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

1.1 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 specs

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

Spec lead

8.9 / 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 display, chip, memory, and storage.

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	6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2340×1080, 416 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on	6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads
Chip	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (US, Canada, China) or Exynos 2400	Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeads
Memory	8GB	12GBLeads
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	256GB, 512GB, 1TBLeads
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	4,000 mAh	5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackLeads
Charging	25W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShare	45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads
Weight	167 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	$799 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 weight and launch price.

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

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 display, chip, memory, and storage.