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I think Alex, maybe 1 person in 100 thinks they’re a photographer, and more realistically 1 person in a thousand actually is. I was in France last weekend (❤) walked across the Seine at about 8pm, so kinda dark, there was a boat load of people going under the bridge, i whipped out my phone and did what 999/1000 people actually do……point and shoot…… i did it a few times, and every single shot was stunning. Clear, vivid, in focus, beautifully crisp and caught the moment. And that has been my experience with this, and indeed my last few Samsungs. They deliver a vibrant fun image and preserve a wonderful memory. Surely we cant ask for anymore than that?
That's a great point! We tech reviewers like to focus on the issues, but like you said for the majority of use cases the phone will perform beautifully. The update seems to have quite a few things though, I like that they listened to feedback. Have a great week Paul!
I am genuinely shocked by how bad the s24 is. I just got mine today and I have the iPhone 15 and boy oh boy. The s24 is completely inferior to the iPhone 15 in every single way. I was very very surprised. The graphics, speakers, cameras, and overall feel and apps is very very very bad compared to the ip15
🥰 Thanks so much Richard! hey the iPhones are great, especially the latest Pro. For me it's hard to let go of all the productivity features Sammy gives us
I upgraded my iPhone 13 pro max to a S23 ultra to an S24 plus. For me, it's a much better option and quite a bit easier on the wallet. 😊 Full apple ecosystem jump to all Samsung over the last 6 months, with no regrets.
Nice! I know how tricky that move can be, but glad you made it! Definitely good options on both sides but I think for productivity, Samsung offers quite a bit more
@@JMJAZZR51As someone considering an upgrade from an S21 Ultra to maybe S23 Ultra or S24 Plus, do you find yourself missing the S-Pen and the camera functionality? I'm not a big camera guy so the camera should be fine for me. I think I could squeeze a year or more out of this phone but I also know this is probably the last year Samsung will offer a trade in over 500 for the S21 series.
I upgraded drom S23U to S24U and it's been 3 weeks I'm using it and I would say it's still the best phone ever. It's just feels luxurious. The screen and camera are outstanding.
I have got the AI feature in my Samsung S23 Ultra via software update. Nothing special that the tech reviewers praise on channels. It feels more gimmicky like Bixby or hand gesture that @SamsungMobile brought in Galaxy S6 that was a failure too
S24U Vs iPhone 15PM. They both do all the same thing, except the Samsung has an amazing screen, no stupid pill cutout, and the S-pen which is a great bonus! So glad to be onto android!
Absolutely! It's amazing how much we can do on Samsung phones. It feels like they just like saying yes to customers 🥰 So much packed in their devices...
The iPhone pill is for 3D Face-ID something only Honor and Huawei also have. It is one feature that differentiates it from run of the mill Android, and Apple would be stupid to change it because people put form over function. Next year we get a pin-hole as Apple is developing an under-display sensor for 3D. But the face ID is one of the main features I buy an iPhone for. Without it, it would be just another Android looking device and if you know anything about branding, that is shooting yourself in the foot.
@@colinbooth531 lol 😂 that’s what u Samsung worshippers claim every year with those half baked gimmicky features that don’t work well in the real world all Samsung cares about is having bloated specs
Gotta get both. Use to go back and forth and finally I said that's it! Have 15 pro, z fold 5 and using both all the time is just so releaving. Use the fold most of the time but have my iphone for communication mostly. If you can afford both just do it, I had some trade ins, promo codes so all that put a dent in $$. But, if I had to have just one phone.. go with s24 ultra all day. 15 pro sucks to be honest compared to the fold but having both it doesn't matter. I didn't go with s23 ultra or get s24 because I didn't want to carry 2 slabs all the time and having smaller pro and fold is easier to carry if I'm out. I also have Galaxy watch 6 classic and apple watch. Sometimes I wear apple watch and sometimes the galaxy.
Loving the content man but… Hmmmm a lot of nit picking here. It’s a new device which will have initial issues. Hence software updates. Getting tired of seeing RUclipsrs usually from ios who come out with the same comments about android. Almost becomes predicable. No phone is perfect. Just don’t become that typical reviewer who rants and rants about little things! Nice vid anyway
Yeah, I get you, man. No worries. I'm just saying this because I care. I've been using Samsung for a while now and I know they can do better. I mean, I called the S23U the phone of the year last year before anyone else did. But I think it's fair to criticize them when we're paying so much for a smartphone. Same thing with Apple. I gave them a hard time for overheating the iPhone and nerfing the iPad.
I particularly love "nitpicking" reviews because I feel like it gives a potential consumer information they didn't know they needed. I want reviews that get into the nitty gritty so I don't waste thousands of dollars on something that looks nice compared against another phone, but in reality, there are a lot of little issues that would maybe be a deal breaker for some. Like the shutter lag. That's a main deal breaker for me, so it's between the OnePlus 12, iPhone 15 pro max and the SGx24U.
I've had it for a month and I'm very disappointed. Coming from an S20! I'm having connection issues with both wifi and data. I go to the browser, and it either says there is no connection or it takes 7 mins to load. I changed my wifi multiple times, i lowered my data from 5g to 4g and nothing! My screen still doesn't look vibrant. My front facing camera makes melanated skin look flats and orange! My s20's front camera looks more accurate. I tried on some other melanated fruend abd they dmsaid they looked ashey. I'm a photographer, how can i edit on this when colors are accurate?
In my quick tests, the levels are actually just two (level 1 doesn't do anything and leaves it as it was, level 2 slightly adds more saturation and level 3 does that again.) At level 3 I found content to have too much green and red. So I manually toned those down in the sliders above. That got to pretty much a similar picture to what I had on the S23U (which would be close to the S22U too)
Also turn on the extra bright toggle and it's gorgeous. I don't even have to turn my brightness slider up when you using this much at all and it doesn't really effect the battery but looks stunning.
2:14 call it whatever you want, pictures of moving subjects still end up blurry and unusable. And that's on auto mode (I really don't think many people use 50 or 200 mpix modes). Year after year after year - the same thing. Competition solved it a long time ago, so I guess the main reason why Samsung ignores that are users that are "ok" with blurry pictures of people, kids, pets...
I do wish they'd fix it. Why can't they use the amazing 'AI' to work out when there's a moving subject and raise the shutter speed and balance the ISO, etc to compensate?
@@AlexGTechyeah, right ? All that talk about hardware and AI magic and still - my prehistoric Iphone 6 takes better pics of moving subjects. I'd understand if it was fresh problem that needs to be solved in month or two, but the same issue has been present on every Samsung phone. The worse thing is that it seems like - they just don't care about resolving it.
The purpose of a smartphone is to to point and shoot. Sure u can use a tripod and pro mode but we re talking about a smartphone here. I take it out of my pocket to capture the moment. Was a Samsung S user since S6. The same every year.
@@JohnAliakiozoglou I think exactly the same thing. Adding features and "features" (that most of the users will try once, twice or never) without solving the basics makes no sense.
@@JohnAliakiozoglou I honestly didn't think the S23 Ultra had as many isses, unlike my S22U. It feels like a 'leap' year of sorts where every other year it's great out of the gates.
I kept my ZFold5 over the S24 Ultra because of the inconsistent performance of the camera. I took an entire week to compare both devices side by side and my ZFold5 produced photos that were just as good as the S24 Ultra and in some cases better. When the S24 Ultra took a good photo it was really good but when it wasn't it was very poor. If I received the update during my evaluation period I probably would have chosen the S24 Ultra. I think I'm going to wait and see what the ZFold 6 has to offer before deciding which one to use long term. I did purchase a Tab S9 in anticipation of trading in my Fold and using a tablet plus S24 Ultra and I've been very pleased with it.
I am so impressed by the Fold 5 still. I think that is a good approach to wait for the ZF6. If it has similar camera specs and comes with the built-in S-Pen I'd struggle to find a reason for the S24U
I currently have the s22+ and I have been holding off for months on upgrading, im so indecisive wheather to stick with the plus model which everyone says looks better or go with my gut and get the ultra which i have wanted for years but always bailed out of getting.
Hey, I switched from an iPhone 15 Pro Max to this S24U. I think the iPhone takes better portraits, but the images on this phone are sharper now. I also prefer the pro mode on this phone, even though the portraits aren't as good. Overall, this phone feels really solid and durable.
Awesome! I've definitely been getting so much more out of the S24U in comparison with the iPhone. Samsung has a couple of things to fix but overall this is a beast, like you said a solid device
All upgrades are minimal from here on out on all devices. Flagships are easily good for at least 5 years at this point, depending on software, and security updates.
Personally, I still don't understand what everyone is complaining about regarding the "vividness". I always prefer a more natural coloring of everything. I run my S23 Ultra in Natural and I run the S24 Ultra in Natural mode. Even after the update, I played with the settings, and it just convinced me to go right back to Natural.
