The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra represents a fundamental shift—it’s not just a new phone, but an AI-powered companion built for intelligence and endurance. It features a titanium frame, a remarkably flat and brilliant 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 2,600 nits of brightness, and the signature integrated S Pen. Powered by the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and advanced cooling, it delivers sustained flagship performance. However, the true headline is Galaxy AI—real-time, on-device intelligence enabling features like Live Translate for calls, Circle to Search with Google, AI-powered note summarization, and Generative Edit for photos. Its refined 200MP camera system leverages this AI for sharper computational photography, especially in low light and at high zoom levels. More than just a spec upgrade, the S24 Ultra is designed as the ultimate tool for productivity and creativity, positioning itself as the first true AI smartphone and setting a new benchmark for what a mobile device can achieve.
I had a preorder ready to go for the S25 Ultra and learned - at the last moment - that Bluetooth was removed from the S Pen. I cancelled my pre-order. Now it looks like the S26 Ultra will be a minimal upgrade over last year, giving me every reason to hold onto my S24 Ultra for another year. What am I missing, really? A bunch of AI garbage I don't want anyway?
