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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
66.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
74.3Inno Score
60.6Performance78.3
63.5Display66.7
66Camera74
65.8Battery65.8
94.7Features94.7
1 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 74.3 to 66.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and camera (+8). Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 78 vs 61
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 64
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 66
  • 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • 40% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,800 vs 7,000

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Screen size6.8 ″6.9 ″+1%
Panel typeDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2XDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1440x31201440x3120
Pixel density505 ppi+1%498 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nits
Screen-to-body88.5 %92.5 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
AnTuTu 101,800,0002,400,000+33%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,2503,030+35%
Geekbench 6 (multi)7,0009,800+40%
RAM (max)12 GB16 GB+33%
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256/512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main camera200 MP200 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Ultra-wide12 MP50 MP+317%
Telephoto50 MP50 MP
Optical zoom5 x5 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance13 h13 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Weight232 g218 g+6%
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm+5%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialTitaniumTitanium

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 14 (One UI 6.1)Android 15 (One UI 7)
OS update pledge7 years7 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
SpecSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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