PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S24+ vs 15 Pro

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy S24+ (supported until Jan 2031); want maximum speed → 15 Pro (Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite).

Value Score: Galaxy S24+ 71 · 15 Pro 74 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
Xiaomi 15 Pro $650
Safe to buy$12.37/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Oct 20282030

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S24+ 10015 Pro 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+ 9215 Pro 98

The 15 Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Galaxy S24+ 7915 Pro 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S24+ 7815 Pro 100

6,100mAh vs 4,900mAh — the 15 Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Galaxy S24+ 6615 Pro 63

The Galaxy S24+ is supported until Jan 2031 — 3 months longer than the 15 Pro.

Value
Galaxy S24+ 7115 Pro 74

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S24+15 Pro
Price (street)$699$650
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
RAM12GB12GB/16GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,900 mAh6,100 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless90W wired, 50W wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 5x
Dimensions158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm161.3 × 74.6 × 8.4 mm
Weight196 g213 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilJan 2031Oct 2030

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