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Pura 70 Ultra 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 $17.13 per month of safe use, while the Pura 70 Ultra runs out in Apr 2028 ($56.90/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pura 70 Ultra 51 · 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 Ultra $1250
Buy with care$56.90/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Apr 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.13/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pura 70 Ultra 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 Ultra 82Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

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

Camera
Pura 70 Ultra 79Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

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

Battery
Pura 70 Ultra 84Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Pura 70 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pura 70 Ultra 26Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

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

Value
Pura 70 Ultra 51Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $17.13 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPura 70 UltraGalaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$1250$949
Display6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 2844x1260, 120Hz, ~2500 nits peak6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetHiSilicon Kirin 9010Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM16GB12GB
Storage512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,200 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W wired, 80W wireless, 20W reverse wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main (1-inch sensor, variable aperture, sensor-shift OIS), 40MP ultra-wide, 50MP 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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