Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this one, taking software longevity and camera decisively. Against the Galaxy S24+ it's also the sounder buy at $13.58 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · Galaxy S26 Ultra 77 — 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$12.57/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra $1099

Safe to buy$13.58/mo

2026◆ Buy-by Mar 20312033

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S24+ 100Galaxy S26 Ultra 100

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Galaxy S24+ 92Galaxy S26 Ultra 100

The Galaxy S26 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy S24+ 79Galaxy S26 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S26 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery

Galaxy S24+ 78Galaxy S26 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy S24+ 66Galaxy S26 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S26 Ultra is supported until Mar 2033 — 25 months longer than the Galaxy S24+.

Value

Galaxy S24+ 71Galaxy S26 Ultra 77

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S26 Ultra at $13.58 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S24+	Galaxy S26 Ultra
Price (street)	$699	$1099
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, with anti-reflective Privacy Display
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,900 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless	60W wired, 25W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
Dimensions	158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm	163.6 × 78.1 × 7.9 mm
Weight	196 g	214 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2031	Mar 2033

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