Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The number one in the best list also wins the head-to-head battle - and with a commanding lead. The S24 Ultra did not have any weaknesses in any category - on the contrary, it set top marks in many areas: The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which is highly clocked for Samsung, makes the S24 Ultra the fastest Android smartphone, and in the battery test it set the record for continuous use in the upper class...

With the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, the South Korean company is setting a high bar at the start of the year. With improved cameras, the new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and many other innovations, the company wants to usher in the era of AI phones and take on a pioneering role.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is of course the better smartphone, anything else would be a big surprise. But from a technical perspective, its lead is not great. When it comes to features alone, the S24 Ultra is a very good choice - with the better value for money. Samsung's exemplary update policy also speaks in favour of the older model...

Regardless of the price, the best smartphone comes from Samsung. The comparison in five price categories is 4:2 in favour of the Koreans. In the entry-level classes, Samsung offers the more sustainable smartphones with the Galaxy A15 and A35. In the class up to 300 euros, the Galaxy A55 ties with the price breaker Poco X6 Pro...

Making phone calls, sending messages, surfing the internet - for most people, everyday life without a smartphone is almost unthinkable. This makes it all the more important to be able to rely on the devices. Which model is the test winner? Which has the best mobile camera or the most powerful battery?...