I've just got my S24+ today to upgrade my trusty but ageing S10+ having not strayed from Samsung for almost 10 years. Naturally I was hoping it would be an upgrade in all departments but although on the whole it is, there's several annoying and unexpected downgrades that are making me seriously question whether it's actually worth spending quite a bit of money to change.
Firstly, the screen although pin sharp is really washed out. Even in vivid mode the colours are dull and the blacks are significantly more grey than the S10 screen, and even look washed out when put alongside my wife's budget spec A52! I've played around with brightness and colour tone etc but I can't dial it out, and my cousin who's got an S24 Ultra said exactly the same when comparing it against the S22 it's replacing.
Then there's some bizarre features missing from OneUI 6.1, the ones I've noticed so far are specifically in the Always On Display settings. I use AOD to display as a bedside clock, with my S10 and also in OneUI 6.0 / Android 14 on the A52 you can rotate the AOD to landscape orientation and control the brightness, you could even do the latter from the AOD lock screen by tapping twice on the clock to access the brightness slider. In OneUI 6.1 unless I'm missing something it seems all that functionality is missing, the brightness of the AOD is linked to the main screen brightness setting which is far too bright for overnight use, and you can't set it to landscape mode which I'd prefer when on it's horizontal night stand next to the bed. Why this functionality would be omitted I have no idea, but it's really annoying! Please someone enlighten me to some hidden menu somewhere that fixes all these issues?! 🙂
I switched to Samsung in 2021, and have consistent used and loved their products because of the consistency of amoled displays across the board. This is just unacceptable. Then claim it's a feature when it's clearly not is wild. Will be calling support tomorrow to request an s23 exchange cause I hate this
My return is due tomorrow, I think I'll just have to downgrade to an s23 instead. I hate how ugly the colors look. I truly want the new ai experience but I can do these washed out colors
So, how would I do the same? I sent my s22 ultra in for trade in already. I would love to get rid of this 24u and get a 23u, just have no idea what to do...
One of the worst critics of the lack color saturation on the S24. Was able to create something really quite lovely.
- Settings Adjustments -
1. Display / Screem Mode - Vivid / White balance, (cool 2nd toggle) / Advanced settings - all toggles left most position
Screen Resolution - FDH+ (2340 ×1080)
Brightness - user preference
Dark mode setting - user preference
All other
2. Accessibility / Visual enhancements / High contrast fonts toggle on
3. Advanced features / Video brightness - Normal
4. About Phone / repeatedly tap Software information line until Developer options are accessed.
Go back to settings page / Developer options link at bottom of page / scroll through until you find Contrast line / set to medium
That's it! The colors really pop.
Additionally the speakers on this phone are phenomenal. Find your favorite song (youtube if you haven't transferred your spps) hook up to your Bluetooth speaker and enjoy - adjust equalizer settings to your liking.
Naw... I returned it. I'm not going through this after paying $1300. If they fix it I'll buy it again or I'll be tempted to go to the dark side in September
