Galaxy S24 Ultra vs 14 Ultra

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Phone 2

Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 at $17.13 per month of safe use, while the 14 Ultra runs out in Feb 2029 ($23.33/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 · 14 Ultra 64 — 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 Ultra $949

Safe to buy$17.13/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Xiaomi 14 Ultra $750

Buy with care$23.33/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Feb 20272029

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S24 Ultra 10014 Ultra 90

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Galaxy S24 Ultra 9214 Ultra 92

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra 9614 Ultra 91

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system — same lens count, higher-grade sensors.

Battery

Galaxy S24 Ultra 8014 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

Galaxy S24 Ultra 6614 Ultra 38

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

Value

Galaxy S24 Ultra 7014 Ultra 64

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S24 Ultra at $17.13 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S24 Ultra	14 Ultra
Price (street)	$949	$750
Display	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits	6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED, 3200 x 1440, 120Hz
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
RAM	12GB	12GB/16GB
Storage	256GB/512GB/1TB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless	90W wired, 80W wireless
Rear cameras	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 3.2x, 50MP periscope telephoto 5x
Dimensions	162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm	161.4 × 75.3 × 9.2 mm
Weight	232 g	220 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Jan 2031	Feb 2029

Galaxy S24 Ultra full verdict →14 Ultra 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.