I upgraded from the S23U. I wasn't going to, but the deals meant I paid about £60 after deals, freebies and trade-ins. On paper, I was not expecting much; it looked like an iterative sideways upgrade, and it transpired that it was a bit more of a downgrade for me (cameras ATM even after the update - very inconsistent). Battery life is similar to S23U, as is performance. I never complained about the speed of day-to-day stuff on the S23U, so the S24U makes little noticeable difference. I have not used any AI that will come to the S23U. The flat display was a bonus as I could finally wear a tempered screen protector. But what they gave they took away as a tempered screen protector will ruin the anti-glare display's benefits! I kept it as the net cost was nominal. I would only recommend an upgrade from the S23U with good deals. For those upgrading from older phones, the S23U and S24U are both excellent but more just two variants of the same phone rather than any noteworthy differences.
That is a deal I wouldn't be able to pass on either but I agree, I think they messed up the camera software by introducing that 5X lens. That's my guess anyway.
S24 CAMERA SUCKS! I HATE THIS PHONE! I HATE IT SOOOO MUCH S23 WAS THE BEST PHONE EVER AND AT&T FORCED ME TO UPGRADE AND I AM CRYING ALL THE TIME SINCE I GOT THIS PHONE.
Best review I've seen in the dozens I've watched so far, while trying to decide whether I want to upgrade from the 20+ to another Samsung but paying for the same shutter lag issue. Love that there's a workaround for this. Would you recommend the SGs24U over iPhone 15 for camera specs? I know the overall iPhone isn't as powerful, but I just want to stop missing out on important memories because my shutter speed is so laggy. 😭
That tiny nick is probably from your phone holder. You can get it touched up . But take care while filming. It won't shake that phone. I have not purchased it yet . But a family member has he is a botanist. He loves it, hangs it around his neck, and at the back has armour clear put on its the way . ✌️
Yes, that's why I added that footage of me using the holder. It has rubber padding, and on the first day I was only using a leather sleeve with felt inner lining rather than a case or a skin. So maybe in the 'faffing'of taking it out of the sleeve and attaching the holder it got nicked...
I got my S24u yesterday. I can't believe anyone works consider this shitty screen acceptable? Videos look worse than on my 6y old beater Note9. Wtf?! Why is no one taking and comparing this?!
I love the 24 Ultra, but I prefer the look and feel of S22 Ultra. 24 Ultra is too heavy and huge, and if you put case on, it will just add to its already bulky built.
Until you properly OWN A SAMSUNG YOU KNOW. GAMERS IS BEAUTIFUL. TO JUST GET A LEND 😂 YOU JUST GUESS. AND WHY HAVE A FOLD 5AND A ULTRAS24 THts almost silly . Common. Ai is something interesting. Have a beautiful time and I was the one to sit back and watch the phone not the people on RUclips. I'm the first one to say Nah. It's 👌 and I'm buying one for my Son. Shhh a secret. He knows how to work all this blind folded and he really deserves. Always put armour clear on the back the first thing to do. And there no shake . I feel its a great thing . Enjoy. It's the first phone that will see the moon 🌙 and more go It's perfect. Thanks guys ✌️
a) subscribed your channel, amazing video! b) have a 22 ultra, 23 ultra and 24 ultras within my people, the 24 ultra portrait is unable to focus 6 out of 10 times. Want to sell now, dont know if they will fix it. [My profession requires me a lot of photography, and these ultras are generally hands down great, but the protrait, that is my own requirement is so much pain that I have contacted samsung official itself.]
I wanted to see if there was any criticism of the every day usage stuff to make sure I wasn't making a mistake with the S24, but turns out it is just criticism of the camera in ways most people probably won't care enough about. I respect the review nonetheless, because he is just sharing his use case but also realize he likely considers himself a professional photographer/video Grapher of sorts and cameras are just subjective mostly on smartphones. I personally find the pixels to have the best cameras in my opinion for example. Anywho, since most of the video is just walking about a camera and myself alongside most others aren't photographers and may just share something on social media or whatevs at best I'd say as long as ypu don't mind the squared corners/bigger phone then it doesn't sound like too much criticism while also offering more than iphones do at the moment since they have none of AI that can actually be useful ironically even in photography/cameras.
The resolution of the display is only slightly increased from the note 10 plus. I'd rather get a higher resolution in exchange for removing the stylus and selfie camera. The haptic feedback is better on the Sony xperia, and it needs SD card expansion. Samsung is slowly turning into apple by removing stuff that everyone expects to be there. They want you to buy the more expensive phone instead of upgrading the storage with SD card on your own terms.
I hate my S24's camera. It DOES have shutter lag. Especially in low-light scenarios. I used my in-laws iPhone 11 and it takes better photos in low-light scenarios, even with moving subjects! If the basic 11 can do that, I can only imagine how the current Pro series would look! Oh yeah, don't even get me started on they take videos in comparison!
I absolutely love my s24 ultra i have only used their j7 prime then switched to 13pm and a Medium budget Oppo after i switched to s24 ultra now i dont even need a pc to work on!! The s-pen and multitasking and great cameras for me its a master piece, i will use this very long long time 😊❤
When it nails it, it absolutely nails it. It's like you said, a masterpiece for productivity. Some of the issues I am still seeing are all fixable I think.
I know this was a while ago bu event my s22 had the ai futures it dont even lag is no purpose of getting new samsungs when you will get the same update in less than 3 mounths
Can you remind me the last time I actually used the iPhone outside of these reviews? I think you'd have to back to the 13 Pro Max... 14 Pro Max collected dust, 13 Mini collected dust and now the 15 Pro Max is my occasional Airdrop device 😅
100% yes. But I'd also consider the 15 Pro Max and the S23 Ultra. I love the S24 Ultra and its very capable, but you have to take into consideration your other devices, your family and friends, the services you use too. I know how tricky it can be to switch ecosystems or at least mix them up.
Upgrade it. You won't regret. And try to use it in front of your friends without case and change the wallpaper to the colorful one. Trust me. They will stare on your phone. The design and the display are outstanding.
I recently upgraded from a 13 Pro to Pixel 8 Pro. I had been on Apple since my last Samsung S9+. They made huge leaps in functionality and polish. I find myself really appreciating the little extras in Android 14 (even more since I revived my Nova Launcher setup). Apples ecosystem is kinda hard to eject from (I'm in the US and iMessage lock in is a real thing) but so far I have been very happy. The cameras and AI bits are very cool. Go for it.
@@NJMike67 I’ve thought about the Pixel 8 Pro too. It’s what I like about Android, the choices. If Apple were to make a folding phone or update IOS to do multi tasking, put icons where you want etc, I would probably stay with Apple. As it is, I want to change. I sold my AWU and bought a Garmin Fenix 7X, so I have already started the process.
A big secret if there is moving while taking a picture, try using the video camera and honestly take a snap with in the video. Most of the time, we video somehow. it's so nice .from a long-time phone user .
I appreciate that, that is so nice to hear! Honestly... I was up until 4AM editing this so hearing this keeps me motivated and makes it feel worthwhile! Have a great rest of the weekend 🙏🏼
Great video as always. A few points which are preventing me switching from iPhone: 1. Screen issue - you just don’t get this with Apple, pretty much all displays across their devices from MacBooks to iPhones are same colour profiles. 2. Camera consistency - again, you just own what you’re getting with iPhones when taking a shot and also doesn’t change if you change to 48mp etc. 3. Software just isn’t as reliable. macOS is a big dealbreaker with the ecosystem, I know there’s that link to Windows workaround but it’s just not the same - integration is just not as good. I’d love to switch to Samsung but I still think there’s reservations for this.
Agree on the inconsistency between lenses. That 50MP looks pretty different between main and 5X lenses. I can't challenge the MacOS point either. It's still a pain today to move things between Android and Mac. There are workarounds but it's not as convenient
Yeah expertraw - 50mp is broken It’s really horrible Even the 24mp was like an afterthought I feel like Samsung releases half baked items every year. This is going to be my last Samsung phone. Really tired of there games
This Title feels way to Clickbait. The "Problems" are not really Problems. My S24 Ultra easily last 2 Days, and when i dont use it much it lasts 3 Days. I love this Phone! And my Photos are 99% really great!
The annual clickbait videos released by "tech reviewers". Wow, this phone is much better than this. After a while, This phone is not what i thought it was. The latter is better. As long as they are getting views. Not so much about the actual information given.
If you're looking for a video that only talks about how great everything is, then this channel isn't for you. I'm just sharing my experiences here, so if you don't agree with me, at least have the decency to make a real argument. Otherwise, you just sound like a whiny, entitled, petulant brat.
I've been in the same boat as you, I can't decide between OnePlus 12 And the Samsung Galaxy s24 ultra. But I have noticed a major difference in Samsung's "social media aesthetics" are superior. OnePlus is the best budget, all-around powerful and fast phone. But Samsung just has that edge with photography. The only thing that's a deal breaker for me is the shutter lag, which he touched on in the video. My fiance has a OnePlus and I have the s20+, my photos are so vivid, sharp, contrast is nice, and looks professional for still shots. His OnePlus 7 photos were very drab, unpleasant colors for food photography -- they were a bit dulled and greyish, but he does have a 7 🤣 His micro shots are better though. My s20+ struggled with focusing close shots. Best of luck!
