S24 Ultra After 2 Years: Still Worth It in 2026?

S24 Ultra After 2 Years: Still Worth It in 2026?
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is now two years old. In this honest long-term review, I share my experience using the S24 Ultra as my daily driver through 2025 and into 2026. From battery life after 2 years to camera performance, the S Pen experience, and whether it still makes sense with the Galaxy S26 Ultra launching soon—here's the truth.

Is the S24 Ultra still worth buying in 2026? After two years of heavy use—travel, photography, content creation, and everyday tasks—I break down where this phone still excels and where it shows its age. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 remains a powerhouse, the 200MP camera continues to deliver stunning shots, and that titanium build? Still rock solid .

Battery life after 2 years is often a concern. I share my real-world usage stats, the charging habits that kept my battery healthy, and how it holds up against newer flagships . Plus, with Samsung's seven-year software update promise, this phone is supported through 2031—making it a serious contender for anyone looking to buy used or discounted in 2026 .

In this video:

S24 Ultra design & titanium durability check

Camera samples in 2026 (daylight, low light, zoom)

Battery health after 24 months of daily use

S Pen functionality—still worth it?

S24 Ultra vs S26 Ultra: should you upgrade?

Who should buy the S24 Ultra in 2026

If you're asking "Should I upgrade from S24 Ultra to S26 Ultra?" or "Is the S24 Ultra still a good buy in 2026?"—this video answers both.

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - 2 years later—So Far, So... Exciting?
1:00 - Design & titanium durability check
2:15 - Display: still flagship quality?
4:30 - S Pen: do I still use it?
6:25 - S24 Ultra OVER iPhone 17 Pro?
7:05 - Battery life performance after 2 years (real talk)
9:21 - Camera performance in 2026
11:12 - Samsung, Please Copy Apple
11:55 - Final verdict: still worth it in 2026? - S24 Ultra vs S26 Ultra

🔗 LINKS & RESOURCES:

My original S24 Ultra review: https://youtu.be/l9I1t1IMHjQ?si=HU30rGp9aoPRAIzm

iPhone 17 Pro Review- https://youtu.be/fJiU9ecnakw?si=h5zQHEiSONJhYO9t

iPhone 17 Pro Day In The Life (Shot on iPhone) - https://youtu.be/VjSkyI2XvZE?si=643za3t6wetCxEjp

Best S24 Ultra screen protectors: https://amzn.to/4ru5Rhw

📱 GEAR I USE:
Main camera: Sony A7III
Editing: DaVinci Resolve
Monitor: AOC 34" Ultrawide

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