee726 Месяц назад

      In Australia the regular S24 does have a 512GB option.

    • @tetchedskate3366
      @tetchedskate3366 2 дня назад

      Do you not have the option to put photos/videos on a hard drive or cloud when it starts to get full? Just feels like an easy way to save a bunch of money

  • @shanekiss308
    @shanekiss308 11 месяцев назад +8

    Really not a stylus guy and that seems to be the only separation between the plus and the ultra that matters, so this helped me make that decision. Thanks!

    • @christopherdiaz1350
      @christopherdiaz1350 11 месяцев назад

      Speakers, are better on the ultra, so is the camera and has anti reflective. Battery is slightly better.

    • @TDubya811
      @TDubya811 11 месяцев назад +1

      Cameras, if that matters to you

  • @youngn8464
    @youngn8464 4 месяца назад +1

    This was a great comparison. I tend to hold out on upgrading until I almost feel forced. I have thr S21 and it's no longer charging properly so it's plugged in throughout the day. You've helped me narrow it down to the + and Ultra. I'll be going to the store to get a feel for them both in ky hands.

  • @joelnormal4876
    @joelnormal4876 3 месяца назад +1

    I'm upgrading my phone in a few dais, and this video has been perfect - exactly what I was looking for! Thank you for such an in depth look at stuff ai'm actually likely to use :)

  • @amazingnaturals979
    @amazingnaturals979 4 месяца назад +3

    "I don't have particularly small hands" (as he displays his gigantic long fingers) 😂

  • @thomasfeltes1041
    @thomasfeltes1041 11 месяцев назад +4

    Who made the plus bigger 😢

  • @josephmuniz9959
    @josephmuniz9959 11 месяцев назад +5

    So correct me if I’m wrong but, won’t putting a screen protector on the ultra negate the less reflective screen? I like the look of these phones a lot, I just don’t like One UI. I feel as though Pixel and Motorola makes the best UI. So would you use the regular S24?

  • @graypy
    @graypy 10 месяцев назад

    6:47 This kind of feature already exists on all Androids, even my 3 year old Xiaomi. it looks like after the launch of Samsung's unpack. The method is according to your phone settings, if I just hold down the power button until Google Assistant appears and there it will appear "search screen" and "translate"

  • @katmancilla5777
    @katmancilla5777 5 месяцев назад +1

    I have the s24 regular and I love it. I have small hands and it's even a tiny bit big for me. I came from the iPhone 13 mini and so it's a step up as far as size. The features and cameras are exactly what I needed!

  • @zKonGz
    @zKonGz 11 месяцев назад +5

    We have the 512GB version of Galaxy S24 in Thailand. I just purchased it (512GB) for $868 USD with the double capacity upgrade as part of the pre-order promotion. We are also receiving the new Exynos chip. In the past, this chip had a tendency to get hot, which could lead to throttling issues. Some S20 models even experienced screen burn due to overheating problems. I hope the performance improves this year.

    • @zKonGz
      @zKonGz 11 месяцев назад

      I am using S20 Plus Snapdragon version which I bought from an import shop so I have no problem. The device is working fine as of today. I am in a Samsung Galaxy facebook group in Thailand, that is how I learned about the complaints. @@meqdadfn

    • @zKonGz
      @zKonGz 11 месяцев назад

      The S24 that I am ordering will arrive at the end of this month. So, I haven't had a chance to try it yet.@@meqdadfn

    • @apegrasshoplizard
      @apegrasshoplizard 10 месяцев назад

      I thought Samsung ditched Exynos for Snapdragon. I prefer snapdragon much more.

    • @zKonGz
      @zKonGz 10 месяцев назад

      @@apegrasshoplizardYeah, Exynos returns this year. The device is warm all the time but performance wise it is ok.

  • @vyvynylification
    @vyvynylification 11 месяцев назад +4

    If the s24 had a few upgrades like 12gb ram and maybe a few other things, I might go for it. It doesn't seem to offer enough upgrades on paper over my s22. The plus does, but I think it's a bit too big. Maybe the base model S25 is the phone I've been waiting for..? Or maybe I should get the s24+, I might like the size better than I think now

    • @wildprodigy
      @wildprodigy 11 месяцев назад

      In your case, since you have a s22. My opinion is wait at least until s25. Since the s20, modern smartphones are really good with only small upgrades so I would wait 3 years or more before an upgrade for the foreseeable future

    • @Cad7TB
      @Cad7TB 11 месяцев назад +3

      If you live in the US, i recommend going to your local Best Buy and check out the S24 series. Once you have them in person is a different story

    • @NorthweSteelheadJunkies
      @NorthweSteelheadJunkies 11 месяцев назад

      S24 ultra 512GB does have 12 gb ram...

    • @Cad7TB
      @Cad7TB 11 месяцев назад

      @@NorthweSteelheadJunkies I think he's referring to the regular S23 which only has 8GB of ram and the 24+ and Ultra have 12GB

    • @christopherdiaz1350
      @christopherdiaz1350 11 месяцев назад +4

      Battery life on S22 is trash. I would go S23 or S24 plus if you got the cash.