My pleasure! I think it could be a 'simple' algorythmic change actually. I noticed the blurry shots are all pre-determined 1/33 shutter speed. I mean, at low light I get that we might want to get as much light as possible, but this amazing Galaxy AI brain should think "Hang on, that's a moving object, let's increase shutter speed" 😅 I am not an expert but doing this manually like I showed here sorta fixes it...
@@AlexGTech it's one of the main reasons I didn't upgrade. I'm on s23 and waiting for them fix that issue before I upgrade next. It's an easy fix but they aren't doing it.
I switched from an iPhone 13 pro. I have enjoyed my experience so far. I am still waiting for apps to focus update support to the phone due to constant crashes and stutters, but I am happy with it but feel uncontent. I feel being in this tech space has made me unappreciative of what I have because I have the income to have this amazing phone. This phone is amazing, but honestly with my use case an A54 5G would be more than enough for me. I don't do much. Still a beautiful gadget and only costed me $350 after taxes cause I got $1000 for my 13 pro
I have the S24 Ultra and it is a good phone. However, the biggest dissapointment is the photo quality. Even after the update, the photos look too oversharpened, especially in Expert RAW. As a result, I have actually preferred the images from the OnePlus 12 as it doesn't suffer from this problem.
@@mjjones1045 I don't know what Samsung did, but it is not looking good as they are starting to fall behind photo wise. The only thing that is good is the video.
Lol i knew it..i commented on your other video about this...your reviews are rinse reoeat every year....i use to love your channel unless i saw your pattern....
Not being funny or anything mate, but can you please be specific. I am open to feedback and that is how I learn but I can't do much with what you are giving me.
I’m loving mine. Navigating the phone and the animations are so snappy and fast. It just feels powerful. For now while I’m enjoying it so much my 15pm will be my second phone. They are both really good and make an awesome pair. Best of both worlds.
Been great (not better or worse than my S23U) but at home it has been better, since I used some Advanced WiFi features to change the bands it was using. Worth checking it out! under Wifi, Just click on the 3 dots and go into Intelligent Wi-Fi - Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap Intelligent Wifi a bunch of times. That will enable Connectivity Labs. It shows you the Wifi bands its been using but more importantly, it lets you inspect your Home Wifi, so at the very least you can tell when a router is poorly configured, or perhaps not placed in the best location.
I use a MacBook and Apple Watch and see no reason to swap out permanently to Android only due to the benefits of an Apple ecosystem being greater than the sum of its parts. So an iPhone will always be part of my baggage and being honest, these days, I am not missing a lot going from any phone to another, unless you are a diehard s-pen user, which I am not, not used it on the S23U or so far on the S24U.
Can't blame you there... I couldn't get on with the Galaxy Watch myself. The notifications weren't consistent and sometimes there would be a barrage of them 😅 Using a Garmin now which has way less functionality but has everything I need without needing a specific phone
I got rid of my iphone 14pm for the s24u and seriously regret it. The camera on my unit is so slow its borderline useless. It crashes every other time i open the selfie camera.. it takes 5 seconds to actually open and take a picture when it doesnt freeze.. the picture quality and colours are wildly inconsistent between the lenses.... all of the AI imo is a gimick and there are other apps that can do the same things like google lense circle to search etc... im actually convinced all the reviewers are getting paid by samsung.. for a phone that costs £1250 its actually trash (except the screen/display which is incredible). My oneplus 7 pro felt smoother with half the issues ive had so far. Think im getting rid of this for the xiaomi 14 ultra or iphone 16 in sept.... utterly disappointed.
@@xhorizon0819 seems to be quite a few faulty units from what I've seen... Either way, glad I returned it... I'm liking the Xiaomi 14 ultra a lot better.
i got my old phone from oTher brand that is around months older than samsung s20 and 1 phone that released year 2016 both flagship phones in their Time, all is working and now i tried this s24 ultra. i feel like everything is running smooth. game, camera and those AI, its all amazing to me now
HI aLEX😊❤. THX for this great Video as always❤. Not much time for cutting and remastering... No problem for me. and thx for your Opinion a few month ago if i should sell mz S23U 256. I sold it for 790 Euro. (bought it for 750) and got the s24u512 for 1200Euro incl. samsung care. I like the titanium colour , the flat screen and much more... And to be honest..AI...😂 .. even when this feature wasnt there, i would have bought it.🎉 Next "Problem" will be ... the Zfold 6 will come in Summer😮😮😮😂
Thanks so much Tom! Appreciate your understanding. Wow that sounds like you got a great deal! And agree, Z Fold 6 is going to be amazing. My wallet cries already 😅
Came here cos I've been disappointed with Marques Brownlee's downturn. This was a great video, funny it was a low quality one in your eyes. Liked and subscribed. I'll probably order your sponsor Hollyland Lark M2, dependent on whether it can be used in conjunction with Bluetooth headphones. Cheers
I'm the idiot that walks around with the S24U in one product and the Zfold 5 in the other pocket because I'm an idiot 😅 Honestly if Samsung would give the Zfold 6 or 7 the 5X periscope lens I MIGHT be able to carry just one phone 😅
I just don't like OneUI otherwise for price to hardware I would go with samsung but for now I'll stick with vanilla android and pixels, I just wish they would go balls to the wall for the processor with tensor rather than it being an obvious downgrade from the best qualcomm have to offer.
You nailed it with the Pixel... After a few months I decided to get rid of mine, I loved the experience but it wasn't on par with others in some aspects. But I like where they're going. Better display and really nice UI
@@AlexGTech The main reason why I would switch is Apple watch. Currently using Galaxy watch 4 classic it's great but it's pretty laggy. Heard that Apple watch comes with better software support and hardware. So that would be main reason for the switch.
Just upgraded from s23ultra to iphone 15 pro Max. My thoughts. Ios looks just better. But ui have more options. Ui feel faster but ios feel smoother. S23’s screen is more vibrant but tru tone is amazing. Battery wise iPhone last longer. Camera. Landscape pictures looks better on samsung but people and moving objects better on iPhone. I miss swipe back gesture. And fast charging. In almost a year of using s23 ultra I have used multitasking maybe 4 times. Unlocking I prefer face Id. My priorities smoothness and camera. So overall I am happy with my choice. I was hestating between 15 pro max and s24ultra. Yes iPhone is boring but I was playing with both of these phones and liked more iPhone. In my opinion two of the best phones available now.
That's good, balanced assessment! I agree with FaceID, for most situations. I wish everyone would do what the Fold 5 or Sony Xperia do with the side button to unlock
In normal photo mode, when I want to take a 5x 50MP photo, the phone uses the 200MP sensor instead of the telephoto 5x 50MP sensor. But on photo 5x 12MP uses the telephoto one, and the 12MP looks better. Why?
Exactly what I was experiencing, and reported in my previous video. I am not sure why but I was hoping the new update fixed that, but havent tested it yet
Would it be possible for you to make a comparison video of uploading story and post quality in Instagram for both videos and photos between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra? Samsung announced that they have done a partnership with insta for optimisation
Grat idea! I have used that in my first S24U review, but I didn't compare it with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. First impressions? I thought the audio was great but the selfie camera doesn't really help, blown out skies and very shaky footage. But the main camera or using "Duo" on Insta worked a treat! Here is that video: ruclips.net/video/pygLcclFfJ4/видео.html
Samsung's part of the gorilla Glass is the only one that can scratch quite easily. I think there's something they are not telling us. For the photos, don't wait for the Sun to start rising or start falling, the photos will turn extremely yellow. Take the pictures on a cooler day or during the morning hours or early evening hours, that is for outdoor photos
the entire Expert RAW mode seems broken to be honest. HAven't tested the latest update so much but it feels better, less noisy, but the white balance is still a bit weird...
I have the S24u.. Personally I think the Video and pics are subpar to the 15pm.. I mean I shoot alot of video..and for me to get noise outdoor shoots is not good...
I think in low light you'd have to use Pro video. I think using Pro Video makes the S24U video really competitive. The problem is not that intuitive, whereas the iPhone is a little easier for most people. Although as soon as light dips, the iPhone struggles too.
Have a fold 5 and new 24 ultra, the ultra blows my fold 5 away. Screen quality , battery life , cameras, smoothness. Really disappointing cameras on my fold 5 are a deal breaker for me which is why I bought the ultra. Tried a 15 pro max but the overly slow animations , poor zoom when taking pictures of my soon playing football , messy screen of apps without an app drawer all were deal breakers too.
Yes, I think if Samsung got better cameras on the Fold, many people would go for that instead of the S24U. Couldn't agree more on the speed of operating iOS. Never noticed that until I tried Android 😅
Great video you're the only one I heard mention about the speakers.. I had the s23 ultra and these are way better.. they actually sound full and stereo separation is excellent I enjoyed your video thank you
Right?! I think they are finally better than the iPhones. The only thing to be aware of is cases or even our hands, the audio changes considerably if anything goes anywhere near that speaker opening. Great job though as it's finally better than the iPhone
Hello, I am curious about the photo editing application you are using in the S Pen section at 5:54. It appears to be an excellent color grading app for photographs. Thank you for your time.
