Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S24+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · 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.
Category by category
Both displays are effectively the same class.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $699 | $949 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope |
| Dimensions | 158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 232 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | Jan 2031 |
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