Famous blogger JerryRigEverything has conducted a teardown of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
This time, he wasn’t the first to do so, so he decided to focus on the unique features of the smartphone. What is the main design feature of Samsung’s flagship? That’s right—the titanium frame!
Zack decided to repeat his experiment, which he had previously conducted with the iPhone 15 Pro Max, and then compare the results of the two premium smartphones. This time, he armed himself with an additional tool—a metal alloy scanner.
After mentioning the theoretical possibility of error, he determined that Samsung uses a cheaper Grade 2 titanium alloy (commonly found in watches), while Apple used the more expensive Grade 5 titanium, which is significantly stronger and more scratch-resistant but harder to manufacture.
JerryRigEverything estimates that Samsung spends $3-5 on titanium per Galaxy S24 Ultra, while Apple spends $10-15. The two companies also have different manufacturing approaches:
- Samsung bonds the titanium frame and aluminum construction elements using plastic.
- Apple, on the other hand, fuses aluminum directly into the titanium.
However, the difference does not negate the advantages of titanium over aluminum. In Samsung’s case, it wasn’t a game-changer, unlike Apple, which managed to significantly reduce the weight of the smartphone.
Over time, this topic is expected to be explored in more detail.