Honestly, I am not sure I do! I mean I know it's a way to increase quality and reduce noise and make pictures appear higher resolution whilst maintaining smaller sizes, but what I'm experiencing is the opposite of that? I'm seeing the 50MP image in RAW look like it was taken in 2003 😆
@@AlexGTech The sensor bundles the elements in 12mp meaning it uses 4 together as one large element instead of one tiny one by itself in 50mp(48), the 12mp image is going to be better in low light because that binning. Maybe the apple phones do it better in low light with 50mp (I'm not sure) but if that's the case, certainly samsung would have room for improvement.
When I take a photo with my s24 ultra in 12 mp mode picture info shows 9mp, 50 mp shots seen 37 mp and 200 mp shots seen 150 mp in the photo infos. Any idea?
What about using BlackMagic Cam with the iPhone to actually get pro controls...I understand it should be in the IOS camera app. I'm just as frustrated about it, don't get me wrong, but that app is powerful, and allows full control of the iPhones camera's. I have a iPhone 15 Pro Max as my main phone, and a s24 (base model). I like both phones. The s24 seems snappier in scrolling and things, but that’s just a design decision by Apple to not speed up animations. I find the s24 to scroll too fast often. I’ll scroll right past what I was looking for, with just a simple scroll. I’m sure there’s a setting for it, but in it's base form, it's a little much. When it comes to the cameras, the iPhone takes the cake imho. The s24 takes great photos, but often lacks the dynamic range and color accuracy of the iPhone. Videos aren't even close. The iPhone is clearly the superior phone at capturing and processing video. I'm sure if I had the S24Ultra, that I would enjoy the camera more. But my reasoning for getting the s24 base, was size...I was looking for a smaller phone to take out with me. Not to mention, so I can use the iphone for capturing and content creation, and th s24 for things like social media, etc. Regardless, all these phones are great! You really can't go wrong with any of the flagships. They are all so close in performance, that it's a win win for all of us. This is crazy...but still prefer the IOS experience. I don't know what it is about it, but I just do. This is coming from a avid Android user, that only own Android devices (mainly Galaxy's) and was against iPhones for the longest time. My first iPhone was the 11 Pro Max. It was still working AMAZING when I traded it in. It was the best phone I owned up until that point. Came from the S8, to the 11 Pro Max.
I 100% recommend using BlackMagic's app with the iPhone. That's exactly what I said in my iPhone reviews. And that is what the real pros use too. I watched the behind the scenes of how they filmed the Apple event and they use that very app. And I agree, hard to go 'wrong' with these flagships, they just go about it in different ways and offer different pros and cons
@@AlexGTech I think you were the channel that I just recently watched, where you went in depth about the BlackMagic App and hoe amazing it actually is....I apologize, bc I've been watching so many of these videos, just out of pure curiosity, that I probably glossed right over the fact you were the channel that was advocating and showing viewers the power of that app. I watched that video prior to this one, the other day...so the chronological order was off, but I really appreciated your reviews, perspectives, and insights of using these phones and their camera systems. Truly is very helpful when trying to decide on which route to go, in a ever convoluted market!
I'm hearing this a lot! Can you share the details? Is this in the lowest brightness and with Extra Dim also? Are you seeing the grain everywhere or just on your wallpaper and UI elements?
@@AlexGTech yep buddy sure.....actually in my handset when i use the darkmode at bedtime there are lot of grains appearing on the screen in UI and with apps too which supports darkmode. I have raised this concern to samsung India but they are saying ita not a defect. I have posted on X too about this.
I found an article on Reddit that says resetting Accessibility Settings to default settings will fix this: www.reddit.com/r/S24Ultra/comments/1aceh9q/s24_ultra_potential_fix_for_display_quality_issues/?share_id=Bk9xBRsPZ1kkMuoSjvVaS
After being with s21u,s22u,s23u, Ultra series has gotten way too damn wide. I swear, my next phone is a Fold. Anything more than 75 mm in width is too much to handle.
yup! They are certainly the ones out there pushing lots of different form factors and software innovations. They screwed up on the camera software here but I hope they fix it soon!
@@AlexGTech hope so, can’t decide between that device or the iPhone 15 pro max lol, I don’t like Samsung anymore, shutter speed seems better on the Google and ofcourse the iPhone
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Thank you so much for watching this video today 🥰 The Galaxy S24 Ultra honeymoon period is certainly over... But is there still love for this incredible device? 🤔
Already testing the new updates to OneUI 6.1 so will be updating it here very soon! 🙏🏼Have a lovely day!
Any improvments in photo quality vs 23 ultrawith new update?
Still waiting on your s24 plus review Alex. Good video as always thank you.
mini ssd plus smartphone that's about it
Haven't really had a chance to test it fully yet, but the 50MP issue I was having seems to be gone
I think Alex, maybe 1 person in 100 thinks they’re a photographer, and more realistically 1 person in a thousand actually is. I was in France last weekend (❤) walked across the Seine at about 8pm, so kinda dark, there was a boat load of people going under the bridge, i whipped out my phone and did what 999/1000 people actually do……point and shoot…… i did it a few times, and every single shot was stunning. Clear, vivid, in focus, beautifully crisp and caught the moment. And that has been my experience with this, and indeed my last few Samsungs. They deliver a vibrant fun image and preserve a wonderful memory. Surely we cant ask for anymore than that?
That's a great point! We tech reviewers like to focus on the issues, but like you said for the majority of use cases the phone will perform beautifully. The update seems to have quite a few things though, I like that they listened to feedback. Have a great week Paul!
I am genuinely shocked by how bad the s24 is. I just got mine today and I have the iPhone 15 and boy oh boy. The s24 is completely inferior to the iPhone 15 in every single way. I was very very surprised.
The graphics, speakers, cameras, and overall feel and apps is very very very bad compared to the ip15
What? The apps oh boy you don't even have the phone
Another superb review update Alex 👍🏻 Good info 😄 I still can't drag myself away from disappointing iPhone upgrades 😆
🥰 Thanks so much Richard! hey the iPhones are great, especially the latest Pro. For me it's hard to let go of all the productivity features Sammy gives us
I upgraded my iPhone 13 pro max to a S23 ultra to an S24 plus. For me, it's a much better option and quite a bit easier on the wallet. 😊 Full apple ecosystem jump to all Samsung over the last 6 months, with no regrets.
Nice! I know how tricky that move can be, but glad you made it! Definitely good options on both sides but I think for productivity, Samsung offers quite a bit more
@@AlexGTech absolutely agree, and your videos definitely helped me make the jump!
Must be nice to have money to burn
@@J-qp3mv That's the great thing about Samsung, it wasn't that much out of pocket with their trade in program. Very little, actually.
@@JMJAZZR51As someone considering an upgrade from an S21 Ultra to maybe S23 Ultra or S24 Plus, do you find yourself missing the S-Pen and the camera functionality? I'm not a big camera guy so the camera should be fine for me. I think I could squeeze a year or more out of this phone but I also know this is probably the last year Samsung will offer a trade in over 500 for the S21 series.
What a gracious person you are in terms of your responses to the comments. It is a great chance for your viewers, your family and your close circle.
that's such a nice comment! Thank you 🙏🏼 I wish I could answer to every single one, but I definitely read them all! Have a lovely day 🙌🏼
I upgraded drom S23U to S24U and it's been 3 weeks I'm using it and I would say it's still the best phone ever. It's just feels luxurious. The screen and camera are outstanding.
Awesome! I do agree with the luxury aspect. This is such a refined device!
Sorry but the camera is rubbish
The camera is garbage for such an expensive device
@@mrkring1526 Honestly, I think it needs work. The latest update did improve things, but it's far from 'garbage' in my opinion
@mrkring1526 camera is flawless, tf you mean
I have got the AI feature in my Samsung S23 Ultra via software update. Nothing special that the tech reviewers praise on channels.
It feels more gimmicky like Bixby or hand gesture that @SamsungMobile brought in Galaxy S6 that was a failure too
S24U Vs iPhone 15PM. They both do all the same thing, except the Samsung has an amazing screen, no stupid pill cutout, and the S-pen which is a great bonus! So glad to be onto android!
Absolutely! It's amazing how much we can do on Samsung phones. It feels like they just like saying yes to customers 🥰 So much packed in their devices...
The iPhone pill is for 3D Face-ID something only Honor and Huawei also have. It is one feature that differentiates it from run of the mill Android, and Apple would be stupid to change it because people put form over function. Next year we get a pin-hole as Apple is developing an under-display sensor for 3D. But the face ID is one of the main features I buy an iPhone for. Without it, it would be just another Android looking device and if you know anything about branding, that is shooting yourself in the foot.
Spen that nobody really cares for is just something Samsung stuffs in their devices year after year most ppl don’t even use it
@@CashCollecta I'm sure you've canvassed all S24 Ultra owners and asked them. Just can't admit that apple are years behind.
@@colinbooth531 lol 😂 that’s what u Samsung worshippers claim every year with those half baked gimmicky features that don’t work well in the real world all Samsung cares about is having bloated specs
I traded my 15 pm recently and bought this masterpiece and Im glad I did that.
