The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to undergo a number of design changes, but how much will they change its appearance? New leaked images show the Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra side-by-side, purportedly showing changes to the phone's design and an all-new titanium chassis.

The images first appeared on the Taiwanese blog Sogi, but have since been removed. They seem to show the S24 Ultra and S23 Ultra from the sides and bottom, giving us an idea of the kind of changes we might expect: the S23 Ultra is black and the S24 is apparently a beige model. [It is clear that the metal frame is a new material, but at first glance there are no significant differences between the two models. The Galaxy S24 Ultra's frame is made of a metal with a shimmering effect, similar to the titanium frame of the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. It may also have smoother edges with a sleeker appearance - although this could just be a trick of the light.

The S24 Ultra also appears slightly thicker, which is reflected in the volume rocker and power button. The camera lens also sticks out quite a bit, but we did not expect this design to change next year; Galaxy ultras have had separate lenses on their ultras for the past few years, rather than a unified module.

The speaker girl on the bottom of the phone is also different, a single cylindrical cutout instead of six separate ones; the S Pen holster remains, but the stylus itself appears to be flatter than on the S23 Ultra.

Finally, the edges of the S24 Ultra appear to be slightly flatter, while the corners of the S23 Ultra appear to be rounded. The titanium frame will definitely make the S24 Ultra feel more like a premium device.

We've seen leaked renders showcasing what the Galaxy S24 Ultra will look like, but it's nice to see what appear to be photos of the actual device. We can't say for sure that these photos are legitimate right now, but we don't have too long until the official announcement.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is expected to launch in mid-January, possibly on January 17. Until then, we will probably see more leaks and rumors circulating online.