It's easy to get carried away and lose sight of just how far we've come in the smartphone world. Apple's iPhone 14 is 7.8 millimeters thick but can communicate directly with satellites, boasts photographic talents that eclipse dedicated cameras and action cams, and does so starting at just $799.

Improved low-light camera performance, Clever safety features (you hope you won't need)

Improvements feel evolutionary, eSIM may prove a headache, iPhone 13 offers much the same for $100 less

The iPhone 14 is very similar to the iPhone 13, which itself was very similar to the iPhone 12. That doesn’t mean it’s a bad phone — it’s just less of an upgrade for anyone using a phone that’s only two years old.

Enter a new era, is exactly how to describe functionality on the latest Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra released not only to show off improved features but to flaunt the first generation of Galaxy AI.

Apple's latest non-Pro iPhone is superb - it's just that it's strikingly similar to last year's effort.

Still an incredible smartphone, Brilliant battery life gets a bit better, Excellent camera system gets a bit better

Last year’s Pro hardware, Wireless charging slow by modern standards, No USB-C; it’s now well overdue

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra review

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra's finish is more durable than ever before thanks to a new titanium finish, its cameras even more capable thanks to the new 5x optical zoom, its flat-panel display now means the integrated S Pen stylus is just much more practical, and despite strong competition this...

Titanium finish brings distinctive style, Flat screen makes more sense for S Pen stylus, More logical camera arrangement with fantastic new zoom

Charging remains slower than the flagship competition, High price (but no year-on-year increase is positive), S Pen stylus won't be for everyone

The attractive design is Samsung’s best yet and the cameras are a solid improvement plus there are better colours, a better fit in the hand, and a...

Chic design, Stunning AI features, Slick performance

Only a gentle camera upgrade, Pricey

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the best phone Samsung has ever made, though the over reliance on AI features is troubling.

Good battery life, Brilliant screen, Excellent cameras

Over reliance on generative AI features, Not a substantial upgrade over the Galaxy S23 Ultra

I'll still be working with the Galaxy S24 Ultra over the coming days and updating this hands-on with new information as soon as it becomes available, so if you want to stay up-to-date on the latest bookmark this page and check back for the latest including our final score.

Replacing the S23 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the flagship camera phone from Samsung, and adds a vast array of AI photography features, which is likely to make it one of the best phones for photography ever released! But how does it perform?