  • @stefanmohler2994
    @stefanmohler2994 11 месяцев назад +14

    That anti-reflection is insane!
    Edit: I prefer the look of the aluminum as well. I might go for the 24+. The fact that they brought back 2k displays to a model lower than the Ultra is dope in my opinion.

    • @stefanwagener
      @stefanwagener 10 месяцев назад +2

      Being an Ultra user I actually want to go back to smaller phones and the better brightness of the new generation would be a big plus when being outside, but the anti-reflection is an even better improvement. I guess now I need to wait for the S25 getting that anti-reflection as well.

  • @Avroxyy-jo2be
    @Avroxyy-jo2be 10 месяцев назад

    Google Assistant already has "screen search" which is basically Samsungs implimentation of "circle search", processing and cameras aside the largest feature to look forward to is Samsungs live translation. The feature is only available when you have network connectivity though, meaning if your connection is stable enough for a phone call but not to access the internet then its unavailable. But with network connectivity being necessary what's stopping Samsung from implementing the same features on their previous S generation considering its processing power?

  • @Antisympathy
    @Antisympathy 8 месяцев назад

    I’m excited to be getting the s24 soon.🎉 I looked up the phone and saw some bad reviews saying it can’t hold charge, overheating frequently, security updates everyday, and dull colors on the screen. How is it though because I only seen good reviews on RUclips…?

  • @PunkyBrewsta
    @PunkyBrewsta 11 месяцев назад +19

    Just ordered the S24 Plus! Upgrading from S22 Ultra.

    • @yamahass66
      @yamahass66 10 месяцев назад +3

      Congrats no difference

    • @PunkyBrewsta
      @PunkyBrewsta 10 месяцев назад +6

      @@yamahass66 oh, I don't believe that. 4 GB more of memory, better display, battery and processor!

    • @yamahass66
      @yamahass66 10 месяцев назад

      @PunkyBrewsta 4gb more memory? What are you going to do with that? Display is worse, colours are off due to that coating I guess. Compared it with my S21 display before I sent my s24U back and the display on s21 is better. Waterfalls will look grey and mushy for example. Main camera is better on s21 daylight. And I did not notice any difference with processor.

    • @2phonesss
      @2phonesss 10 месяцев назад +15

      ​@@yamahass66you said "no difference" and then proceeded to list all the things you found different 🙃

    • @godfather5420
      @godfather5420 3 месяца назад +2

      @@2phonesss lol 😂

  • @SkyChady
    @SkyChady 11 месяцев назад +8

    Excellent review, probably the best one out there.
    I got no use for the s-pen, and not going to take any photos of the moon, so the S24+ is my phone of choice.

    • @Brisingrr_
      @Brisingrr_ 10 месяцев назад +1

      Same logic except hoping Exynos doesn't disappoint. Don't have a choice in Australia

  • @muchis
    @muchis 11 месяцев назад +3

    Great comparison thank you!
    pd: for measuring battery loss I think the usage of % is not correct as they have different sizes batteries
    1% of 1000mAh is 10maAh
    1% of 2000mAh is 20maAh
    so the one with a bigger battery lost more in total by losing 1% than the smaller one

    • @RezaQorib96
      @RezaQorib96 10 месяцев назад +1

      Using % is correct in terms of practical daily usage. You don't care about the actual mAh that you have left in your phone, you care about the %

    • @muchis
      @muchis 10 месяцев назад

      @@RezaQorib96 Not really what I meant, you do care about the % as an user. But a phone with a bigger capacity by definition will lose less % in comparison with one with a smaller one.
      So when you see the %, you must factor in the fact that batteries are different sizes, so if they both lose the same amount of %, it means the one with the bigger battery actually isn't as efficient, and lost technically more battery than the other one.
      In reality you, again, as the user, would expect that the phone with the bigger battery to drain its % at a longer rate.
      So yes, you do care about the actual mAh when comparing % loses between phones

    • @RezaQorib96
      @RezaQorib96 10 месяцев назад +1

      @@muchis ​ I think it's already common knowledge that more advanced phones take up more power, so people shouldn't look for the more advanced phone for the battery life. However, I appreciate Samsung in calibrating the correct battery capacity (and the power usage of the phone itself) that makes the three phones almost have identical battery life from 100% to 0. I think they first set an ideal battery life time for the most common usage, then they spend the effort to design the phones to meet that number

    • @MrCmon113
      @MrCmon113 3 месяца назад

      @@RezaQorib96 You're right that what matters is the hours of use you get out of them, but other reviewers did get longer times with the Plus and Ultra. Imo you have to use them until they actually die to get accurate results.

  • @ConsciousRobot
    @ConsciousRobot 10 месяцев назад +2

    I had a screenshot of a shipping label and using the circle to search function on the tracking number it automatically copies and loads it into tracking on Google. It even knew that it was specifically fedex. Very cool.