Samsung Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — SM-S928B/DS (India dual-SIM).

Is the Galaxy S24 Ultra the AI-phone to end upgrade anxiety—or just an overqualified note-taking slab?

Quick Summary Box

·    What it is: Samsung’s titanium, S Pen-toting flagship with on-device + cloud Galaxy AI.

·    Who it’s for: Power users, creators, travelers, corporate execs who live in docs and Zoom.

·    Immediate caveats: Big, expensive, 5x (not 10x) optical, 45W charging.

Key Specs at a Glance

·    Display: 6.8" QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits; Gorilla Armor with anti-glare.

·    Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (all S24 Ultra units).

·    RAM/Storage: 12GB; 256/512GB, 1TB.

·    Cameras (rear): 200MP wide + 50MP 5x periscope + 10MP 3x + 12MP ultra-wide; front: 12MP.

·    Battery/Charging: 5000mAh, up to 45W wired (adapter sold separately), Fast Wireless 2.0, Wireless PowerShare.

·    Software/Updates: Android 14/One UI 6.1; 7 years OS + security.

1.    Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 7, BT 5.3, UWB, USB-C.

Design & Build

Titanium frame = cooler touch and better scuff resistance, while the flatter screen plus Gorilla Armor finally kills the mirror-like glare you hate outdoors. It’s still a big rectangle with attitude; the corners can dig into smaller hands. Translation: premium tank, not a feather.

Display & Multimedia

This panel is a show-off—sharp QHD+, 120Hz LTPO, and that Armor glass cuts reflections dramatically, keeping HDR content punchy even at noon. Gamers get smooth frame pacing; movie folks get real HDR pop.

Performance & Software

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy + a larger vapor chamber = high sustained performance and cooler temps during long sessions. One UI layers Galaxy AI (Circle to Search, Live Translate, Generative Edit, Instant Slow-Mo) without tanking usability. Seven years of updates means you can actually keep it.

Cameras

The 200MP main is a detail monster; the 50MP 5x is the new sweet spot for concerts and kids on a field; the 3x handles portraits; ultrawide is steady. Low light benefits from bigger pixels and better stabilization. You do lose native 10x, but Samsung leans on “optical-quality” 10x via the 50MP sensor crop—and it’s good, just not physics-defying.

Battery & Charging

5000mAh gets you confidently through a heavy day; charging caps at 45W and there’s no brick in the box—annoying if you’re coming from super-fast rivals. Wireless PowerShare remains a legit travel hack.

Connectivity & Extras

Full 5G, Wi-Fi 7, UWB, BT 5.3, IP68, stereo speakers, and the only flagship that still hides an S Pen inside the phone—note-taking, signing, quick markups on PDFs, the works.

Brand Claims vs Reality

·    “Adaptive Pixel 10x quality” → Great daylight 10x, still not a native periscope.

·    “Armor glass reduces reflections up to 75%” → Outdoors, you see the difference.

·    “AI makes life easier” → Translate and Circle to Search are legit; Generative edits help in a pinch, watermark included.

Price & Availability (India)

Launched at ₹1,29,999 (12/256), ₹1,39,999 (12/512), ₹1,59,999 (12/1TB). Street prices often dip far lower during sales.

Alternatives

·    iPhone 15 Pro Max: better raw video ecosystem, longer native 5x? Comparable; no stylus, iOS only.

·    Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: smarter stills processing, cleaner UI; slower silicon, no S Pen.

·    OnePlus 12/12T Pro: faster charging and value; cameras and updates trail Samsung’s 7-year promise.

FAQ

Q: Does it support wireless charging? Yes—Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 and reverse wireless (PowerShare).

Q: Is it waterproof? IP68 (freshwater up to 1.5m for 30 minutes; rinse/dry after).

Q: How does it compare to iPhone 15 Pro Max? Samsung wins on display glare reduction, S Pen, and update years; Apple edges in video workflows and ecosystem lock-in. Specs vs usability will decide for you.