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Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra

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In a nutshell

They share the same 200MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S25 Ultra has longer OS support until about 2032 (est.), the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip and longer battery life. The Galaxy S24 Ultra counters with a smaller 6.8-inch screen.

At 256GB, both launched at the same £1249.

Available models

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S25 Ultra

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S24 Ultra 88/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 94/100

The Galaxy S25 Ultra should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2032 (est.) against about 2031 (est.) on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Software support:The Galaxy S24 Ultra should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the Galaxy S25 Ultra until about 2032 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S25 Ultra the longer support window.

Front glass:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has Gorilla Armor on the front and the Galaxy S25 Ultra Gorilla Armor 2.

Weight:The Galaxy S24 Ultra weighs 232g and the Galaxy S25 Ultra 218g, so the Galaxy S25 Ultra is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Released

2024
2025Newer

Updates until (est.)

2031
2032Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Titanium
Titanium

Weight

232g
218gLighter

Release date

31 January 2024
7 February 2025

Front glass

Gorilla Armor
Gorilla Armor 2

Dimensions

162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm

Security updates until

2031
2032

Repairability

–
EU repairability class C

Performance

Galaxy S24 Ultra 88/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 94/100

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy S24 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and the Galaxy S25 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2025.

Memory:Both have the same 12GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Storage:Both launched in the same 256GB, 512GB and 1TB sizes.

Chip

Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

RAM

12GB
12GB

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S24 Ultra 96/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 97/100

The Galaxy S25 Ultra has the bigger screen, at 6.9 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S25 Ultra's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.8-inch screen on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3120 x 1440.

Brightness:Both peak at the same 2600 nits, by the makers' figures.

Screen size

6.8"
6.9"Bigger screen

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

3120 x 1440
3120 x 1440

Peak brightness

2600 nits (maker figure)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S24 Ultra 75/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 83/100

The same 200MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 12MP ultrawide and the Galaxy S25 Ultra a 50MP one.

Zoom:Both have a 5x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 8K 30fps, the same top setting.

Main camera

200MP
200MP

Ultrawide

12MP
50MPMore megapixels

Telephoto

50MP
50MP

Optical zoom

5x
5x

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

8K 30fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S24 Ultra 77/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 79/100

The Galaxy S25 Ultra lasts longer on Samsung's figures, up to 31 hours of video against 30.

Battery life:Samsung rates the Galaxy S24 Ultra at up to 30 hours of video playback and the Galaxy S25 Ultra at up to 31 hours.

Capacity:Both have the same 5000mAh battery.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 45W over a cable.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

Battery

5000mAh
5000mAh

Wired charging

45W
45W

Wireless charging

Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Video playback (maker)

Up to 30 hours
Up to 31 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S24 Ultra 86/100
Galaxy S25 Ultra 88/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 7.

Bluetooth:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has Bluetooth 5.3 and the Galaxy S25 Ultra Bluetooth 5.4.

Port:Both have the same USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1) port.

SIM:Both take the same Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM setup.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7

SIM

Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.4

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want a smaller 6.8-inch screen. Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip.

Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if

  • You want a smaller 6.8-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S25 Ultra if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2032 (est.)
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chip
  • You want longer battery life
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FAQs

The Galaxy S24 Ultra should get OS updates until about 2031 (est.) and the Galaxy S25 Ultra until about 2032 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S25 Ultra the longer support window.

The Galaxy S25 Ultra's 6.9-inch screen is bigger than the 6.8-inch screen on the Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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