Earlier this year, Samsung introduced its flagship lineup, the S24 series on 17th January globally. The device is currently available in Bangladesh. So what makes this device so special? Let’s find out through the display, design, processor, pros and cons of the Samsung Galaxy S24 5G.  Key Specs of the Samsung Galaxy S24   Design and Build Quality  If you put last year’s S23 next to the S24, it will be hard to tell the difference. Other than being a millimeter taller and wider on the S24, there’s virtually no difference between the two. And that’s probably a good thing.  The S24 comes in at 147 mm by 70.6 mm by 7.6 mm with either 167 g or 168 g weight (depending on the processor). The front and back feature the latest Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with updated armor aluminum 2 making up the frame.  The three camera cutouts are arranged vertically with a single LED flash on the side. The S24 with all its powerhouse glory is a remarkably minimal smartphone with muted elements.  Read more: vivo iQOO 12 Review: Flagship Killer or a Flagship Itself? Ports and buttons are all as usual from the S23. Users will get a host of sim options from nano-sim and e-sim to dual e-sim or dual nano-sim depending on the region. The micro SDXC and the headphones are missing as expected.  The S24 comes in Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Onyx Black, and Marble Gray color options. The device also retains the IP68 water and dust resistance of its predecessor (Up to 1.5 m for 30 mins).  The Display  The display on the S24 is a 6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X panel with 120Hz refresh rate HDR10+ support, 16 M color, and 2600 nits of peak brightness. The near end-to-end display looks every bit stunning as the spec suggests. It has a 1080 by 2340 pixels resolution at a 19.5: 9 aspect ratio. The pixel density comes in at 416 ppi. The screen-to-body ratio comes in at 90.9%. The screen quality is the same as the S23 except now it gets even brighter and the bezels are even narrower. It's no secret that Samsung is the standard when it comes to smartphone displays and the S24 rightly holds up in its compact space.  Read more: Symphony Innova 20 Review: An Affordable Phone with Smart Features The Camera  There’s a triple camera setup on the Galaxy S24. Again, it’s the same sensors from last year’s S23 with almost all the tweaks and changes made on the software end.  The main sensor is a 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm wide-angle shooter with dual PDAF and OIS. The second sensor is a 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm telephoto lens, and the last one is a 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120Ëš  ultrawide shooter. The front camera is a 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm wide-angle shooter.  The S24 with its camera performance doesn’t compare with the Ultra model. Pictures taken in daylight came out great with good exposure, color balance, and dynamic range. The ultrawide shooter also held its ground on par with the main sensor. However, things are almost the same as the S23 when it comes to nighttime photography. There are still noticeable grains even with the night mode on. The exposure was great but it still leaves much to be desired from a flagship smartphone. The front camera took great photos outdoors and indoors and the 3x portrait shots.  Read more: Meizu 20 Review: A Solid Performer in the Mid-range Segment The maximum videography capacities for rear and front cameras are 8K at 24/30fps, and 4K at 30/60 fps respectively. The video quality was flagship-worthy with its focus, smoothness, and overall stability.  Processor and Performance  The processor is where things get a bit convoluted with the S24. Unlike last year, Exynos is back on the Galaxy S24. The S24 comes with Exynos 2400 based on 4 Nm architecture for all international models.  However, the USA, Canadian, and Chinese variants come with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 also based on 4 Nm architecture.  The Exynos chip is a deca-core processor whereas the Snapdragon one is the usual octa-core one. The change is also reflected in the GPU as the Exynos chip comes with Xclipse 940 and the Snapdragon one comes with Adreno 750.  Read more: Walton Walpad 10H Pro Review: Budget-friendly Tablet with Decent Performance Here's a side-by-side comparison in terms of benchmark scores.  Benchmark/Processor Geekbench 6 Antutu 10  3D Mark  Exynos 2400 2196 (single core) 6964 (multi-core)  1777263 13930 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3  2193 (single core)  7304 (multi-core)  2087940 16526 In terms of performance benchmark, it is clear that the 8 Gen 3 holds a slightly upper hand over the Exynos processor.  