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Pura 80 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 $17.11 per month of safe use, while the Pura 80 Pro runs out in Jun 2028 ($37.79/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Pura 80 Pro 55 · 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 80 Pro $900
Buy with care$37.79/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Jun 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.11/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Pura 80 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 80 Pro 85Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

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

Camera
Pura 80 Pro 79Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

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

Battery
Pura 80 Pro 83Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

5,170mAh vs 5,000mAh — the Pura 80 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pura 80 Pro 28Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 — 32 months longer than the Pura 80 Pro.

Value
Pura 80 Pro 55Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $17.11 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecPura 80 ProGalaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$900$949
Display6.8-inch LTPO OLED, 120Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetKirin 9020 (7nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,170 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging100W wired, 80W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main variable aperture, 48MP telephoto 4x, 40MP ultra-wide200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
Dimensions163 x 76.1 x 8.3 mm162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight219 g232 g
Water resistanceIP68/IP69IP68
Supported untilJun 2028Jan 2031

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