Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review: specs, battery & used prices

Summary

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the maximal Samsung of its year: a 6.8-inch 120 Hz OLED at 2,600 nits, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a titanium body, and the camera headlined by a 200 MP main sensor with dual telephoto reach — $1,299 new for 12/256, tracking $489-$534 used across storage tiers. Seven years of updates from 2024 leaves the deepest runway in the catalog at its price point.

Display and design

The 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120 Hz and 2,600-nit peak scores 86/100 — the reference large panel of its generation, flat, bright, and anti-reflective-coated. The titanium frame with IP68 sealing sets the build standard; at 232 g the compactness score of 62/100 is honest about the wrist commitment. The built-in S Pen remains the Ultra's lone-wolf feature.

Performance

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 97/100 everyday and 54/100 gaming, with the largest chassis in the family sustaining loads best. Seven years of OS updates from launch leaves over five committed years as of today — the phone is, by support math, barely started.

Camera

The 80/100 camera score is the highest in the S24 family: the 200 MP main sensor delivers crop-zoom flexibility and low-light detail that anchor the system, flanked by a 50 MP ultrawide and the 12 MP telephoto pair with 8K30 video. This remains the most versatile camera package this side of dedicated camera-first flagships.

Battery and charging

The 5,000 mAh battery scores 40/100 on endurance — a full heavy day — with 45 W charging (26/100) the practical ceiling. Battery behavior is the most dependable in the family.

Verdict

Used, at $489-$534, the S24 Ultra is the strongest all-around purchase in the catalog: the camera, the screen, the build, the S Pen, and half a decade of committed updates at upper-midrange money. The S24 Plus covers the basics for less; nothing else matches this completeness.