PhoneLifespan

Galaxy S25+ vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

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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.

Samsung Galaxy S25+ $849
Safe to buy$12.55/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra $902
Safe to buy$13.34/mo
2025◆ Buy-by Feb 20302032

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S25+ 100Galaxy S25 Ultra 100

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance
Galaxy S25+ 98Galaxy S25 Ultra 98

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera
Galaxy S25+ 79Galaxy S25 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Galaxy S25+ 78Galaxy S25 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy S25+ 81Galaxy S25 Ultra 81

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Galaxy S25+ 73Galaxy S25 Ultra 75

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S25+Galaxy S25 Ultra
Price (street)$849$902
Display6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits6.9-inch Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery4,900 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x200MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP periscope 5x
Dimensions158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm
Weight190 g218 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2032Feb 2032

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.