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Open 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 Open runs out in Oct 2028 ($32.13/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Open 57 · 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.

OnePlus Open $900
Buy with care$32.13/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Oct 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.13/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Open 90Galaxy 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
Open 85Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

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

Camera
Open 79Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

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

Battery
Open 76Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,805mAh — the Galaxy S24 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Open 33Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 — 27 months longer than the Open.

Value
Open 57Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

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

Full spec table
SpecOpenGalaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$900$949
Display7.82-inch 2K LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED inner foldable (2440×2268, 426 ppi) + 6.31-inch 2K AMOLED cover (2484×1116, 431 ppi), both 120Hz, up to 2800 nits peak6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM16GB12GB
Storage512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,805 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras48MP main, 48MP ultra-wide, 64MP periscope telephoto 3x200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
DimensionsUnfolded 153.4 × 143.1 × 5.8 mm; Folded 153.4 × 73.3 × 11.7 mm162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight239 g232 g
Water resistanceIPX4IP68
Supported untilOct 2028Jan 2031
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