In the test, the Snapdragon processor performed as it should. The gaming experience was top-notch notch with Warzone supporting max settings. We were able to get a constant 60 fps until the device started heating. After an hour or so, the fps stabilized between 45 to 50. The results were similar to PUBG, Genshin Impact, and Asphalt 9.  Read more: realme C65 5G Review: Is This Budget-friendly Phone Worth Buying? Day-to-day use was also a breeze with the S24. Everything felt quick and snappy with no lags whatsoever.  Software  The software is also where Samsung has hit it out of the park. The company is offering up to 7 years of security and major software updates for the entire S24 series. The S24 itself comes with One UI 6.1 based on Android 14. It’s clean and near bloatware-free which is miles better than what Samsung’s OS used to be.  Battery and Charge Time  The battery on the S24 is 4000 mAh. For a compact phone, the battery sacrifice was expected.  The device supports up to 25W wired fast charging that can take the device from 0 to 50% in 30 minutes.  The S24 also supports 15W wireless and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.  Read more: Motorola Moto G24 Power Review: A Competent Smartphone within BDT 13000 Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy S24  Pros:  - Compact size - Strong build quality - Excellent Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel - Great Camera performance with telephoto and ultrawide lens - IP68 water and dust resistance - Host of AI features - Up to 7 years of OS and security update- Wireless and reverse charging facilities. Cons:  - No headphone jack or micro SDXC slot - No satellite SOS - UFS 3.1 storage on 128 GB variant.  Read more: Haylou RS5 Review: A Budget-friendly Smartwatch with Health Monitoring Features Price of Samsung Galaxy S24 5G The 8/128 GB variant of Galaxy S24 is currently available in Bangladesh for around BDT 72000. And, the 8/256 GB variant costs around BDT 80000. However, the price may vary depending on the sellers. Verdict  The Galaxy S24 can be best described as an incremental update over last year’s S23. There are some minor tweaks which makes it even more polished, even more refined. The display, camera, and performance are its strongest suit as ever.  A better charging speed and the option for a global Snapdragon would’ve made things perfect for the S24. There are other compact smartphones like the Pixel 8. But the Samsung Galaxy S24 5G is simply a better all-around deal in the flagship market.  Read more: vivo V30 Lite Review: Know the Pros and Cons

Every year, Samsung starts with its flagship lineup for the year which becomes the standard for all flagships to follow. This year, Samsung followed the legacy by announcing the S24 series on 17th January 2024. The S24 Ultra, the latest and greatest in the lineup, is an incremental update over last year’s S23 Ultra. But there’s so much more to it than meets the eye. Let's take a look at the features, pros, cons, and price of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Key Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra   Design and Build Quality: Refined to Perfection  Samsung has always been true to the “Don’t fix it if it isn’t broken” ideology. From the back, the S24 Ultra looks identical to the outgoing S23 Ultra. However, the front side has been revamped in favor of a completely flat screen instead of the curve. And this year, it’s all titanium on the frame with seven different colorways to choose from.  The device comes in at 162.3 mm by 79 mm by 8.6 mm, a smidgeon smaller and slimmer than last year’s flagship. The front glass has been bumped up to Gorilla Glass Armor with the back featuring the standard Victus. The Ultra is also a tad bit lighter at 232 g thanks to the aluminum build. That’s about it when it comes to design changes.  Read more: iQoo 12 Pro Review: Flagship phone for gamers The quad camera, stylus, sim slot, and the Type C port are all where they used to be from last year. The IP68 water resistance is also there as is standard on most flagships these days. The flat screen is, however, the biggest change and it might prove to be the game changer for the S24 Ultra as it is generally preferred over a curved one.  The Display: Samsung’s Supremacy Bumped Up to New Heights  If there’s one thing Samsung flagships have consistently done right, it has to be the display. The S24 Ultra takes that a notch up even with its minor updates.  The flat 6.8-inch screen is what Samsung is calling their Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X. The flat screen has a 120Hz refresh rate, HDR10+ support, and upgraded 2600 nits of peak brightness. The panel holds a 1440 by 3120 pixels resolution with an uncommon 19.5:9 ratio and 505 ppi density. Being flat on all sides, the screen-to-body ratio comes in at 88.5%.  