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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max (Premium Phones Compared)

Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra is here. How does it stack up against last year’s S23 Ultra? Or Apple’s premium iPhone 15 Pro Max? 0:00 Intro 0:42 Pricing 1:06 Performance 2:08 Operating Systems 2:37 Storage 3:23 USB-C 3:53 Charging & Battery 5:02 Design 5:20 Security 5:32 Displays 6:35 Notches 6:53 Thickness & Weight 7:30 Durability 7:34…

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Samsung’s Galaxy S24 Ultra is here. How does it stack up against last year’s S23 Ultra? Or Apple’s premium iPhone 15 Pro Max?

0:00 Intro
0:42 Pricing
1:06 Performance
2:08 Operating Systems
2:37 Storage
3:23 USB-C
3:53 Charging & Battery
5:02 Design
5:20 Security
5:32 Displays
6:35 Notches
6:53 Thickness & Weight
7:30 Durability
7:34 Cameras
9:11 Video
9:41 Colors
10:16 Outro

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81 Comments

  1. @constantinobenasse1911

    January 18, 2024 at 5:24 pm

    Consultórios de acésssorio íntimos

  2. @shalein6688

    January 18, 2024 at 5:27 pm

    Not worth for a upgrade. Good thing I went for s23 ultra. Galaxy Ai= somewhat google pixel 8 copy and paste 😅

    • @jaughnekow

      January 18, 2024 at 5:31 pm

      Ai is becoming overrated.

    • @DatBoiInYaMomsHouse

      January 18, 2024 at 5:43 pm

      Pretty sure s23 is getting all those benefits anyway lmao

    • @jasonthomas9319

      January 18, 2024 at 5:43 pm

      Worth is up to each of us as individuals, I upgrade every year, so its worth it to me.

    • @sharkfintech5893

      January 18, 2024 at 7:10 pm

      ​@@jaughnekow It’s not overrated if you actually use those features.

    • @shalein6688

      January 18, 2024 at 8:17 pm

      ​@jaughnekow tell me about it 🙄😂

  3. @opentoworkin2024

    January 18, 2024 at 5:33 pm

    00:04 Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
    01:21 Premium phones offer AI features for enhanced user experience.
    02:32 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers more RAM options compared to Galaxy S23 Ultra and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
    04:00 Samsung phones support reverse wireless charging and have a 5000 mAh battery.
    05:14 Samsung S23 and S24 Ultra vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max display and unlock features compared.
    06:30 Comparison of key physical attributes and camera specifications of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra, and iPhone 15 Pro Max.
    07:56 Comparison of camera specifications between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, S23 Ultra, and iPhone 15 Pro Max
    09:07 Comparison of camera capabilities and color options

    • @CharlesDDavis

      January 18, 2024 at 7:03 pm

      The s23 ultra got the Android 14 update already

  4. @marcelomoellermota1537

    January 18, 2024 at 5:41 pm

    I want an iPhone 15!!!

  5. @igorgleandro

    January 18, 2024 at 5:43 pm

    It is really cool, but I’ll still stick to my iPhone just cause of the iOS.

  6. @dpnmodi

    January 18, 2024 at 5:45 pm

    FYI: The S23 Ultra is getting Galaxy AI before the end of Q1-2024. And Galaxy AI will only be free until the end of 2025 according to Samsung. S23 Ultra is the phone to have, because the real upgrade to the S24 is the CPU and the change in Camera. Its the same phone otherwise!! The software will transfer over to the S23 line, and a few others, within a month or two.

    • @sw6716

      January 18, 2024 at 5:51 pm

      Where is your proof that AI portion will only be free u til 2025? State your reference.

    • @gcforreal

      January 18, 2024 at 5:56 pm

      ​@@sw6716it’s all over YouTube and blogs …read the fine print it’s only free til next year

    • @Mark-uk8wz

      January 18, 2024 at 6:06 pm

      @@sw6716 Look it up, Samsung states it

    • @nickatnite90s

      January 18, 2024 at 6:12 pm

      Samsung ain’t gonna do that if it’s was gonna be service they would of said

    • @JustXavier

      January 18, 2024 at 6:20 pm

      ​@@sw6716 it’s being reported by multiple sources here on YouTube. How about you google it before demanding a stranger act as your secretary?

