Galaxy S24+ vs 14

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24+

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 at $12.61 per month of safe use, while the 14 runs out in Feb 2029 ($17.05/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · 14 65 — 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

Xiaomi 14 $550

Buy with care$17.05/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S24+ 10014 80

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+ 9214 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy S24+ 7914 79

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

Battery

Galaxy S24+ 7814 72

4,900mAh vs 4,610mAh — the Galaxy S24+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S24+ 6614 38

The Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 — 23 months longer than the 14.

Value

Galaxy S24+ 7114 65

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24+ at $12.61 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S24+	14
Price (street)	$699	$550
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits	6.36-inch LTPO AMOLED, 2670×1200 (460 ppi), 1–120Hz, 1000 nits typical / up to 3000 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB
Battery	4,900 mAh	4,610 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless	90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	50MP main (Leica Summilux, f/1.6, OIS), 50MP ultra-wide (115° FOV), 50MP telephoto (Leica 75mm floating, OIS)
Dimensions	158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm	152.8 × 71.5 × 8.2 mm
Weight	196 g	193 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2031	Feb 2029

Galaxy S24+ full verdict →14 full verdict →Longevity master board →

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