Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 4 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25 Ultra edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · Galaxy S25 Ultra 75 — 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.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is supported until Feb 2032 — 12 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.
Overall value goes to the Galaxy S25 Ultra at $13.34 per month of safe use.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $699 | $902 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US) | Snapdragon 8 Elite 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 (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP periscope 5x |
| Dimensions | 158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm | 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 218 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | Feb 2032 |
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