Galaxy S24 Ultra fares worse in drop test than the Galaxy S23

The Galaxy S24 series is out, and we've already reviewed the Galaxy S24 Ultra, the obvious star of the three new handsets. With its larger footprint, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has two immediate benefits: the larger display and battery capacity. The Ultra also features a built-in stylus and more camera sensors because there's more room inside the handset.

Samsung then gave the Galaxy S24 Ultra additional perks that have nothing to do with size. The Ultra is the only phone to feature a titanium frame. It's also the only Galaxy S24 variant to get Corning's new Gorilla Armor glass panel that's more difficult to scratch than Victus 2. And finally, the Galaxy Ultra gets a flat screen rather than a curved one at the edges. This should further improve its durability.

However, we just saw a drop test that proved the Galaxy S24 Ultra won't survive accidental drops better than previous models. And now we have a more professional drop test from Allstate that reconfirms those findings. Not only that, but the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and the entire series, does worse than its predecessor.

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