I want to switch to s24 ultra from 15 pro but idk if I can leave my apple watch ultra 2
I wish Samsung would come out with a smartwatch like the ultra 2
@@danielvargo4498 What 3 things do you love about your ultra 2
Gotta get both. Use to go back and forth and finally I said that's it! Have 15 pro, z fold 5 and using both all the time is just so releaving. Use the fold most of the time but have my iphone for communication mostly. If you can afford both just do it, I had some trade ins, promo codes so all that put a dent in $$. But, if I had to have just one phone.. go with s24 ultra all day. 15 pro sucks to be honest compared to the fold but having both it doesn't matter. I didn't go with s23 ultra or get s24 because I didn't want to carry 2 slabs all the time and having smaller pro and fold is easier to carry if I'm out. I also have Galaxy watch 6 classic and apple watch. Sometimes I wear apple watch and sometimes the galaxy.
It is a masterpiece to be fair. A few niggles here and there, but I don't think they are serious.
Loving the content man but… Hmmmm a lot of nit picking here. It’s a new device which will have initial issues. Hence software updates. Getting tired of seeing RUclipsrs usually from ios who come out with the same comments about android. Almost becomes predicable. No phone is perfect. Just don’t become that typical reviewer who rants and rants about little things! Nice vid anyway
Yeah, I get you, man. No worries. I'm just saying this because I care. I've been using Samsung for a while now and I know they can do better. I mean, I called the S23U the phone of the year last year before anyone else did. But I think it's fair to criticize them when we're paying so much for a smartphone. Same thing with Apple. I gave them a hard time for overheating the iPhone and nerfing the iPad.
I particularly love "nitpicking" reviews because I feel like it gives a potential consumer information they didn't know they needed. I want reviews that get into the nitty gritty so I don't waste thousands of dollars on something that looks nice compared against another phone, but in reality, there are a lot of little issues that would maybe be a deal breaker for some.
Like the shutter lag. That's a main deal breaker for me, so it's between the OnePlus 12, iPhone 15 pro max and the SGx24U.
One thing I genuinely like about Alex is that he replies or response to everyone comments.
I try 😊 thanks so much for coming over for this one 🙏🏼 without you, my viewers the channel doesn't exist. Wishing you a great rest of the weekend!
Great vid! I'm one week in after switching from iOS devices for 12 years - still adjusting but theres a lot to love!
WOW!! I am actually jealous of you, you're gonna love it!
Should I upgrade my mint noye 10 plus to s24 ultra
New subscriber here. Hope this channel will stay grounded and genuinely honest. Great content btw!
Thank you so much for the sub! Welcome aboard 🥰 And 100% that is the goal for the channel, to stay 'down to earth'
I've had it for a month and I'm very disappointed. Coming from an S20! I'm having connection issues with both wifi and data. I go to the browser, and it either says there is no connection or it takes 7 mins to load. I changed my wifi multiple times, i lowered my data from 5g to 4g and nothing! My screen still doesn't look vibrant. My front facing camera makes melanated skin look flats and orange! My s20's front camera looks more accurate. I tried on some other melanated fruend abd they dmsaid they looked ashey. I'm a photographer, how can i edit on this when colors are accurate?
The new update gave 3 levels of Vividness, right
so my question is
What level of the 3 levels of vividness is equal to the vividness of s22 ultra 🤔
In my quick tests, the levels are actually just two (level 1 doesn't do anything and leaves it as it was, level 2 slightly adds more saturation and level 3 does that again.) At level 3 I found content to have too much green and red. So I manually toned those down in the sliders above. That got to pretty much a similar picture to what I had on the S23U (which would be close to the S22U too)
YES
Level 2
Also turn on the extra bright toggle and it's gorgeous. I don't even have to turn my brightness slider up when you using this much at all and it doesn't really effect the battery but looks stunning.
Always worth the time to watch your reviews! Maybe a video with your favorite new uses or apps since getting the S24 Ultra.
Thanks so much!! I have my favourite accessories coming up but I love the idea of best apps/uses! Thank you 🙏🏼
2:14 call it whatever you want, pictures of moving subjects still end up blurry and unusable. And that's on auto mode (I really don't think many people use 50 or 200 mpix modes). Year after year after year - the same thing. Competition solved it a long time ago, so I guess the main reason why Samsung ignores that are users that are "ok" with blurry pictures of people, kids, pets...
I do wish they'd fix it. Why can't they use the amazing 'AI' to work out when there's a moving subject and raise the shutter speed and balance the ISO, etc to compensate?
@@AlexGTechyeah, right ? All that talk about hardware and AI magic and still - my prehistoric Iphone 6 takes better pics of moving subjects. I'd understand if it was fresh problem that needs to be solved in month or two, but the same issue has been present on every Samsung phone. The worse thing is that it seems like - they just don't care about resolving it.
The purpose of a smartphone is to to point and shoot. Sure u can use a tripod and pro mode but we re talking about a smartphone here. I take it out of my pocket to capture the moment. Was a Samsung S user since S6. The same every year.
@@JohnAliakiozoglou I think exactly the same thing. Adding features and "features" (that most of the users will try once, twice or never) without solving the basics makes no sense.
@@JohnAliakiozoglou I honestly didn't think the S23 Ultra had as many isses, unlike my S22U. It feels like a 'leap' year of sorts where every other year it's great out of the gates.
It basically feels like my s23 ultra just witha flat screen. That said not getting rid of my 23 ultra or my fold 5 they are keepers.
That combo is killer, for sure!
I kept my ZFold5 over the S24 Ultra because of the inconsistent performance of the camera. I took an entire week to compare both devices side by side and my ZFold5 produced photos that were just as good as the S24 Ultra and in some cases better. When the S24 Ultra took a good photo it was really good but when it wasn't it was very poor. If I received the update during my evaluation period I probably would have chosen the S24 Ultra. I think I'm going to wait and see what the ZFold 6 has to offer before deciding which one to use long term. I did purchase a Tab S9 in anticipation of trading in my Fold and using a tablet plus S24 Ultra and I've been very pleased with it.
I am so impressed by the Fold 5 still. I think that is a good approach to wait for the ZF6. If it has similar camera specs and comes with the built-in S-Pen I'd struggle to find a reason for the S24U
I think the fold 5 is one of the most underrated cameras out right now. It doesn't have the long range zoom but the pictures are great.
I currently have the s22+ and I have been holding off for months on upgrading, im so indecisive wheather to stick with the plus model which everyone says looks better or go with my gut and get the ultra which i have wanted for years but always bailed out of getting.
Just watched it mate. Surprised we didn’t bump into one another at Piccadilly Circus! Great vid 👍🏻
haha nice one! Yeah, that was mid Jan though 😅 Milking the footage
@@AlexGTech ...I know that feeling!! 😋
Hey, I switched from an iPhone 15 Pro Max to this S24U. I think the iPhone takes better portraits, but the images on this phone are sharper now. I also prefer the pro mode on this phone, even though the portraits aren't as good. Overall, this phone feels really solid and durable.
Awesome! I've definitely been getting so much more out of the S24U in comparison with the iPhone. Samsung has a couple of things to fix but overall this is a beast, like you said a solid device
All upgrades are minimal from here on out on all devices. Flagships are easily good for at least 5 years at this point, depending on software, and security updates.
Indeed, there's very little between them these days. Should be interesting to see how it all evolves from here.
Alex please advise me what do you prefer samsung fingerprint or Apple face id?
Personally, I still don't understand what everyone is complaining about regarding the "vividness". I always prefer a more natural coloring of everything. I run my S23 Ultra in Natural and I run the S24 Ultra in Natural mode. Even after the update, I played with the settings, and it just convinced me to go right back to Natural.
That's the beauty of the flexibility Samsung gives the customers really. We all have different preferences and we can all tweak it to suit us
I upgraded from the S23U. I wasn't going to, but the deals meant I paid about £60 after deals, freebies and trade-ins. On paper, I was not expecting much; it looked like an iterative sideways upgrade, and it transpired that it was a bit more of a downgrade for me (cameras ATM even after the update - very inconsistent).
Battery life is similar to S23U, as is performance. I never complained about the speed of day-to-day stuff on the S23U, so the S24U makes little noticeable difference. I have not used any AI that will come to the S23U. The flat display was a bonus as I could finally wear a tempered screen protector. But what they gave they took away as a tempered screen protector will ruin the anti-glare display's benefits!
I kept it as the net cost was nominal. I would only recommend an upgrade from the S23U with good deals. For those upgrading from older phones, the S23U and S24U are both excellent but more just two variants of the same phone rather than any noteworthy differences.
That is a deal I wouldn't be able to pass on either but I agree, I think they messed up the camera software by introducing that 5X lens. That's my guess anyway.
S24 CAMERA SUCKS! I HATE THIS PHONE! I HATE IT SOOOO MUCH S23 WAS THE BEST PHONE EVER AND AT&T FORCED ME TO UPGRADE AND I AM CRYING ALL THE TIME SINCE I GOT THIS PHONE.
Shut up
Same 😭😭😭
Yea all phones are overhyped these days. I'm sticking with my 14 pro and s24 ultra for a long while.
Best review I've seen in the dozens I've watched so far, while trying to decide whether I want to upgrade from the 20+ to another Samsung but paying for the same shutter lag issue. Love that there's a workaround for this.
