Samsung Galaxy S24 UltravsSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra trade category wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra in Battery; Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra in Camera. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (2,200,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes Price — led by price (1,099 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want a lower price — 1,099 USD vs 1,299 USD.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 2,200,000 pts vs 1,900,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.9 in vs 6.8 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want a better camera — 146 pts vs 144 pts.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Best price now
The cheap alternative
Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if battery matters most. It costs USD 1,099, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if camera matters most. It costs USD 1,299.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- 200 MP camera
- S Pen built in
- Bright display
- Heavy
- 45 W charging
- Sharp corners
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Class-leading performance
- 200 MP main camera with dual telephoto
- S Pen built in
- Very expensive
- Heavy at 218 g
- 45 W charging trails rivals