Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Edge
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25 Edge edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 · Galaxy S25 Edge 69 — 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 Edge's Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).
5,000mAh vs 3,900mAh — the Galaxy S24 Ultra lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S25 Edge is supported until May 2032 — 16 months longer than the Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $949 | $899 |
| Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 3,900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm | 158.2 × 75.6 × 5.8 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 163 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | May 2032 |
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