{"id":261,"date":"2026-01-09T09:46:42","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T01:46:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jltgadget.com\/blog\/?p=261"},"modified":"2026-01-09T09:46:44","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T01:46:44","slug":"why-im-still-talking-about-the-galaxy-s24-ultra-today-the-s25-is-out-but-this-one-is-still-crazy-good-joana-style","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jltgadget.com\/blog\/en\/why-im-still-talking-about-the-galaxy-s24-ultra-today-the-s25-is-out-but-this-one-is-still-crazy-good-joana-style\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I\u2019m still talking about the Galaxy S24 Ultra today: the S25 is out\u2026 but this one is still crazy good (Joana style)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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You know\u2026 I live in Korea<\/strong>, but when I do live selling<\/strong>, most of the people I\u2019m talking to are in the Philippines<\/strong>.
So I hear this question all the time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cAte Joana, the S25 is already out\u2026 is it still okay to buy the S24 Ultra now?<\/strong>\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And my answer? Yes\u2014super okay.<\/strong>
Because the S24 Ultra isn\u2019t the type of phone that suddenly becomes \u201cold.\u201d It still has strong flagship specs<\/strong>, and since the resale\/secondhand market is very active, it often becomes an even better value<\/strong>\u2014especially if you want a premium phone without paying \u201cbrand-new flagship\u201d prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So today, let\u2019s do S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra<\/strong>\u2014the practical, real-life way. \ud83d\ude04<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra \u2014 quick comparison (only what matters)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1) In-hand feel: the S25 is thinner and lighter<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • S24 Ultra:<\/strong> 8.6mm \/ 232g<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • S25 Ultra:<\/strong> 8.2mm \/ 218g<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Joana comment:
    I know it looks like a \u201csmall difference\u201d on paper, but with big phones, you actually feel it\u2014especially if you take lots of photos\/videos or try to use it one-handed sometimes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    2) Display: the S25 is slightly bigger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
      \n
    • S24 Ultra:<\/strong> 6.8″<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • S25 Ultra:<\/strong> 6.9″<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Real talk: this isn\u2019t a \u201cWOW completely different\u201d kind of upgrade. You\u2019ll notice it more when you combine it with the refined design and lighter body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      \n\n\n\n

      3) Camera: the S25\u2019s big headline is the ultra-wide upgrade<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      • S24 Ultra ultra-wide:<\/strong> 12MP<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • S25 Ultra ultra-wide:<\/strong> 50MP<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        Joana comment:
        If you love travel shots, group photos, indoor wide shots<\/strong>, this is where the S25 can feel extra tempting.
        But if you mostly shoot daily photos and rely on the main camera, the S24 Ultra is still seriously good<\/strong>. Like\u2026 still flagship, hello? \ud83d\ude05<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        \n\n\n\n

        4) Battery: both are 5,000mAh (the difference is more about optimization)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        • S24 Ultra:<\/strong> 5,000mAh<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • S25 Ultra:<\/strong> 5,000mAh<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          Meaning: it\u2019s not the kind of upgrade where the S25 \u201cwins\u201d just because it has a bigger battery. It\u2019s more about chip + software optimization<\/strong> in real-life use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \n\n\n\n

          5) Updates: the S24 still has long-term support, so it\u2019s safer secondhand<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          • S24 series:<\/strong> long OS upgrades + long security updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • S25 series:<\/strong> same long support<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            This matters because one scary thing about buying secondhand is, \u201cWhat if updates end soon?\u201d But with the S24 Ultra, the lifespan still looks strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            So why is the S24 Ultra still popular? (Joana-style, real-life reasons)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

            1) Some phones stay \u201cflagship\u201d even after the newer one arrives<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            The S24 Ultra is already at a level where for everyday use\u2014
            Facebook, TikTok, YouTube, camera, work apps\u2014it\u2019s hard to feel like it\u2019s lacking.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

            2) An active secondhand market makes it a safer buy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            In the Philippines, this is a big deal:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n
            • more choices (storage\/color\/condition)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • more flexible pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • easier to resell later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              In short: easy to buy, easy to sell<\/strong> = demand stays strong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              3) The S Pen effect: once you try it, it\u2019s hard to go back<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Notes, screenshot memos, quick signatures, doodles\u2026
              At first: \u201cWill I even use this?\u201d
              Then suddenly: \u201cWait\u2026 why do I not have it?!\u201d \ud83d\ude2d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              4) The camera is already more than enough<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              Yes, the S25 improves the ultra-wide a lot.
              But that doesn\u2019t make the S24 Ultra \u201cbad\u201d overnight.
              Most people see S24 Ultra photos and simply say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

              \n

              \u201cThat looks amazing!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

              5) Long updates give you a real reason to buy a secondhand flagship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

              It\u2019s not a \u201cuse it for one year then bye\u201d phone.
              It can be a long-term<\/strong> phone\u2014so the money feels worth it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              Joana\u2019s verdict: Who should choose the S24 Ultra?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

              \u2705 The S24 Ultra is best if you\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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              • don\u2019t need the latest, but want flagship quality<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • want to save money but still want power<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • are targeting a great-value secondhand\/renewed<\/strong> option<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • want a phone with a strong long-term lifespan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                \u2705 The S25 Ultra is best if you\u2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
                  \n
                • really want a lighter, slimmer Ultra<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • shoot a lot of ultra-wide photos \/ photo-video<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • love the \u201clatest AI + latest hardware\u201d vibe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
                  \n\n\n\n
                  \"\"<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

                  Final thoughts (live selling vibe \ud83d\ude04)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                  Yes, the S25 is the newest.
                  But the S24 Ultra is the type of phone that becomes more tempting<\/strong> as the price drops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  So when someone asks me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n

                  \u201cAte Joana, is the S24 Ultra still okay?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

                  I\u2019ll say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  \n

                  \u201cYes, it\u2019s still okay. And sometimes\u2026 it\u2019s actually the smarter choice<\/strong>. \ud83d\ude09\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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