Would you recommend the SGs24U over iPhone 15 for camera specs? I know the overall iPhone isn't as powerful, but I just want to stop missing out on important memories because my shutter speed is so laggy. 😭
That tiny nick is probably from your phone holder. You can get it touched up . But take care while filming. It won't shake that phone. I have not purchased it yet . But a family member has he is a botanist. He loves it, hangs it around his neck, and at the back has armour clear put on its the way . ✌️
Yes, that's why I added that footage of me using the holder. It has rubber padding, and on the first day I was only using a leather sleeve with felt inner lining rather than a case or a skin. So maybe in the 'faffing'of taking it out of the sleeve and attaching the holder it got nicked...
I got my S24u yesterday. I can't believe anyone works consider this shitty screen acceptable? Videos look worse than on my 6y old beater Note9. Wtf?! Why is no one taking and comparing this?!
I love the 24 Ultra, but I prefer the look and feel of S22 Ultra. 24 Ultra is too heavy and huge, and if you put case on, it will just add to its already bulky built.
Androids have good features but as long as you upgrade every year, just by releasing new phones the old one is all forgotten.
If someone loves his ZFold he will never consider to go for Ultra again.
Fair point, it's a daily battle to choose between them for me 🤣😂
Until you properly OWN A SAMSUNG YOU KNOW. GAMERS IS BEAUTIFUL. TO JUST GET A LEND 😂 YOU JUST GUESS. AND WHY HAVE A FOLD 5AND A ULTRAS24 THts almost silly . Common. Ai is something interesting. Have a beautiful time and I was the one to sit back and watch the phone not the people on RUclips. I'm the first one to say Nah. It's 👌 and I'm buying one for my Son. Shhh a secret. He knows how to work all this blind folded and he really deserves. Always put armour clear on the back the first thing to do. And there no shake . I feel its a great thing . Enjoy. It's the first phone that will see the moon 🌙 and more go It's perfect. Thanks guys ✌️
a) subscribed your channel, amazing video!
b) have a 22 ultra, 23 ultra and 24 ultras within my people, the 24 ultra portrait is unable to focus 6 out of 10 times. Want to sell now, dont know if they will fix it.
[My profession requires me a lot of photography, and these ultras are generally hands down great, but the protrait, that is my own requirement is so much pain that I have contacted samsung official itself.]
I wanted to see if there was any criticism of the every day usage stuff to make sure I wasn't making a mistake with the S24, but turns out it is just criticism of the camera in ways most people probably won't care enough about.
I respect the review nonetheless, because he is just sharing his use case but also realize he likely considers himself a professional photographer/video Grapher of sorts and cameras are just subjective mostly on smartphones. I personally find the pixels to have the best cameras in my opinion for example.
Anywho, since most of the video is just walking about a camera and myself alongside most others aren't photographers and may just share something on social media or whatevs at best I'd say as long as ypu don't mind the squared corners/bigger phone then it doesn't sound like too much criticism while also offering more than iphones do at the moment since they have none of AI that can actually be useful ironically even in photography/cameras.
The resolution of the display is only slightly increased from the note 10 plus. I'd rather get a higher resolution in exchange for removing the stylus and selfie camera. The haptic feedback is better on the Sony xperia, and it needs SD card expansion. Samsung is slowly turning into apple by removing stuff that everyone expects to be there. They want you to buy the more expensive phone instead of upgrading the storage with SD card on your own terms.
I hate my S24's camera. It DOES have shutter lag. Especially in low-light scenarios. I used my in-laws iPhone 11 and it takes better photos in low-light scenarios, even with moving subjects! If the basic 11 can do that, I can only imagine how the current Pro series would look! Oh yeah, don't even get me started on they take videos in comparison!
Yours is faulty and it's your problem
I absolutely love my s24 ultra i have only used their j7 prime then switched to 13pm and a Medium budget Oppo after i switched to s24 ultra now i dont even need a pc to work on!! The s-pen and multitasking and great cameras for me its a master piece, i will use this very long long time 😊❤
When it nails it, it absolutely nails it. It's like you said, a masterpiece for productivity. Some of the issues I am still seeing are all fixable I think.
@@AlexGTech yes
I know this was a while ago bu event my s22 had the ai futures it dont even lag is no purpose of getting new samsungs when you will get the same update in less than 3 mounths
You always go back to your Iphone you do that every year 😂
Can you remind me the last time I actually used the iPhone outside of these reviews? I think you'd have to back to the 13 Pro Max... 14 Pro Max collected dust, 13 Mini collected dust and now the 15 Pro Max is my occasional Airdrop device 😅
Thx 4 this review. I love my S24 Ultra, but yeah, the camera needs a few tweaks even after the update.
Can’t beat the Pixel 8 pro camera.
My pleasure! P8P has been pretty awesome, I agree!
As of now i’m using iphone 13, should i upgrade to s24 ultra(p.s i play alot of games)
100% yes. But I'd also consider the 15 Pro Max and the S23 Ultra. I love the S24 Ultra and its very capable, but you have to take into consideration your other devices, your family and friends, the services you use too. I know how tricky it can be to switch ecosystems or at least mix them up.
What kind of smartphone tripod were you using with S24U that rotates with the subject?
Hi there, that's the OBSBOT Me. I reviewed it here: ruclips.net/video/sETuv9UVayE/видео.html
iPhone 13Pro to S24 Ultra? Is it enough of an upgrade to get back on Android?
Yes! I'd say if you were on 14 pro Max, the benefits would be smaller. But it's enough of a jump from the 13PM (or Pro) for sure!
Upgrade it. You won't regret. And try to use it in front of your friends without case and change the wallpaper to the colorful one. Trust me. They will stare on your phone. The design and the display are outstanding.
I recently upgraded from a 13 Pro to Pixel 8 Pro. I had been on Apple since my last Samsung S9+. They made huge leaps in functionality and polish. I find myself really appreciating the little extras in Android 14 (even more since I revived my Nova Launcher setup). Apples ecosystem is kinda hard to eject from (I'm in the US and iMessage lock in is a real thing) but so far I have been very happy. The cameras and AI bits are very cool. Go for it.
@@NJMike67 I’ve thought about the Pixel 8 Pro too. It’s what I like about Android, the choices. If Apple were to make a folding phone or update IOS to do multi tasking, put icons where you want etc, I would probably stay with Apple. As it is, I want to change. I sold my AWU and bought a Garmin Fenix 7X, so I have already started the process.
man, that Fenix 7X is a beauty isn't it? Just trying one right now 🥰
What about the grainy issue with the display?
A big secret if there is moving while taking a picture, try using the video camera and honestly take a snap with in the video. Most of the time, we video somehow. it's so nice .from a long-time phone user .
Nice! I do that with Single Take, but it doesn't always generate a crisp shot. But is 99% there!
Use 8k video to take snaps.
Nice review u gat there👍👍pls advise me should i buy the iPhone 15 pro max or Samsung S24 ultra?
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Ur videos are GREAT. Even when u point out the faults, I have to 100% respect ur opinions and findings. Keep up with the GREAT videos..
I appreciate that, that is so nice to hear! Honestly... I was up until 4AM editing this so hearing this keeps me motivated and makes it feel worthwhile! Have a great rest of the weekend 🙏🏼
What a nice video. Thank you. I see what the next fold will be . ❤thanks Alex
the s24 ultra pictures sucks compared to the s22.
I think your phone is faulty. I'm getting like 9 hours screen on time.
Great video as always. A few points which are preventing me switching from iPhone:
1. Screen issue - you just don’t get this with Apple, pretty much all displays across their devices from MacBooks to iPhones are same colour profiles.
2. Camera consistency - again, you just own what you’re getting with iPhones when taking a shot and also doesn’t change if you change to 48mp etc.
3. Software just isn’t as reliable. macOS is a big dealbreaker with the ecosystem, I know there’s that link to Windows workaround but it’s just not the same - integration is just not as good.
I’d love to switch to Samsung but I still think there’s reservations for this.
Agree on the inconsistency between lenses. That 50MP looks pretty different between main and 5X lenses. I can't challenge the MacOS point either. It's still a pain today to move things between Android and Mac. There are workarounds but it's not as convenient
Don't agree. The iPad Mini 6 has a substandard display. Same with the base iPad.
Yeah expertraw - 50mp is broken
It’s really horrible
Even the 24mp was like an afterthought
I feel like Samsung releases half baked items every year. This is going to be my last Samsung phone. Really tired of there games
In a way I am glad it's not just me! But disappointing really as I loved this mode on the S23U
I feel like only girls should be complaining about sharp corners 😅
hahaha I can't disagree with you 😅
This Title feels way to Clickbait. The "Problems" are not really Problems.
My S24 Ultra easily last 2 Days, and when i dont use it much it lasts 3 Days. I love this Phone!
And my Photos are 99% really great!
Hey, I am just sharing what I am seeing, these are my experiences.
The annual clickbait videos released by "tech reviewers". Wow, this phone is much better than this. After a while, This phone is not what i thought it was. The latter is better. As long as they are getting views. Not so much about the actual information given.
