Is it Worth Upgrading? A Comparison of the Samsung S22 Ultra and the Brand New S24 Ultra

TLDRIn this video, we compare the Samsung S22 Ultra to the new S24 Ultra to determine if it's worth upgrading. We analyze the design, display, camera, and processing capabilities of both phones. While the S22 Ultra still has an incredible feel and vibrant colors, the S24 Ultra offers practical design improvements, better antireflectivity, and refined color science. The S24 Ultra also boasts quad pixel autofocus and enhanced detail in photos. However, the 200MP resolution may not provide significantly more detail compared to the 108MP resolution of the S22 Ultra. The zoom range is comparable, but the 5x camera on the S24 Ultra offers more flexibility and better sharpness. Ultimately, whether it's worth upgrading depends on individual preferences and priorities.

Key insights

🔍The S22 Ultra has an incredible feel, vibrant colors, and ergonomic design.

📺The S24 Ultra offers practical design improvements, better antireflectivity, refined color science, and a matte finish titanium frame.

📷The S24 Ultra features a quad pixel autofocus main camera for enhanced photo detail and sharper foregrounds.

🌈The S24 Ultra's display has a new peak brightness of 2,600 nits, improved color science, and an antireflectivity coating.

🔬The S24 Ultra offers a comparable zoom range, but the 5x camera provides more flexibility and better sharpness.

Q&A

Is the S22 Ultra still worth considering?

—Yes, the S22 Ultra still offers an incredible feel, vibrant colors, and a great camera. However, it may not have some of the practical design improvements and enhanced detail found in the S24 Ultra.

Will the S24 Ultra have significantly more detail with the 200MP resolution?

—Not necessarily. While the S24 Ultra has a higher resolution, the difference in detail compared to the S22 Ultra's 108MP resolution may not be significant. It depends on individual preferences and priorities.

Does the S24 Ultra have better zoom capabilities?

—Both the S22 Ultra and S24 Ultra have comparable zoom ranges, but the S24 Ultra's 5x camera offers more flexibility and better sharpness.

Are the colors and contrast better on the S24 Ultra's display?

—Yes, the S24 Ultra's display has refined color science, better contrast, and an antireflectivity coating. It offers a more natural processing and warmer tone compared to the punchy colors of the S22 Ultra.

Is the S24 Ultra more practical in terms of design and ergonomics?

—Yes, the S24 Ultra features practical design improvements, including a matte finish titanium frame and less accidental touches due to its completely flat display. The S24 Ultra also offers more surface area for the S Pen to travel along.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the comparison between the Samsung S22 Ultra and the brand new S24 Ultra.

01:14Comparison of the design and display of the S22 Ultra and S24 Ultra, highlighting the ergonomic feel and seamless design of the S22 Ultra and the practical improvements, better antireflectivity, and refined color science of the S24 Ultra.

04:00Analysis of the camera capabilities of both phones, focusing on the quad pixel autofocus of the S24 Ultra's main camera, enhanced detail, better colors, and contrast. Comparison of zoom capabilities, with the S24 Ultra offering more flexibility and better sharpness with the 5x camera.

08:10Discussion of the display features, including the new peak brightness, improved color science, and antireflectivity coating of the S24 Ultra. Highlighting the benefits of the S24 Ultra's display in outdoor visibility and better control of highlights.

10:28Conclusion and final thoughts on whether it's worth upgrading from the S22 Ultra to the S24 Ultra, emphasizing individual preferences and priorities.

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