Is the Samsung S24 Ultra just too big?

General
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I just got this new phone, and while it’s super cool, it’s really hard to hold. For context, I’m a 15-year-old girl with small hands.

I read somewhere that phones are designed more for men, and I can totally believe it because why does it take two hands to hold my phone?

I used to have a Pixel 6a, and I loved how slim and easy it was to handle. I think I might get used to the Samsung eventually, but for now, I had to switch back because it’s just not convenient.

The pen is amazing, though, and I just bought my first concert ticket, so the zoom feature is going to be really helpful. I just wish it wasn’t so big!

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Wait, the Pixel 6a is actually wider than the S24. Could it be the case you’re using?

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Jalen said:
Wait, the Pixel 6a is actually wider than the S24. Could it be the case you’re using?

Do you mean the Ultra version maybe?

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Jalen said:
Wait, the Pixel 6a is actually wider than the S24. Could it be the case you’re using?

Oh, you’re right—I meant the S24 Ultra. Sorry, I get confused with these names. Also, the case I got does make it bulkier.

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@Hayden
Ah, makes sense. The Ultra is the largest model. If it’s an option, maybe consider exchanging it for the regular S24 or even a Z Flip? They’re easier to handle.

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Since you’re 15, I’d suggest the base S24. It’s smaller and still a really good phone.

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By the way, they made the corners less sharp on the S25 Ultra.

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Jordan said:
By the way, they made the corners less sharp on the S25 Ultra.

Yet another reason not to bother with the 25 Ultra.

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Honestly, it’s like carrying a brick around. The Ultra is expensive and massive, but it is a fantastic phone. If it were me, I’d go with the smaller base model—it’s way easier to use one-handed.

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Vail said:
Honestly, it’s like carrying a brick around. The Ultra is expensive and massive, but it is a fantastic phone. If it were me, I’d go with the smaller base model—it’s way easier to use one-handed.

Yeah, but being bigger does make it better for watching videos. That’s the main reason I chose it.

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If returning it isn’t an option, think of it as a mini tablet that can make calls. Maybe try finding a case that feels better in your hand. If switching to a smaller phone isn’t possible, you’ll probably adapt with time and figure out ways to make it work for you.

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Why not hold it in one hand and use the other for typing or scrolling? If you do that, the size shouldn’t be an issue.

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You bought the biggest phone you could find, and now you’re complaining it’s too big?

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When phones started getting bigger, they used to call them “phablets”—a mix of phone and tablet. I remember reading that Steve Jobs thought people wouldn’t want such huge phones because they’d hate holding them!

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Yeah, the S24 Ultra is definitely bigger than most phones.

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I think it’s great! I’m a 50-year-old guy, and I kept mistyping on my old, narrow A53. Landscape mode was a nightmare. I’ve been using the S24 FE for two weeks now, and the slight increase in size has been a game-changer for me.

Maybe the S24 Ultra is big because it needs to work well with the pen?