Great phone, great battery life. Upgraded from an S22 Ultra and you really notice the difference. Battery like is much better and everything is just faster and better
Amazing device, extraordinary capabilities, beautifully designed love the additional Samsung features you wouldn't find in Google's vanilla Android. Cons that I can live with: Lack of advanced face recognition, it's a heavy device, tye fingerprint scanner doesn't work very well with screen protectors
I like my new phone, but a lot of my appreciation is probably due to the fact that I was upgrading from a six year old Note 8 (my Note 8 was an upgrade from a S3 mini, so it is obvious I keep and use my phones for a long time.) Btw, I loved that if I dropped my S3 mini and the cover and battery broke apart from the phone that I could just put the pieces back together again like Humpty Dumpty. The screen never broke or scratched and the phone kept working. The newer glass screens make me nervous, and I don't want to install a cover on the screen so I'm constantly having to baby the new phone.
There was nothing wrong with my old Note 8 other than Samsung had stopped providing updates for it a couple of years ago and two of my financial apps no longer worked. I hope Samsung provides updates for the S24 for a longer period of time.
Transferring the data between phones was pretty easy, but some of the settings in my apps needed to be reset. I use the Clock app a lot to set reminder alarms, and I still haven't figured out a way to change the default alarm sound (Homecoming). I really dislike the default, and it is another unnecessary step to change it every time I set an alarm.
The fingerprint unlock is also consistently not working. I reset my fingerprints and it still doesn't work most of the time. I am in the middle of an international move and will try to fix it again when things have settled down.
I purchased an unlocked phone directly from Samsung because I got a government discount, which made the price competitive with Best Buy, and because there were a few unique colors. I got orange (one of my favorite colors), but it's a muted, dull color. I would not have purchased orange if I had seen it in person. I would go with the green color if I got a do-over or even one of the regular colors offered in stores.
Don't like the front camera at all. Appears to be a downgrade. Sit this one out.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Response from Samsung USBy R&R Team, October 1, 2024
Hello Gulshan. It's great to hear from you and get your honest feedback. We see that you reached out concerning the Galaxy S24 Ultra. We aim to provide our customers with the best experience possible with our products. The latest Samsung smartphones, such as the Galaxy S24 Ultra, are equipped with professional-grade cameras, exceptional camera modes, and cutting-edge editing software. With these features, your photos will not only look good, but sensational. Whether you want to capture unexpected moments of joy, build your brand, or immerse your viewers in the heart of the action, you'll be snapping like a pro in no time. The Galaxy S24 Ultra is loaded with multiple camera modes, intelligent features, and epic editing tools to ensure you create the best images possible. It's highly intuitive, making it suitable for expert photographers and beginners alike, guaranteeing that your photos will look polished and professional. Check out the link attached for tips on taking good photographs. If you have any further concerns or inquiries, please do not hesitate to reach out to us at Samsung Support. -Kelvin smsng.us/Samsung-Support smsng.us/Facebook-Messenger smsng.us/X-Messages smsng.us/Samsung-Community smsng.us/Warranty-Info smsng.us/Samsung-Care-Plus