PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy S25

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25 edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · Galaxy S25 75 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 S25 $599
Safe to buy$8.86/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24+ 100Galaxy S25 90

The Galaxy S24+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance
Galaxy S24+ 92Galaxy S25 98

The Galaxy S25's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S24+ 79Galaxy S25 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S24+ 78Galaxy S25 60

4,900mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24+ 66Galaxy S25 81

The Galaxy S25 is supported until Feb 2032 — 12 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.

Value
Galaxy S24+ 71Galaxy S25 75

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 at $8.86 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24+Galaxy S25
Price (street)$699$599
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.2-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Battery4,900 mAh4,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x
Dimensions158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm
Weight196 g162 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2031Feb 2032

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