Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

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

Spec lead

6.7 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

Spec score

3.3 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24+ specs

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

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

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24+ 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 Ultra	Samsung Galaxy S24+
Display	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 505 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on	6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 513 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxyLeads	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400
Memory	12GBTie	12GBTie
Storage	256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie	256GB, 512GBTie
Camera hardware	200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawideLeads	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide
Optical zoom	5xLeads	3x
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	5,000 mAhLeads	4,900 mAh
Charging	45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareTie	45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareTie
Weight	232 g	196 gLeads
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	7 years of OS and security updatesTie	7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price	$1,299 launch price	$999 launch priceLeads
Software	Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch	Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch
Biometrics	Ultrasonic fingerprint	Ultrasonic fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

Who should buy which

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want Android 14, One UI 6.1 at launch. It leads on chip, camera hardware, optical zoom, and battery.

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

Questions

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

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