Galaxy S24 Ultra stands as Samsung's last true Ultra
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Updated · Android Authority · Apr 30
Galaxy S24 Ultra stands as Samsung's last true Ultra
3 articles · Updated · Android Authority · Apr 30
The author says the S25 Ultra and newly released S26 Ultra add privacy display, APV video codec and faster charging, but not enough to justify upgrading.
They argue Samsung diluted the Ultra's distinct Note-like design, removed Bluetooth from the S Pen after the S24 generation, and kept battery capacity at 5,000mAh through the S26 Ultra.
The piece says rivals are advancing battery technology while Samsung remains cautious after the Note 7 crisis, leaving the S24 Ultra's seven years of software support enough to keep users satisfied until 2031.
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