Read more: vivo X100 Pro Review: A New Standard for Camera This year Samsung has added an extra layer of anti glaring coating on the Gorilla Glass Armor. The result is a bright, crisp, and sharp display that is just pure joy to navigate.  The Camera: A Utilitarian Approach  The quad camera on the S24 Ultra features a 200 MP f/1.7 24 mm wide angle main shooter. The sensor is complemented by a 10 MP f/2.4 67 mm telephoto and 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120-degree ultra-wide camera. The periscope lens has been updated to a 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm lens from a 10 MP one. The new periscope sensor can shoot up to 5x instead of 10x on the last generation.  The cameras are stacked with features like multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS, and many other technical prowess. The result is a camera that can churn out 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, and 1080p@960fps all the while maintaining HDR10+ quality.  Read more: Google Pixel 8 Pro Review: Is this the best Android phone of 2023? On the front side, S24 Ultra sports a 12MP (f/2.2) selfie shooter. It can capture a maximum of 4k videos at 30 and 60fps. It’s difficult to pinpoint what exactly changed in terms of picture quality. The typical Samsung processing is on full show with sharpened images and great dynamic range. The night mode or Nightography as Samsung calls it, uses AI to identify different subjects within an image and direct exposure accordingly.  Samsung has also partnered with Instagram and Snapchat for a direct feed upload for lossless image sharing on their platforms. Simply put, Samsung slightly upped the bar for an already great camera system.  Read more: realme GT5 Review: A gaming phone with high capability Processor and Performance: A New Level of AI Integration  The S24 Ultra is running the latest Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor based on the 4 Nm architecture. This is the first time a Snapdragon processor has beaten the current Apple flagship silicone for mobiles. On top of that, the S24 Ultra is using a customized version of the chipset for an even greater performance boost.  On paper, the 8 Gen 3 features 1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A52 chips with Adreno 750 GPU.  S24 Ultra runs on One UI 6.1 on top of Android 14. Read more: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 Review: An Incremental Update Nearing Perfection There’s a new heat-dissipating tech on the Ultra which does an excellent job at keeping the phone cool, even under heavy duress. Games like PUBG, Genshin Impact, and Asphalt 9 ran smoothly without any frame drops whatsoever.  But what’s interesting about Ultra is the incorporation of Galaxy AI. The S24 Ultra heavily incorporates AI for photo editing, note-taking, translation, and even quick image search using the S pen.  The smartphone is now able to transcribe recordings, make summaries, and optimize photos even before the shutter is clicked. There’s so much to grasp here that Samsung has its twinkling assistant to guide users wherever they can use AI on the phone.  Read more: Asus ROG Phone 8 Review: 2024’s First Flagship Gaming Device Battery and Charge Time: A Two-Day Battery Capacity  The battery on the S24 Ultra is a 5000 mAh one with 45W wired fast charging and 15W wireless Qi charging. The wired brick can take the smartphone up to 65% in 30 minutes. There’s also 4.5W reverse wireless charging similar to the S23 Ultra.  In terms of use, the S24 Ultra will comfortably last a day and a half.   Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Pros:  - Gorgeous flat-screen - Updated build quality - Utility-focused camera updates - Great battery - A new bar in performance - Galaxy AI.  Read more: ZTE Nubia Z60 Ultra Review: A Heavy-Duty Flagship Gaming Device Cons:  - Minute incremental update over the S23 Ultra- It is a bit pricey. Price of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra  The S24 Ultra comes in at 12/256 GB, 12/512 GB, and 12 GB/ 1 TB configuration. The official price of the variants are 1,29,999 INR, 1,39,999 INR, and 1,59,999 INR. The price roughly translates to about 1,71,806 BDT, 1,85,022 BDT, and 2,11,454 BDT respectively (1 INR =1.32 BDT).  Verdict: The Best Money Can Buy The S24 Ultra is a glaring testament to the best of what Android can offer. With its slightly updated design, build quality, camera, and processor, the S24 Ultra feels like a minor update over the previous gen. However, the high level of AI integration combined with the flat screen makes the S24 Ultra unique in its way. At over 1300 USD, the S24 Ultra isn’t for everyone, certainly not for those who already own an S23 Ultra. But there’s no doubt that the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra will be the flagship standard for 2024.  Read more: OPPO Find X7 Ultra: A deep dive into this photo-phone