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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lines up the January 2024 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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

3.5 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

Spec lead

6.5 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, and weight.

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 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.
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Display6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 505 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeads
Memory12GBTie12GBTie
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie
Camera hardware200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawide200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads
Optical zoom5xTie5xTie
Front camera12MP12MP
Battery5,000 mAhTie5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackTie
Charging45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareTie45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareTie
Weight232 g218 gLeads
Water resistanceIP68TieIP68Tie
Software support7 years of OS and security updatesTie7 years of OS and security updatesTie
Launch price$1,299 launch priceTie$1,299 launch priceTie
SoftwareAndroid 14, One UI 6.1 at launchAndroid 15, One UI 7 at launch
BiometricsUltrasonic fingerprintUltrasonic fingerprint
ConnectivityUSB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Who should buy which

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

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

Questions

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

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on chip, camera hardware, and weight.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: which has the better battery?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tie on battery. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 5,000 mAh. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playback.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: which has the better camera?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawide. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: 200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.

What did Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra cost at launch?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra tie on launch price. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: $1,299 launch price. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: $1,299 launch price.

Sources

  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specifications
  • Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specifications

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