Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB Review
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 · One UI · 128GB
Specdex verdict The Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB earns Specdex's editor's pick — flagship-tier with no significant weak spots, a clear recommendation in its category.
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra (128GB) — the 2024 Galaxy flagship with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Specdex doesn't run benchmarks in-house. The verdict is an editorial assessment based on manufacturer specs and public reviewer consensus. See methodology.
Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB versus its closest rivals
- +Large AMOLED display
- +S-Pen or DeX productivity (on Ultra/Note)
- +Many storage tiers
- −One UI can be heavy
- −Pricey top trims
- −Update speed trails Pixel
Who's the Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB for?
Quick verdicts for the most common buyer profiles, derived from the sub-scores above.
With CPU/GPU sub-scores at 92/91, this delivers headroom for sustained creative workloads — video editing, AI inference, or 3D rendering.
Battery sub-score of 88 is solid but not class-leading — fine for typical days, charging top-up likely on heavy days.
Camera sub-score of 94 — one of the strongest mobile imaging packages on the market today.
Mid-tier pricing at $1,299 — review whether the score-per-dollar lines up against the cheaper alternatives we recommend.
In the box
What you get when you unbox the Galaxy S24 Ultra 128GB.
- Device
- USB-C cable
- SIM ejector tool
- Quick-start guide
- Brand sticker
Standard contents — region/SKU may vary; confirm at retailer.
Sources & benchmarks
Cited, not generatedSpecdex does not run benchmarks in-house. We're rolling out cited public benchmark data category by category — PassMark for CPUs and GPUs is wired today; DXOMark, RTINGS, Geekbench, and NotebookCheck will follow.
Sources we use when available: PassMark for CPU/GPU, Geekbench Browser for synthetic, DXOMark for camera scores, RTINGS for TVs, monitors, and headphones. See methodology.
Specifications
Editorial · awaiting verification| Specification | Value |
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| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
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| Storage | 128GB |
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| OS | Android 14 |
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| Release year | 2024 |
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