The launch of the Samsung Galaxy S24 series has been met with mixed reactions, with several points of contention arising among users and tech reviewers. While the Galaxy S24 screens are reportedly functioning as intended, concerns have been raised about the durability and design choices of the Galaxy S24 Ultra model. Comparisons with Apple's construction methods highlight that despite Samsung's use of lower-grade titanium in the S24 Ultra's case, which was injection molded rather than bonded, the device boasts superior strength and better thermal performance. However, drop tests suggest that the Galaxy S24 Ultra may be more fragile than its predecessor, with warnings that the display, especially the Ultra model, is particularly prone to breaking from accidental drops. Additionally, the S24 Ultra has been equipped with a newer fingerprint sensor and has been criticized for its display's 'washed out' colors, which Samsung claims is intentional. A brutal teardown has also revealed the actual amount of titanium used in the device, suggesting less premium materials than anticipated. Amidst these concerns, there have been no reports of overheating issues, a problem that had affected the iPhone 15 at its launch.
Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra uses titanium, but it's not as much as you think, as a new teardown burns away the fluff, revealing its true quality in the process https://t.co/Xt1DRcsLAK
I spent 2 weeks with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and it's impressive(ly boring) https://t.co/YTmnOnfcxA https://t.co/lvE65WsZfq
Thinking of getting the new Galaxy S24? Don't forget the case - these drop tests were, well, crushing https://t.co/5ICAFHMWZS
No overheating issues like when the iPhone 15 debuted, but the Galaxy S24 certainly has its own launch problems. https://t.co/K1a9dlKAEO
Galaxy S24 Ultra display shows 'washed out' colors on purpose, Samsung says https://t.co/6pxQMma7zt by @nexusben
Drop test shows the Galaxy S24 Ultra may be more fragile than its predecessor https://t.co/JR4Q27WcTB
Brutal teardown reveals how much titanium is actually inside the Galaxy S24 Ultra https://t.co/HgwEqxeuYT by @chaosromero
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra has a slightly newer fingerprint sensor https://t.co/b73HFUKIMc by @nexusben
Better protect your Galaxy S24 display, as it'll break via accidental drops, especially the Ultra https://t.co/SPmhDjORS9
Really funny that Apple used solid-state diffusion to bond the iphones titanium case to its aluminum subframe and Samsung just injection molded some plastic onto the S24U's lower grade titanium case and the Samsung is like 2x stronger and has better thermals Every apple product…
The Galaxy S24 screens are apparently working as intended https://t.co/Vbeo5D99ns