Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
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 S25+ 73 · Galaxy S25 Ultra 75 — 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.
Performance is a wash — same chip tier.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).
Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Galaxy S25+ | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $849 | $902 |
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits | 6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 15W wireless | 45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Rear cameras | 50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x | 200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP periscope 5x |
| Dimensions | 158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm | 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 218 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Supported until | Feb 2032 | Feb 2032 |
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