If you're looking for a video that only talks about how great everything is, then this channel isn't for you. I'm just sharing my experiences here, so if you don't agree with me, at least have the decency to make a real argument. Otherwise, you just sound like a whiny, entitled, petulant brat.
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Do you suggest to get s24 ultra or Oneplus 12 or vivo X100 pro? [ I need best photography/video/ performance/ battery]
Get a fucken camera
I've been in the same boat as you, I can't decide between OnePlus 12 And the Samsung Galaxy s24 ultra. But I have noticed a major difference in Samsung's "social media aesthetics" are superior. OnePlus is the best budget, all-around powerful and fast phone. But Samsung just has that edge with photography. The only thing that's a deal breaker for me is the shutter lag, which he touched on in the video.
My fiance has a OnePlus and I have the s20+, my photos are so vivid, sharp, contrast is nice, and looks professional for still shots. His OnePlus 7 photos were very drab, unpleasant colors for food photography -- they were a bit dulled and greyish, but he does have a 7 🤣
His micro shots are better though. My s20+ struggled with focusing close shots.
Best of luck!
@@latviangypsy I got Vivo X100 Pro damn good phone
Thank you for bringing up the shutter speed issue for moving subject ❤
My pleasure! I think it could be a 'simple' algorythmic change actually. I noticed the blurry shots are all pre-determined 1/33 shutter speed. I mean, at low light I get that we might want to get as much light as possible, but this amazing Galaxy AI brain should think "Hang on, that's a moving object, let's increase shutter speed" 😅 I am not an expert but doing this manually like I showed here sorta fixes it...
1000000 % shutter ^speed . I believe the upcoming Sony has auto . Nice to see
@@AlexGTech it's one of the main reasons I didn't upgrade. I'm on s23 and waiting for them fix that issue before I upgrade next. It's an easy fix but they aren't doing it.
S24 ultra camera much worse than s23 u
Frankly disappointing
Overall I'd say the phone is worse than the s23
I do agree the cameras have been a little off... Havent tested it much since the latest update but it doesn't look like much was done
You make me wanna trade my Fold 5 to the 24 Ultra
I switched from an iPhone 13 pro. I have enjoyed my experience so far. I am still waiting for apps to focus update support to the phone due to constant crashes and stutters, but I am happy with it but feel uncontent. I feel being in this tech space has made me unappreciative of what I have because I have the income to have this amazing phone. This phone is amazing, but honestly with my use case an A54 5G would be more than enough for me. I don't do much. Still a beautiful gadget and only costed me $350 after taxes cause I got $1000 for my 13 pro
I have the S24 Ultra and it is a good phone. However, the biggest dissapointment is the photo quality. Even after the update, the photos look too oversharpened, especially in Expert RAW. As a result, I have actually preferred the images from the OnePlus 12 as it doesn't suffer from this problem.
Man, the photo quality is so bad. It is the only thing that is worse than my s22 ultra. They are pretty bad. Man.
@@mjjones1045 I don't know what Samsung did, but it is not looking good as they are starting to fall behind photo wise. The only thing that is good is the video.
I think low light is even a bigger disappoint it just makes everything look bright and overexposed and noisy
they certainly need to work on that Expert RAW. They nailed that on the S23U. Not sure what's going on...
Lol i knew it..i commented on your other video about this...your reviews are rinse reoeat every year....i use to love your channel unless i saw your pattern....
Not being funny or anything mate, but can you please be specific. I am open to feedback and that is how I learn but I can't do much with what you are giving me.
I have it now for 1 week this phone is amazing
I’m loving mine. Navigating the phone and the animations are so snappy and fast. It just feels powerful. For now while I’m enjoying it so much my 15pm will be my second phone. They are both really good and make an awesome pair. Best of both worlds.
Thank you for all your videos
Glad you like them! Thank you for watching 🥰
Congrats on 100K subscribers
what about signal? any problem with that?
Been great (not better or worse than my S23U) but at home it has been better, since I used some Advanced WiFi features to change the bands it was using. Worth checking it out!
under Wifi, Just click on the 3 dots and go into Intelligent Wi-Fi
- Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap Intelligent Wifi a bunch of times. That will enable Connectivity Labs.
It shows you the Wifi bands its been using but more importantly, it lets you inspect your Home Wifi, so at the very least you can tell when a router is poorly configured, or perhaps not placed in the best location.
Traded my iphone 15 pro max for the ultra. I absolutely love the phone but hate the watch 6 classic.
I use a MacBook and Apple Watch and see no reason to swap out permanently to Android only due to the benefits of an Apple ecosystem being greater than the sum of its parts. So an iPhone will always be part of my baggage and being honest, these days, I am not missing a lot going from any phone to another, unless you are a diehard s-pen user, which I am not, not used it on the S23U or so far on the S24U.
Can't blame you there... I couldn't get on with the Galaxy Watch myself. The notifications weren't consistent and sometimes there would be a barrage of them 😅 Using a Garmin now which has way less functionality but has everything I need without needing a specific phone
how's the dbrand skin . was it easy tp apply
please reply
Not easy to apply, but with patience (and a hairdryer) it turns out ok
Great video Hulk
I got rid of my iphone 14pm for the s24u and seriously regret it. The camera on my unit is so slow its borderline useless. It crashes every other time i open the selfie camera.. it takes 5 seconds to actually open and take a picture when it doesnt freeze.. the picture quality and colours are wildly inconsistent between the lenses.... all of the AI imo is a gimick and there are other apps that can do the same things like google lense circle to search etc... im actually convinced all the reviewers are getting paid by samsung.. for a phone that costs £1250 its actually trash (except the screen/display which is incredible). My oneplus 7 pro felt smoother with half the issues ive had so far. Think im getting rid of this for the xiaomi 14 ultra or iphone 16 in sept.... utterly disappointed.
Mate, you got a faulty unit. It's called a warranty. I have the same phone and I don't have any of these problems at all.
@@xhorizon0819 seems to be quite a few faulty units from what I've seen... Either way, glad I returned it... I'm liking the Xiaomi 14 ultra a lot better.
@felipef6516 sadly can't try that phone since I live in the states, unless I buy the Chinese model.
i got my old phone from oTher brand that is around months older than samsung s20 and 1 phone that released year 2016 both flagship phones in their Time,
all is working and now i tried this s24 ultra. i feel like everything is running smooth. game, camera and those AI, its all amazing to me now
Awesome!! So glad you are enjoying it, it definitely is an amazing device.
HI aLEX😊❤. THX for this great Video as always❤.
Not much time for cutting and remastering... No problem for me.
and thx for your Opinion a few month ago if i should sell mz S23U 256.
I sold it for 790 Euro. (bought it for 750) and got the s24u512 for 1200Euro incl. samsung care.
I like the titanium colour , the flat screen and much more...
And to be honest..AI...😂 .. even when this feature wasnt there, i would have bought it.🎉
Next "Problem" will be ... the Zfold 6 will come in Summer😮😮😮😂
Thanks so much Tom! Appreciate your understanding.
Wow that sounds like you got a great deal! And agree, Z Fold 6 is going to be amazing. My wallet cries already 😅
Came here cos I've been disappointed with Marques Brownlee's downturn. This was a great video, funny it was a low quality one in your eyes. Liked and subscribed. I'll probably order your sponsor Hollyland Lark M2, dependent on whether it can be used in conjunction with Bluetooth headphones. Cheers
Oh thank you so much! You literally made my day 🥰
I'm the idiot that walks around with the S24U in one product and the Zfold 5 in the other pocket because I'm an idiot 😅
Honestly if Samsung would give the Zfold 6 or 7 the 5X periscope lens I MIGHT be able to carry just one phone 😅
Call me an idiot too 😆 and I agree, better cameras and a built in S-Pen and I'm done with slab phones
I just don't like OneUI otherwise for price to hardware I would go with samsung but for now I'll stick with vanilla android and pixels, I just wish they would go balls to the wall for the processor with tensor rather than it being an obvious downgrade from the best qualcomm have to offer.
You nailed it with the Pixel... After a few months I decided to get rid of mine, I loved the experience but it wasn't on par with others in some aspects. But I like where they're going. Better display and really nice UI
After 10 years with low and mid range android phones this year I will try iPhone 16.
Sometimes all we need is a bit of a change right? Hope it's a good one for you 🙏🏼
@@AlexGTech The main reason why I would switch is Apple watch. Currently using Galaxy watch 4 classic it's great but it's pretty laggy. Heard that Apple watch comes with better software support and hardware. So that would be main reason for the switch.
Just upgraded from s23ultra to iphone 15 pro Max. My thoughts. Ios looks just better. But ui have more options. Ui feel faster but ios feel smoother. S23’s screen is more vibrant but tru tone is amazing. Battery wise iPhone last longer. Camera. Landscape pictures looks better on samsung but people and moving objects better on iPhone. I miss swipe back gesture. And fast charging. In almost a year of using s23 ultra I have used multitasking maybe 4 times. Unlocking I prefer face Id. My priorities smoothness and camera. So overall I am happy with my choice. I was hestating between 15 pro max and s24ultra. Yes iPhone is boring but I was playing with both of these phones and liked more iPhone. In my opinion two of the best phones available now.
