Samsung might ditch the use of aluminum and glass next year, moving to titanium alloy for the Galaxy S24 Ultra. One advantage of switching to this material is that it is lightweight, but according to one tipster, the difference between the upcoming flagship and the Galaxy S23 Ultra is said to be negligible.
Galaxy S24 Ultra is rumored to be just one gram lighter than the Galaxy S23 Ultra, despite moving to titanium
With its aluminum and glass build, the Galaxy S23 Ultra weighs 234 grams on the scale, and according to Ice Universe, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will only be a gram lighter, bringing the weight down to 233 grams. For some, that is not even a difference worth writing on paper, but there may be a way Samsung can spin it around on its marketing material by stating it used titanium alloy. The tipster mentions in his post that the middle frame will be made of titanium, which would explain the minor weight difference between the two smartphones.
Assuming that Samsung used an entire shell made of the same material, the weight would have been significantly lower, but it is possible that only the middle frame is being used to save on production costs. For those that do not know, titanium is an expensive material to acquire and use, which is why all smartphone makers have refrained from using it. However, with Apple announcing the iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, both of which will feature a titanium alloy, it will not be long before competitors start adopting this material in their own flagships.
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Weight: 233g
although titanium alloy middle frame is adopted.— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) August 17, 2023
The post does not offer any additional information, such as if the Galaxy S24 Ultra will use the same Grade 5 titanium that Apple is rumored to employ on its premium iPhones or if Samsung intends to source a lower-quality variant. In any case, we should have more information regarding the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s successor in the future, so stay tuned.
News Source: Ice Universe
About the author: Omar Sohail is a reporter and analyst for Wccftech's mobile section, specializing in the technology and business of the mobile industry. His expertise lies in the intricate hardware supply chain, covering developments in semiconductor manufacturing, chip lithography, and camera sensor technology.
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