  7. @Jessicaffierro

    January 18, 2024 at 5:46 pm

    Thank you so much for watching! What do you think of the new Galaxy S24 Ultra (and how it compares to the S23 Ultra & 15 Pro Max)? 👀

    • @Kiss__Kiss

      January 18, 2024 at 7:06 pm

      Thank You!! For not making this video long, while still belting out the info in a soft tone, yet slow manner. So as to not sound like you’re rushing, to create a video just long enough for that ever so loving, 10-minute mark YouTube is famous for.

    • @Kiss__Kiss

      January 18, 2024 at 7:09 pm

      Oh and just for reference, my daily drivers are; 13 Pro Max, S22 Ultra, Z Fold 4.. Yesterday, I pre-ordered the S24 Ultra in Orange. Cannot wait!!

    • @whodisnewphone

      January 18, 2024 at 9:17 pm

      CORRECTION:

      1st. The S 23 Ultra does in fact run on Android 14. The first phone (behind the pixel) to get that android version and has had it since last october.
      2nd. The IPHONE 15 PRO MAX has 8 GIgs of Ram on all models (128/256/etc)
      3rd. The S 23 and 24 have face ID also they both work at the same time. (in case you have sunglasses on Fingerprint, if not face ID. its really great)
      Also worthy to note:

      The AI features the S24 is receiving as a “System app” (when released with OneUI 6.1) can be used right now as a downloadable app (for galaxy devices only) called Galaxy Enhance-X . That is available on the galaxy store now.

      This app Samsung just released is the AI app that will be baked into OneUI 6.1

      I will say its quite amazing. You should take it for a spin.

      The end

    • @mot1343

      January 18, 2024 at 9:44 pm

      I am looking for an excuse to jump from Apple to Samsung. Charging more is not helping.

    • @whodisnewphone

      January 18, 2024 at 10:02 pm

      @mot1343  the S 23 ultra lasts so long. It’s not even a issue anymore like it was a few years back. And superfast charging will charge the phone at 45watts takes about 30 mins too full
      Or even 10 minutes from 12 to 45% or so.

  8. @user-mw8mo1co7q

    January 18, 2024 at 6:03 pm

    😂 A secret Sam’s y’all can charge $1,500 and they will still upgrade like 🍏 fans

  9. @raypabs5374

    January 18, 2024 at 6:04 pm

    Why no mention of satellite SOS feature?

    • @Star-ie8br

      January 18, 2024 at 6:23 pm

      I think, from what I heard, is that they’re not going to do that

      I heard that a few times leading to the day of the unpacked event, I haven’t watched the video fully yet. I just saw your comment. So I could be wrong

  10. @concernednewfie

    January 18, 2024 at 6:14 pm

    Omg, imagine caring about any yearly phone release. But I guess the channel needs filler. Someday I replace my S8+, likely a foldable, some day.

  11. @xguy9999

    January 18, 2024 at 6:14 pm

    I’m buying my first Galaxy phone (s24 ultra). Mostly because ATT is giving me $1000 trade in for my old iPhone XS Max. Great deal for a great phone.

    • @sharkfintech5893

      January 18, 2024 at 7:38 pm

      Congrats, I think you’ll love it ! 👌🏻 Samsung & Pixel phones are my favorites.
      The freedom of Android (customizability of UI and open-source OS, plus so much more), combined with Samsung value-adds like the S-pen & wireless DeX, as well as the new A.I. features should all add up to a WIN for U 🏆
      I “graduated” from iPhones in late 2015, and really haven’t looked back. Their chips & video-stabilization are top-notch (no pun intended 😅), but the UI is underwhelming (arguably boring), the “gated” OS is limiting & annoying (esp given how many for-pay 💰 apps exist in the App Store), and Apple is clearly behind the 8-ball with A.I., & with offering alternative form factors like flippable and foldable phones. 📱

  12. @JustXavier

    January 18, 2024 at 6:18 pm

    The s23 Ultra also runs on Android 14.

  13. @acupoflmaonade

    January 18, 2024 at 6:26 pm

    🥱 gonna stick with good ol s23u

  14. @saibajinzero

    January 18, 2024 at 6:27 pm

    3 Months difference absolute destroys the iPhone 15 in everyway..

    • @nenomtz

      January 18, 2024 at 7:07 pm

      Samsung sucks

    • @Gle-lv2fm

      January 18, 2024 at 7:09 pm

      You smartphone fanboys are so weird

    • @m.e.p.r

      January 18, 2024 at 7:14 pm

      But then you buy a Samsung and realise that it’s actually awful 😂

    • @modemmack

      January 18, 2024 at 8:05 pm

      ​@@m.e.p.rThat is a ridiculous statement. Both Samsung and Apple sell a lot of phones and if either were terrible, neither brand would sell so many. I prefer Samsung because I hate the idea of being locked into a rigid ecosystem and OS. For others, this acceptable and that’s great for them.

