S24 ultra vs iphone 15 pro (not max)

iPhone user since past 8 years. Upgrading my phone now. Confused between 15pro's battery life and S24 Ultra's - size.

I feel my current 11pro is perfect size, and does most of my work except it's running out of storage now.

To the S24U users: 1. how do you feel about the size when you purchased it vs now? Have you got used to it yet? Does it hurt to use single handedly, chatting/surfing? Do the pockets feel saggy?

is the spen really worthy? Do you use it for scribbling, or you still type your notes (eg-groceries shopping)?
Do you ever use dex?

If anyone has tried both: 1. does ip15pro really has smoother animations and less laggy (jittery) when opening and closing apps?

Does the battery last one full day?
Do you feel what apple provides, they do it with perfection - like cameras?
Do you ever feel you had an sPen?

Seems like a long list of questions, but might sum up the answers for all others who are in a dilemma too.

in S24Ultraby Churchillbhai

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rggzen

This is right up my alley. I own the iPhone 15 Pro (not Max) and the Samsung S23 Ultra.

Samsung S23: I love the size. I love the shape of it. It's boxy and feels good in the hand. And with all the tricks the Galaxy has for one-handed use, I don't feel like it's a burden. Yes, pockets are baggy and the phone sticks out.

Yes, I enjoy the S Pen when I use it. Being intentional about it is key. Using Lightroom with the S Pen is a great combo, as is taking quick notes. It has its moments.

Haven't used Dex yet.

iPhone 15 Pro: I see more stutter and lag on the 15 Pro than I do on the S23 Ultra. Especially when I'm using my Backbone and playing games. COD Mobile and NBA2K kill the battery and heat up the iPhone. The S23 Ultra maintains high frame rates and doesn't feel like an oven.

The S23 Ultra lasts all day with heavy usage. The iPhone 15 Pro doesn't even come close.

The iPhone 15 Pro has an amazing camera. Point-and-shoot is head and shoulders above the point-and-shoot on the S23 Ultra. It takes more effort on the Galaxy to get a good picture.

Just my two cents.

Gwegwaa

I use the spen only to take photos, you can use the button on the pen to take a photo remotely. I have actually use the pen also for some reminder on the AoD, I have use dex but i always have a laptop nearby so... I have never use a new version of iPhone but there has been no lag in anything I've done so far. My battery last a day with ease and it charges fast enough to not worry about it. Just plug it in the morning while you get ready, a bit at dinner when you cook and you will always be between 20 to 80% by doing that, its nice to have a fast charger if you do this. For the size, it is usable easily with one hand. For scrolling reddit its perfectly fine but if you need to reach the top left corner you have to get in weird position or you need to use the one hand functionnality. The phone is light enough but i dont use a cover so maybe that would get heavier for you if you do. For camera its always a feeling and its difficult to judge, I like going into the settings and fine tuning everything so I got something I like for photos. But out of the box everything is good. If you like customization it will be also very nice to play with all the settings, you can even move the key of your keyboard and change the shape of them using "good lock" which is a must have if you like customization.

Churchillbhai

Thanks for the detailed review. I’m not much into customisation, I like my phone to be simple and minimalist. I doubt nothing you said about the s24ultra. But for small to medium sized hands, isn’t reaching the top left corner like - rolling down the phone along my palm, adjusting my fingers so it doesn’t slide fall and a bit more of struggle?

Gwegwaa

Well, probably, its isnt very accessible unless you use the one hand function (very easy to turn on and off, its just one slide away on the bottom bar) and anyway, on android there is universal gesture, meaning that the back arrow is showing on the app at the top left but you never use to click it as you cab just slide your finger from any side of the screen to go back, this is the examplz, i really recommand this https://youtu.be/Dz5IInZU4sY

Also, you can remove the white bar at the bottom if you want.

Churchillbhai

Thanks! Will surely take this into consideration.

Gwegwaa

Don't hesitate, this wasn'ty go to phone, I'm not a Samsung fan, but I got it offered has I know someone working in Samsung in Korea. But I really enjoy it !

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Churchillbhai

Pro max is out of equation. I’m eyeing either the 15 pro or s24 ultra. How long did it take to get used to the size? Which phone were you using earlier?

Quietow

I have small hands, it still feels big to use in some outdoor situations but you get used to it

Churchillbhai

Do you really GET USED TO IT? Or is it more of, “since I have got the phone now, I need to manage this by moving it up and down my palm - adjusting my fingers around the flat edges”?

Quietow

You will start adapting to different ways of holding your phone, in a way you will be comfortable, but it still won't be as comfortable as a 15 pro, I was thinking of getting a 15 pro too, but I have too many accessories in the ecosystem, and too used to galaxy to change, no, it's not just that, I used a family member's iphone and it's too restrained, there are no swipe gestures, nothing like good lock for customization, and it's more expensive compared to galaxy.

And I didn’t get 24+ simply because of the inferior cameras.

fsystem32

Yea, you do, no worries.

TooneyLoonz26

The size of the ultra is nice for entertainment but sucks for practically. You don't get used to having to reach or readjust your grip to get the top of the phone. It's a pain but not a deal breaker if you like more viewing space.

