We love our big phones here at Gizmodo.
TheSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultrais one giant phone making headlines for being the brand new hotness for Android users.
Its also the first time a third-party manufacturer is waving the freak flag for Googles AI initiatives.
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
TheGalaxy S24 seriesis the first to debut Galaxy AI, including Circle to Search.
Ourin-depth reviewcan tell you all about it.
Galaxy S24 Ultra: Whats to like?
Some of Samsung’s Galaxy AI features might seem like Deja Vu.Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
So many cameras
There are so many cameras on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Thats what you get when considering the ultimate phone.
Your smartphone is the camera on you, so why shouldnt it offer options for lifes scenes?
Photo: Florence Ion / Gizmodo
All but the ultrawide camera has optical image stabilization, and the primary camera has the highest aperture.
Theres also Super HDR compatibility.
Samsung TV in your pocket
Samsungs smartphone displays remain unparalleled.
Circle to Search and other AI hits
Circle to Searchis one of my favorite new Android features.
It makes it easy to tap into Google Search and swipe in and out.
I like many of Galaxy AIs capabilities.
I see the utility of features like automatic note organization and Instant Slow-mo, both facilitated by Galaxy AI.
I like Samsungs Chat Assist, too.
It makes it easy to insert an emoji to decorate a message without looking through all 3,782.
And yeah, I think some of its suggestions are good for diffusing correspondence between you and your boss.
The point of the suggestions is just thatsuggestions.
Sometimes, thats all you better get your brain going.
Galaxy S24 Ultra: Whats the problem?
Sorry, big phone fans
TheGalaxy S24 Ultrais such a big phone!
Its thicker than the regularGalaxy S24+with a 6.7-inch screen, and theOnePlus 12has a similar 6.8-inch display.
But the Galaxy S24 Ultra is a wider phone to make room for the stowable S Pen.
You have to be committed to the stylus if you choose this unit.
And if your hands cant handle it, you might not be into it as a daily carry.
Im trying the Galaxy S24 Ultra with different cases to see if that helps the experience.
Telephoto-h no!
Last yearsGalaxy S23 Ultrahad a tertiary 10-MP camera with up to 10x optical zoom.
The disparity between Ultras is particularly noticeable beyond the 5x optical mark, especially around the edges.
Sometimes, the blurring appears aesthetic, so my eye didnt immediately catch the muddled attempt at detail.
Ive been relying onFlightRadarmore than usual to identify airlines.
I dont recall having that issue as often with the Galaxy s23 Ultra.
Thank goodness for keyboard swap shortcuts.
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