12 vs Galaxy S24+

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24+

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 at $12.61 per month of safe use, while the 12 runs out in Jan 2029 ($16.04/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: 12 72 · Galaxy S24+ 71 — methodology

The lifespan decider

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

OnePlus 12 $500

Buy with care$16.04/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699

Safe to buy$12.61/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display

12 100Galaxy S24+ 100

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

12 92Galaxy S24+ 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

12 79Galaxy S24+ 79

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery

12 88Galaxy S24+ 78

5,400mAh vs 4,900mAh — the 12 lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

12 37Galaxy S24+ 66

The Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 — 24 months longer than the 12.

Value

12 72Galaxy S24+ 71

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	12	Galaxy S24+
Price (street)	$500	$699
Display	6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED ProXDR, QHD+ (3168×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	5,400 mAh	4,900 mAh
Charging	80W SUPERVOOC wired (50W in North America), 50W wireless	45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope 3x	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions	164.3 × 75.8 × 9.2 mm	158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm
Weight	220 g	196 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2029	Jan 2031

12 full verdict →Galaxy S24+ full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.