Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
58Performance62.8
60.7Display63.5
47.3Camera66
48.4Battery65.8
94.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2416 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 67.4 to 58.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+19) and battery (+17). Samsung Galaxy S24 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24
- 28% lower weight: 167 g vs 232 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 48
- 400% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 10 MP
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.2 ″ | 6.8 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 505 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.5 %+2% | 88.5 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | 628,799Top 35% | 686,384+9%Top 19% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | 583,932Top 35% | 697,361+19%Top 25% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | 271,803Top 57% | 314,984+16%Top 29% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | 412,530Top 50% | 476,858+16%Top 22% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,897,064Top 14% | 2,175,587+15%Top 9% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,200Top 24% | 2,250+2%Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,750Top 20% | 7,000+4%Top 16% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1/4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh+25% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 167 g+28% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+12% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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