PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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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.

Samsung Galaxy S24+ $699
Safe to buy$12.61/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949
Safe to buy$17.13/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24+ 100Galaxy S24 Ultra 100

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S24+ 92Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S24+ 79Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

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

Battery
Galaxy S24+ 78Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24+ 66Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy S24+ 71Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24+Galaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)$699$949
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,900 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
Dimensions158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight196 g232 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2031Jan 2031

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