That's good, balanced assessment! I agree with FaceID, for most situations. I wish everyone would do what the Fold 5 or Sony Xperia do with the side button to unlock
And battery on S24U is pants right now, can't argue with that!
That‘s a very useful comparison, thank you.
You must all have dodgy s24 ultras haha my battery lasts 3 days before having to charge mine
In normal photo mode, when I want to take a 5x 50MP photo, the phone uses the 200MP sensor instead of the telephoto 5x 50MP sensor. But on photo 5x 12MP uses the telephoto one, and the 12MP looks better. Why?
Exactly what I was experiencing, and reported in my previous video. I am not sure why but I was hoping the new update fixed that, but havent tested it yet
mini ssd plus smartphone that's about it
😊
Would it be possible for you to make a comparison video of uploading story and post quality in Instagram for both videos and photos between the iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S24
Ultra?
Samsung announced that they have done a partnership with insta for optimisation
Grat idea! I have used that in my first S24U review, but I didn't compare it with the iPhone 15 Pro Max. First impressions? I thought the audio was great but the selfie camera doesn't really help, blown out skies and very shaky footage. But the main camera or using "Duo" on Insta worked a treat! Here is that video: ruclips.net/video/pygLcclFfJ4/видео.html
Samsung's part of the gorilla Glass is the only one that can scratch quite easily. I think there's something they are not telling us. For the photos, don't wait for the Sun to start rising or start falling, the photos will turn extremely yellow. Take the pictures on a cooler day or during the morning hours or early evening hours, that is for outdoor photos
the entire Expert RAW mode seems broken to be honest. HAven't tested the latest update so much but it feels better, less noisy, but the white balance is still a bit weird...
I have the S24u..
Personally I think the Video and pics are subpar to the 15pm..
I mean I shoot alot of video..and for me to get noise outdoor shoots is not good...
I think in low light you'd have to use Pro video. I think using Pro Video makes the S24U video really competitive. The problem is not that intuitive, whereas the iPhone is a little easier for most people. Although as soon as light dips, the iPhone struggles too.
15:02 Wow! That small nick on the back of your S24U really sticks out!
Yes... really bummed out about that
Have a fold 5 and new 24 ultra, the ultra blows my fold 5 away. Screen quality , battery life , cameras, smoothness. Really disappointing cameras on my fold 5 are a deal breaker for me which is why I bought the ultra. Tried a 15 pro max but the overly slow animations , poor zoom when taking pictures of my soon playing football , messy screen of apps without an app drawer all were deal breakers too.
Yes, I think if Samsung got better cameras on the Fold, many people would go for that instead of the S24U. Couldn't agree more on the speed of operating iOS. Never noticed that until I tried Android 😅
U just like iPhones because 15 pro camera is better than the s24 ultra are u zooming into everything lol
Great video you're the only one I heard mention about the speakers.. I had the s23 ultra and these are way better.. they actually sound full and stereo separation is excellent I enjoyed your video thank you
Right?! I think they are finally better than the iPhones. The only thing to be aware of is cases or even our hands, the audio changes considerably if anything goes anywhere near that speaker opening. Great job though as it's finally better than the iPhone
Hello,
I am curious about the photo editing application you are using in the S Pen section at 5:54. It appears to be an excellent color grading app for photographs.
Thank you for your time.
Thank you, it's Adobe Lightroom. Awesome for Photo editing 👊🏼
I feel like you would understand pixel binning and low light on the 12mp vs 50mp low light shot, why not explain it?
Honestly, I am not sure I do! I mean I know it's a way to increase quality and reduce noise and make pictures appear higher resolution whilst maintaining smaller sizes, but what I'm experiencing is the opposite of that? I'm seeing the 50MP image in RAW look like it was taken in 2003 😆
@@AlexGTech The sensor bundles the elements in 12mp meaning it uses 4 together as one large element instead of one tiny one by itself in 50mp(48), the 12mp image is going to be better in low light because that binning. Maybe the apple phones do it better in low light with 50mp (I'm not sure) but if that's the case, certainly samsung would have room for improvement.
Anyone has shaky 4k30 video recording too?
I've only noticed that in the Selfie camera. Or when using 5X lens in 8K
@@AlexGTech Okay thanks.. because I do using the rear main camera..
that sounds like it needs to be checked out. I just used it today for my next video, it was super stable and wow the quality is incredible.
How is this a big disappoint sir?! You are basically praising the phone in 8/10 instances.
I think you nailed it in your own comment 😉 It's not 10/10
@@AlexGTech lol 😂
an update just dropped and fixed all the issues.
Early days so I can't tell...
When I take a photo with my s24 ultra in 12 mp mode picture info shows 9mp, 50 mp shots seen 37 mp and 200 mp shots seen 150 mp in the photo infos. Any idea?
Are you taking it 4:3 or cropping it like 16:9?
What about using BlackMagic Cam with the iPhone to actually get pro controls...I understand it should be in the IOS camera app. I'm just as frustrated about it, don't get me wrong, but that app is powerful, and allows full control of the iPhones camera's.
I have a iPhone 15 Pro Max as my main phone, and a s24 (base model). I like both phones. The s24 seems snappier in scrolling and things, but that’s just a design decision by Apple to not speed up animations. I find the s24 to scroll too fast often. I’ll scroll right past what I was looking for, with just a simple scroll. I’m sure there’s a setting for it, but in it's base form, it's a little much.
When it comes to the cameras, the iPhone takes the cake imho. The s24 takes great photos, but often lacks the dynamic range and color accuracy of the iPhone. Videos aren't even close. The iPhone is clearly the superior phone at capturing and processing video.
I'm sure if I had the S24Ultra, that I would enjoy the camera more. But my reasoning for getting the s24 base, was size...I was looking for a smaller phone to take out with me. Not to mention, so I can use the iphone for capturing and content creation, and th s24 for things like social media, etc.
Regardless, all these phones are great! You really can't go wrong with any of the flagships. They are all so close in performance, that it's a win win for all of us.
This is crazy...but still prefer the IOS experience. I don't know what it is about it, but I just do. This is coming from a avid Android user, that only own Android devices (mainly Galaxy's) and was against iPhones for the longest time. My first iPhone was the 11 Pro Max. It was still working AMAZING when I traded it in. It was the best phone I owned up until that point. Came from the S8, to the 11 Pro Max.
I 100% recommend using BlackMagic's app with the iPhone. That's exactly what I said in my iPhone reviews. And that is what the real pros use too. I watched the behind the scenes of how they filmed the Apple event and they use that very app. And I agree, hard to go 'wrong' with these flagships, they just go about it in different ways and offer different pros and cons
@@AlexGTech I think you were the channel that I just recently watched, where you went in depth about the BlackMagic App and hoe amazing it actually is....I apologize, bc I've been watching so many of these videos, just out of pure curiosity, that I probably glossed right over the fact you were the channel that was advocating and showing viewers the power of that app.
I watched that video prior to this one, the other day...so the chronological order was off, but I really appreciated your reviews, perspectives, and insights of using these phones and their camera systems. Truly is very helpful when trying to decide on which route to go, in a ever convoluted market!
My S24 ultra display has too many grains in low brightness. It look worst than a midrange's display.😢
I'm hearing this a lot! Can you share the details? Is this in the lowest brightness and with Extra Dim also? Are you seeing the grain everywhere or just on your wallpaper and UI elements?
@@AlexGTech yep buddy sure.....actually in my handset when i use the darkmode at bedtime there are lot of grains appearing on the screen in UI and with apps too which supports darkmode. I have raised this concern to samsung India but they are saying ita not a defect. I have posted on X too about this.
I found an article on Reddit that says resetting Accessibility Settings to default settings will fix this: www.reddit.com/r/S24Ultra/comments/1aceh9q/s24_ultra_potential_fix_for_display_quality_issues/?share_id=Bk9xBRsPZ1kkMuoSjvVaS
I don’t like my screen looking cartoonish like the 24 ultra
Not sure that's an accurate statement now. If anything it was not saturated enough. Now it's perfect!
I almost sold my Zfold 5 because of the hype! Glad i returned the s24 ultra, its beautiful but nothing insanely special.
One of the few to say this but I agree with you!
Good choice! The Fold 5 is such an underrated device. Shame it doesn't hold value, but damn it's a great phone!!
@@AlexGTechFold is something different from slabs, something... fun, exciting :)
After being with s21u,s22u,s23u, Ultra series has gotten way too damn wide. I swear, my next phone is a Fold. Anything more than 75 mm in width is too much to handle.
@@CoachD77 yeah the fold is a unique experience, you don't get that anymore from any smartphone nowadays
Samsung still great.
yup! They are certainly the ones out there pushing lots of different form factors and software innovations. They screwed up on the camera software here but I hope they fix it soon!
Is there an old cp there my friend, can i have one.. ☺️
Gonna give the pixel 8 pro a try. Currently using a iPhone 11 Pro Max
Oh you're gonna love it!!
@@AlexGTech hope so, can’t decide between that device or the iPhone 15 pro max lol, I don’t like Samsung anymore, shutter speed seems better on the Google and ofcourse the iPhone