    • @modemmack

      January 18, 2024 at 8:06 pm

      ​@@nenomtzThat is a ridiculous statement. Both Samsung and Apple sell a lot of phones and if either were terrible, neither brand would sell so many. I prefer Samsung because I hate the idea of being locked into a rigid ecosystem and OS. For others, this is acceptable and that’s great for them.

  15. @RickDalton9979

    January 18, 2024 at 6:40 pm

    Galaxy S24 Plus is the best value

  16. @Mike_Hog_A_Nator

    January 18, 2024 at 7:05 pm

    Samsung shouldn’t even be used in the same sentence as iPhone or Apple.
    iPhones don’t even come close to what Samsung S Series phones have to offer.
    iPhones are like for Children because a 3yr old can figure one out in minutes. It takes years to learn everything a Ultra will do. 😅

    • @mqproductions

      January 18, 2024 at 8:28 pm

      Yup. Kiddy phone.

  17. @esisolina1

    January 18, 2024 at 7:37 pm

    So you chose and you to show that person with the hijab. We stopped the video right there and we disliked it. And we will continue to dislike all videos with the hijab. 👎

  18. @user-hj1rs2pk8o

    January 18, 2024 at 7:43 pm

    how are we going to tell the clapping eddie about this? and the a seem teem eddie?????

  19. @yamahaevo

    January 18, 2024 at 7:46 pm

    What is going on with girls nowdays filling their lips to look like ducks? 🦆 can anyone update me why? No man like it but girls do?

  20. @yamahaevo

    January 18, 2024 at 7:50 pm

    Iphone 15 pro max = 4441 mAh

  21. @nuyou21

    January 18, 2024 at 7:53 pm

    See, this is why poor Google’s Pixel phones tank every year as all you see is S24 Ultra vs iPhone 15 Pro Max comparison videos. Also, the S24 Ultra doesn’t have Qi2 wireless charging either. It seems that it’s the only thing Samsung didn’t rip-off from the Titanium iPhone 15 Pro Max 😁

  22. @smittyvanjagermanjenson182

    January 19, 2024 at 3:52 am

    My S20+ is by no means a bad phone yet. I’m eager to try the newest Chip because it’s offering over double performance of my phone, but AR glasses are also just around the bend, so I think I’ll hold off for another year or so.

    On another note I just helped my aunt upgrade from an iPhone 6 and I was shocked that it even functioned still, a roughly 10 year old iPhone. Now she has the latest iPhone SE

  23. @rocketman1058

    January 19, 2024 at 3:58 am

    Iphone doesn’t have a titanium frame, it was cut open and has a titanium band wrapped around the edge of the phone

  24. @DeeDeeDanone

    January 19, 2024 at 4:05 am

    Samsung showing a serious amount of cajones to position themselves more expensive than Apple. That’ll go down like a lead turd. 💩

  25. @anonymous-yd1xr

    January 19, 2024 at 4:35 am

    Does S24 satellite connection for emergency calls

  26. @morm2173

    January 19, 2024 at 5:30 am

    I am a Samsung Knight. However in terms of upgrade It’s an incremental upgrade . Better AOD, Flat screen , 2600 nits, snapdragon gen 3. As an owner of the s23 Ultra, I’ll wait for the z fold 6 and hope they use the best prototype designs and give it 100% to be as good or better than the Huawei mate x5 and Honor Magic V2 RSR Porsche edition as first large foldable w integrated s pen. This upgrade is only for those who have the s22 or s21 or older , if you have the s23 ultra I recommend waiting one more year.

    With that being said android offers more value like multi tasking , stylus pen w gestures, foldable innovation, advanced emulation no limitations etc. This is exactly why Samsung, Google, Huawei and Xiaomi , One plus and Red Magic and the entire android family will always be lightyears ahead of ios and why I will never return my main sim to ios ever again.

    • @jessicakoh96

      January 19, 2024 at 6:38 am

      Can’t agree more with this comment.

  27. @brendanfogel4573

    January 19, 2024 at 6:16 am

    Man i recently switched from apple after being a lifetime user to z fold 5 and i couldnt be happier. Samsung phones are great and there are so many other great android phones.

  28. @tommyboy3387

    January 19, 2024 at 6:20 am

    What about codecs/containers? MP4/H.264, ProRes, etc. Nothing new with this video review.

