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 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
 Unnecto Shell |
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|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $507.90 | $118.80 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| GPRS | - | Class 12 |
| EDGE | - | No |
| 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 | 2011, June. Released 2011, August |
| 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) | 111.5 x 60 x 14.3 mm (4.39 x 2.36 x 0.56 in) |
| Weight | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) | 240 g (8.47 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 | Dual SIM (dual stand-by) |
| Keyboard | - | QWERTY |
| 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 |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 2.2 inches, 15.0 cm2 (~22.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) | 320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 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 2.3.6 (Gingerbread) |
| CPU | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | 1.0 GHz |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | - |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | - |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | No | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 128MB |
| Phonebook | - | 500 entries |
| Call records | - | Yes |
| Features | UFS 4.0 | - |
| Main Camera | ||
| Single | - | 1.3 MP |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | Yes |
| 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 | - |
| Features | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | - |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2.1, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | No |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | microUSB |
| Features | ||
| Features | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | MP3/MP4 player Organizer Voice memo |
| Messaging | - | SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM |
| Games | - | Yes |
| Java | - | Yes, MIDP 2.0 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | - |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh | Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | - | Up to 150 h |
| Talk time | - | Up to 4 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 | Black, Silver |
| 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) | - |
| SAR EU | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 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 Shell)
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than Shell'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 Shell)
- 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)
Choosing between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Unnecto Shell requires looking past basic marketing sheets to examine real-world compute efficiency, visual fidelity, and daily ergonomics.
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 Dedicated Multi-core Processor inside the Unnecto Shell.
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 Unnecto Shell.
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 3MP setup on the Unnecto Shell.
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 1000mAh (standard) on the Unnecto Shell.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra emerges as our recommended champion in this matchup, clinching 6 category wins against 1 for the Unnecto Shell. 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.
