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Pura 70 Pro vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 at $17.07 per month of safe use, while the Pura 70 Pro runs out in Apr 2028 ($42.87/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pura 70 Pro 53 · Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Huawei Pura 70 Pro $950
Buy with care$42.87/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.07/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pura 70 Pro 80Galaxy S24 Ultra 100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Pura 70 Pro 82Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pura 70 Pro 79Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Pura 70 Pro 81Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Pura 70 Pro 26Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 — 33 months longer than the Pura 70 Pro.

Value
Pura 70 Pro 53Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $17.07 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPura 70 ProGalaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$950$949
Display6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 2844x1260, 120Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetHiSilicon Kirin 9010Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,050 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reverse wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (variable aperture, OIS), 12MP ultra-wide, 48MP telephoto 3.5x periscope OIS200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
Dimensions162.6 × 75.1 × 8.4 mm162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight226 g232 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilApr 2028Jan 2031

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