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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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

Spec lead

6.5 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

Spec score

3.5 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra specs

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

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

Spec sheet

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 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 S25 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Display6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 498 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-on6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 3120×1440, 505 ppi, 120Hz, 2,600 nits peak, always-onLeads
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyLeadsSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Memory12GBTie12GBTie
Storage256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie256GB, 512GB, 1TBTie
Camera hardware200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 50MP ultrawideLeads200MP f/1.7 main, 50MP 5x optical, 10MP 3x optical, 12MP ultrawide
Optical zoom5xTie5xTie
Front camera12MP12MP
Battery5,000 mAh; up to 31 hours video playbackTie5,000 mAhTie
Charging45W wired. Wireless charging, Wireless PowerShareTie45W wired. 15W wireless, Wireless PowerShareTie
Weight218 gLeads232 g
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 15, One UI 7 at launchAndroid 14, One UI 6.1 at launch
BiometricsUltrasonic fingerprintUltrasonic fingerprint
ConnectivityUSB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3

Who should buy which

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

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

Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sources

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

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