  29. @cs-ge5kx

    January 19, 2024 at 6:42 am

    I phone are so boring samsung all the way

  30. @MirGolamRabbani

    January 19, 2024 at 7:09 am

    The review is done by a iphone girl. Lol disliked it

  31. @AdmiralBison

    January 19, 2024 at 7:26 am

    Still only up to 1TB storage.

    Flagship Android phones need to bring back Micro-SD support as 2TBs cards are imminent.

  32. @alephermalazamwanza4324

    January 19, 2024 at 7:54 am

    iPhone is a very powerful device and it’s too way ahead of the industry and what makes the iPhone unique from its competitors is its simplicity

    • @user-hj1rs2pk8o

      January 19, 2024 at 11:34 am

      using iphone feels like being in jail. limited and apple dictates what you can and can’t do. samsung and android gives you the freedom to use your phone however you want. more features and customization.

  33. @DukeBX

    January 19, 2024 at 8:09 am

    The blue curtain-like background makes her look like she’s on the old Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

  34. @biasedthoughts

    January 19, 2024 at 8:54 am

    Is anyone really cross shopping Apple and Samsung? The Pixel pro 8 is the only other phone with a healthy amount of AI features.

  35. @invensys834

    January 19, 2024 at 9:00 am

    Omg
    Just focus on how she ends all her sentences
    Why hella she is doing this? :))

  36. @dhirendersahani2544

    January 19, 2024 at 10:14 am

    I wish I could buy samsung galaxy s24 ultra…

    • @user-hj1rs2pk8o

      January 19, 2024 at 8:50 pm

      I just preordered my s24 ultra black titanium 512gb. can’t wait to get it.

  37. @sercan272727

    January 19, 2024 at 10:57 am

    this video could be much more valuable if it was doing comparisons by testing performance , battery life, camera quality, audio quality etc, instead of comparing spec sheet. that information is easy to find

  38. @brandonjoshua2012

    January 19, 2024 at 12:03 pm

    Everyone already knows who’s at the top of the food chain. Run along little isheep!

  39. @DeeGee47

    January 19, 2024 at 12:19 pm

    Superior to iphone in almost all aspects.
    At the same time apple discloses certain specs information like they dont know how they made it or what it does. What reason that is we’ll never know.

  40. @mrmusic1880

    January 19, 2024 at 1:31 pm

    The S24 is simply superior!

  41. @jsr5773

    January 19, 2024 at 4:05 pm

    moving from iphone just for a change 😊

  42. @albeklik8055

    January 19, 2024 at 5:02 pm

    My problem with iPhone is damn ugly and I can’t do half of the stuff properly😊

  43. @albeklik8055

    January 19, 2024 at 5:05 pm

    Never will switch to the stupid iPhone I’m sorry😊

  44. @niladrisadhukhan

    January 19, 2024 at 6:18 pm

    The star feature of the show Galaxy AI is only going to last till 2025 until you wish to pay for those features.

    Shame on Samsung for pushing down such a deceitful subscription model.

  45. @MultiDynamic

    January 19, 2024 at 11:37 pm

    Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is #1 Android phone better than Iphone 15 prom max

  46. @yexela

    January 20, 2024 at 12:21 am

    More AI-based bloatware

  47. @xman3514

    January 20, 2024 at 12:51 am

    Include vivo x100 pro.

  48. @MariaHammoud

    January 20, 2024 at 8:58 am

    Oltra???

  49. @noitnova

    January 20, 2024 at 12:17 pm

    AI is the hype of 2024.

  50. @deckhead33

    January 20, 2024 at 9:37 pm

    iPhone 15 pro max will be unmatchable for many years to come 😊.

  51. @albertsegura6034

    January 21, 2024 at 12:58 am

    Gonna stick with good ol iPhone lol reliable and battery won’t drain as fast as my Sammy

  52. @JohnCarter-

    January 21, 2024 at 10:09 am

    Congratulations, Samsung! I’m sure that the Galaxy S24 series and Galaxy AI will be very successful. Samsung continues to innovate while its competitors continue to stagnate. The cost of innovation is not cheap. Some consumers of your products and services will step up. Others will complain. Others will spread rumors and disingenuous comments to stop you. Hang in there. I’m still waiting for my S24U. Please ship it this week.

  53. @VersatileVilen

    January 21, 2024 at 10:59 am

    Leave S24 Ultra aside, lets talk about your weird speaking style 😂

  54. @sendbnes

    January 22, 2024 at 6:19 am

    Next year i will be watching s25 vs s24.

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