Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lines up the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24+ with the January 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec score

3.3 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24+ specs

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400

Spec lead

6.7 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and battery.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
Spec	Samsung Galaxy S24+	Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Display	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 513 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads	6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400	Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeads
Memory	12GBTie	12GBTie
Storage	256GB, 512GBTie	256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie
Camera hardware	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide	200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads
Optical zoom	3x	5xLeads
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	4,900 mAh	5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackLeads
Charging	45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareTie	45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareTie
Weight	196 gLeads	218 g
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updatesTie	7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price	$999 launch priceLeads	$1,299 launch price
Software	Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch	Android 15, One UI 7 at launch
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Ultrasonic fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on display, weight, and launch price.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want Android 15, One UI 7 at launch. It leads on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and battery.

Questions

Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S24+ or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24+ vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and battery.