Churchillbhai

"pain but not a dealbreaker" didn't really get it? Also, I have a laptop handy for content consumption, always.

TooneyLoonz26

Sounds like the iPhone is for you. Congratulations.

Churchillbhai

hahhaha, yaayyy, victory!

GGMYTEAMFED

Are you using your current phone a lot with one hand? Is so, don’t got for the ultra. Yes you can switch to one handed mode but I don’t like it

Churchillbhai

now that you've asked me, I use it single handedly for opening the phone and the apps, scrolling, taking pictures, editing pictures. For chatting I use both hands, but yea, I'm more of a single hand phone user

GGMYTEAMFED

Same as I do. I went from s22 ultra to iPhone15 pro. I realized that I’m using the phone a lot when laying on the sofa and it was really hard with the big phone. Another reason was that my wife is using apple as well and we can have a family plan now with calendar, different lists and so on without the need of an extra app

Churchillbhai

The practicality of 15pro is too good. Yea, we also have 5/6 ios devices at home. It was just my curious mind wanting me to try something new, and regret it later (maybe not).

How has the battery life been, compared to the ultra? Do you miss the sPen? What for did you use the sPen for when you owned it? Are the apps like good lock, the customisations and ai features are all the first week's fun (like the action button)?

GGMYTEAMFED

My s22 ultra battery was really bad. The 15pro battery is better. I’ve never used the spen and the 22ultra did not have AI. I do not miss customization that much because I didn’t customize a lot. I just need a phone that works. AI and ios18 is coming soon with a lot new customization options.

Lazy_Elk3439

To the S24U users: 1. how do you feel about the size when you purchased it vs now? Have you got used to it yet? Does it hurt to use single handedly, chatting/surfing? Do the pockets feel saggy? - - Feels big in the pocket. It is a large device to hold but it is also a thing of beauty and you can spend hour using it and won't hurt your eyes as the screen is a masterpiece

is the spen really worthy? Do you use it for scribbling, or you still type your notes (eg-groceries shopping)? Notes, invoice creation and manipulation, the drawing app when sat waiting for an appointment, photo manipulation, camera control, scrolling with the phone sat beside you on a night
Do you ever use dex? All the time. People limit this to "just dex" I can hook a mouse and keyboard up with Bluetooth with the click of a button and it is a computer

If anyone has tried both: 1. does ip15pro really has smoother animations and less laggy (jittery) when opening and closing apps? Apple animations are smoother android are snappier and feel quicker

Does the battery last one full day? No
Do you feel what apple provides, they do it with perfection - like cameras? Yes. Camera is point and click(not so much on s24) app optimisation, face unlock, apple pay are all superior
Do you ever feel you had an sPen? I couldn't live without it now I've had it but back when I didn't I don't think I would of been bothered

Seems like a long list of questions, but might sum up the answers for all others who are in a dilemma too.

Lazy_Elk3439

To clarify above the S24U last up to 2 days 10-12 hrs Sot depending on connection. 15pro is dreadful, in my opinion you should not have to charge a flagship £1000 device half way through the day no matter how quick they charge

Puzzleheaded-Till545

Well S24 ultra feels nice in my hand. I think trying it before buying will be a good idea, but one thing it is really lightweight compared to pre iphone 15 iphones because of titanium. I don't really use spen normally, but I use it to draw and write in calligraphy. I also use it to take photos as it works really nice there. About dex, I use it when I need to use a android app on big screen. It is way better than any screen mirroring. My smartphone last about 8-10 hours on a single charge, which I think is a good battery life. Well these are my answer to your questions , at end also consider that if you really comfortable with ios shifting to android may be hard and may take time.

Chem311

Titanium Black

Came from iPhone 13 pro to s24 ultra.

The screen size was big for a few days but you get used to it really fast, i also have big hands. Feels big in some pockets (like a suit) but don't think it's big enough to fall out. The spen is great when you need to write down a note that uses weird symbols, and also a shutter button for the camera. I have no idea what Dex is.

Second batch Battery lasts full day even when playing games like genshin. Family all used my phone to take photos over their 14 and 15 pros. Spen is one of those things that is super useful when it's needed, but you don't even notice it when not using.

M_C_XIX

I've had my S24 Ultra for 1 month now. When I first got it, I nearly returned it after 2 days because of the size. I upgraded from a OnePlus 7T Pro, which wasn't that much smaller, but the Ultra's boxy shape makes it feel even larger than it is. Fast forward to now & yes, I have gotten used to it. I love the screen size and it's perfect for watching media.

It's still not particularly comfortable to hold compared to a thinner phone with rounded edges and a curved rear, but I don't hate it. It does stick out in a pocket quite prominently, especially when wearing skinny jeans, but unless the pocket is tiny it will fit just fine.

I don't use the S Pen much, but it is useful as a remote for taking photos and making notes on the lock screen.

shutupphil

size-wise, as a small woman, using some thinner cases would fit my hands better and I don't always have pockets
I draw and write a lot, I love the S Pen, but for tasks/lists I use the reminder app
I use dex on my Samsung monitor when I am at home

indacut__96

Never use 2 or 3. 1, phone feels fine if you have big hands.

Apps are smooth. Never had lag ever. That's an old android thing. I also never had my phone die or become close.