Pull down to refresh stories
Emerging

I can’t believe how good the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still is in 2026

0 • Robert Triggs / Android Authority co/AAGooglePreferredSource"> Add us as preferred source It’s been more than two years since I got my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra , and although it hasn’t been my primary phone for most of that period, it’s still the one I pick up most often when I want to see the mobile world beyond my Pixel’s walled garden. And each time I unlock the phone, I am left a little in awe of what Samsung achieved, even with a phone that should technically be old and outdated now. This piece sits on 1 source layers, but the real value is showing why the story should not be skimmed past too quickly.

0 • Robert Triggs / Android Authority co/AAGooglePreferredSource"> Add us as preferred source It’s been more than two years since I got my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra , and although it hasn’t been my primary phone for most of that period, it’s still the one I pick up most often when I want to see the mobile world beyond my Pixel’s walled garden. And each time I unlock the phone, I am left a little in awe of what Samsung achieved, even with a phone that should technically be old and outdated now. The signal is strong enough to deserve attention, but it still needs to be read as something developing rather than fully settled.

Emerging The topic has initial corroboration, but the newsroom is still waiting on stronger confirmation.
Reference image for: I can’t believe how good the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still is in 2026
Reference image from Android Authority. Android Authority

0 • Robert Triggs / Android Authority co/AAGooglePreferredSource"> Add us as preferred source It’s been more than two years since I got my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra , and although it hasn’t been my primary phone for most of that period, it’s still the one I pick up most often when I want to see the mobile world beyond my Pixel’s walled garden. And each time I unlock the phone, I am left a little in awe of what Samsung achieved, even with a phone that should technically be old and outdated now. It feels just as snappy, just as nice, and just as good as it did on day one. Android Authority is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. On the device side, the useful angle is whether a technical change actually alters feel, lifespan, or upgrade cost in real use.

What is happening now

0 • Robert Triggs / Android Authority co/AAGooglePreferredSource"> Add us as preferred source It’s been more than two years since I got my Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra , and although it hasn’t been my primary phone for most of that period, it’s still the one I pick up most often when I want to see the mobile world beyond my Pixel’s walled garden. Android Authority form the main source layer behind the core facts in this piece.

Where the sources line up

Android Authority is the main source layer for now, and the rest should be read as a signal that is still widening. And each time I unlock the phone, I am left a little in awe of what Samsung achieved, even with a phone that should technically be old and outdated now. Android Authority form the main source layer behind the core facts in this piece. With devices, practical impact usually shows up in battery life, heat, stability, and long-term usability rather than in a few flashy headline numbers. The readers who should care most are the ones planning to replace a device, buy an accessory, or upgrade a work setup in the next few months.

The details worth keeping

It feels just as snappy, just as nice, and just as good as it did on day one. On the device side, the useful angle is whether a technical change actually alters feel, lifespan, or upgrade cost in real use. The readers who should care most are the ones planning to replace a device, buy an accessory, or upgrade a work setup in the next few months. The next step is to see whether the current signals harden into a durable change or fade as a short-lived experiment.

Why this matters most

The signal is strong enough to deserve attention, but it still needs to be read as something developing rather than fully settled. With 1 source layers on the table, the part worth reading most closely is where firm facts meet the market's early reaction. It has its faults, sure, but it has aged gracefully thanks to its excellent design, powerful hardware, and Samsung’s software support.

What to watch next

The next readout is price, device coverage, and whether the change feels real once the hardware reaches users. Patrick Tech Media will keep checking rollout speed, user reaction, and how Android Authority update the next pieces. From 1 early signals, the piece keeps 1 references that are useful for locking the main details in place. That is why the useful reading move is not to stop at the headline, but to compare the promise, the workflow change, and the likely cost before deciding anything.

Source notes