Tipster convinced 10x zoom photos on the Galaxy S24 Ultra (that probably doesn’t even offer 10x zoom) are better than on the Galaxy S23 Ultra

It’s now only a week until the unveiling of the Galaxy S24 line. With the crazy amount of leaks in recent weeks, the official premiere will be more of a relief than a genuine surprise on January 17.

Galaxy S24 Ultra is $250 off on Amazon

The S24 Ultra is at discounted prices on Amazon. You can now save $250 on the model with 256GB of storage. Not all colors arrive at the same discount.

$250 off (19%)

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Galaxy S24+, 256GB: Now $200 off at Amazon

The Galaxy S24+ is also available on Amazon. At the moment, the exciting Samsung device with 256GB of storage sells for 20% off, saving you $200. There are limited quantities available.

$200 off (20%)

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Galaxy S24, 256GB: Now $120 off at Amazon

The Samsung Galaxy S24 with 256GB of storage is now $120 cheaper than usual at Amazon. This is a limited-time sale, so act fast.

$120 off (14%)

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Galaxy S24 Ultra is up to $850 off with trade-in

You can purchase a fully unlocked Galaxy S24 Ultra via the official Samsung store. The almighty AI genius sells for $100 off before trade-ins, with an extra $750 discount available with trade-ins.

$850 off (60%) Trade-in

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Galaxy S24+: up to $500 off with eligible trade-in

If you don't care much for the latest and greatest flagship model from Samsung, consider the S24+. The middle member of the S24 family is currently up to $500 off with eligible trade-ins. Alternatively, you can save $200 on one without trade-ins.

$500 off (50%) Trade-in

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Galaxy S24: save up to $400 with a trade-in

The S24 arrives at Samsung as well. Right now, there are no discounts available before trade-ins, but you can trade in an eligible device to save up to $400. You can alternatively save $120 without trade-ins.

$400 off (50%) Trade-in

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Until the time comes to separate the wheat from the chaff in terms of the predictions that everyone made, let’s hear it again from one of the prominent tech tipsters – Ice Universe over at X/Twitter – on the much-discussed topic of the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s zoom camera. Back when we heard that the maxed-out flagship would most likely kill the 10x optical lens and instead pack a 5x one, we weren’t thrilled.

However, a case could be made as to why a 5x telephoto camera unit is actually a sane decision from Samsung’s engineers if built correctly. Despite being half zoom-potent than its 10x predecessor, a 5x telephoto could feature far superior elements and optics, and better image stabilization, so it could be just as good if paired with a larger sensor that enables cropping and better low-light capabilities. And don’t forget the AI tricks… So, it’s up to Samsung to fine-tune it.

For example, users have shown that 10x zoom photos taken with the OnePlus Open look better than those taken with the S23 Ultra. Sounds crazy, given that OnePlus’ folding star has only a 3x optical camera, while the S23 Ultra has a proper 10x optical zoom.

Enough with our hopes, dreams and suggestions, let’s hear it from Ice Universe:



Pretty detailed, huh? If this isn’t enough to ease your mind, you’ll just have to wait a bit more and we’ll provide you with detailed comparisons, testing results and samples from the Galaxy S24 Ultra and its (allegedly) shorter but (potentially) superior zoom camera. If you want to know more about the cameras in the Galaxy S24 line, don’t go any further than this hyperlink.