Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S25+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Galaxy S25+ edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 · Galaxy S25+ 73 — 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+'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 3).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
The Galaxy S25+ is supported until Feb 2032 — 12 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+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $949 | $849 |
| Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 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 | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | Feb 2032 |
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