Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S25+
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 2 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 71 · 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
The Galaxy S25+'s screen is the better one — 6.7-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.
The Galaxy S25+'s Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
4,900mAh vs 4,000mAh — the Galaxy S25+ lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy S25+ is supported until Feb 2032 — 12 months longer than the Galaxy S24.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $549 | $849 |
| Display | 6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+ (2340×1080), 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 (US) | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired, 15W wireless | 45W wired, 15W wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x |
| Dimensions | 147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Jan 2031 | Feb 2032 |
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