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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
 Samsung S730i |
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| Price (USD) | $507.90 | $10.80 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| GPRS | - | Yes |
| EDGE | - | Yes |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | - |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International | - |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | - |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | - |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2024, January 17 | 2007, July. Released 2007, October |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, January 24 | Discontinued |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) | 100 x 50 x 14.8 mm (3.94 x 1.97 x 0.58 in) |
| Weight | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) | 83 g (2.93 oz) |
| SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN | Mini-SIM |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) | - |
| Features | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | - |
| Display | ||
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | TFT, 256K colors |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 2.0 inches, 12.6 cm2 (~25.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) | 176 x 220 pixels (~141 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor | - |
| Features | DX anti-reflective coating | - |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 2.2 (Froyo) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm MSM7225-1 Snapdragon S1 |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | 528 MHz ARM 11 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | No |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSD (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 80MB |
| Phonebook | - | 1000 entries, Photocall |
| Call records | - | 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls |
| Features | UFS 4.0 | - |
| Main Camera | ||
| Single | - | 2 MP |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 320p |
| Quad | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | - |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Features | HDR, HDR10+ | No |
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF | - |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | - |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Alert types | - | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones |
| Features | High-bitrate audio support | - |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 2.0, A2DP |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | No |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | 2.0 |
| NFC | Yes | - |
| Features | ||
| Features | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | MP3/AAC/ACC+ player Predictive text input Photo editor Organizer Voice memo |
| Messaging | - | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email |
| Browser | - | i-mode |
| Games | - | Yes + downloadable |
| Java | - | Yes, DoJa 2.5 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | - |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | - | Up to 200 h |
| Talk time | - | Up to 6 h |
| Charging | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless | - |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange | Silver |
| SAR EU | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) | 0.47 W/kg (head) |
| Models | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS | - |
| SAR | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) | - |
| Price | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 | - |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) | - |
| Display | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) | - |
| Camera | Photo / Video | - |
| Loudspeaker | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) | - |
| Battery | Active use score 13:49h | - |
| Win | Performance | — |
| Win | Display | — |
| Win | Camera | — |
| Win | Battery | — |
| Win | Charging | — |
| — | RAM | — |
| Win | 5G | — |
| — | Price | Win |
- Future-proof 5G network connectivity (limited to 4G on S730i)
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than S730i's 60Hz
- Higher-tier Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor offering substantial compute superiority
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant shots (missing on S730i)
- Premium flagship price tier represents a notable financial investment
- Balanced hardware configuration tailored for reliable everyday operation
- Ergonomic physical construction with comfortable in-hand grip
- Limited to 4G LTE cellular data speeds without 5G support
- IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
- Screen refresh rate capped at 60Hz (less fluid than Galaxy S24 Ultra's 120Hz)
Putting the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra face-to-face with the Samsung S730i reveals decisive contrasts in hardware tuning, camera capabilities, and battery endurance.
In terms of compute horsepower and raw silicon throughput, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra commands an evident lead with its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) architecture. Heavy multitasking, high-framerate 3D graphics, and sustained processor-intensive applications operate with smoother frame rates and superior thermal composure compared to the Qualcomm MSM7225-1 Snapdragon S1 inside the Samsung S730i.
On the visual front, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra establishes an advantage with its vibrant LTPO AMOLED panel at 120Hz. It yields richer saturation, deeper contrast ratios, and superior outdoor sunlight legibility compared to the IPS LCD display on the Samsung S730i.
Photographic versatility is led by the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. Its 200MP primary setup with OIS stabilization and dedicated optical zoom versatility captures superior dynamic range, sharper micro-textures, and more dependable low-light exposures than the 2MP setup on the Samsung S730i.
Power endurance and charging turnaround lean toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, pairing a 5000mAh battery with 45W recharging to ensure lower downtime between intensive usage cycles compared to 800mAh (standard) on the Samsung S730i.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as our recommended champion in this matchup, clinching 6 category wins against 1 for the Samsung S730i. Users seeking superior overall balance, higher-tier performance, and refined hardware polish will find the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra to be the more complete package.
