Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $699 | $899 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | — | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | 232 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 6.1 (up to 7 major OS updates) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7, with 7 years of OS updates) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) - North America, Exynos 2400 (4 nm) - International | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520) - Snapdragon, Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520) - Exynos | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 - Snapdragon, Xclipse 940 - Exynos | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB | — |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video | — |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | — | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3" sensor, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" sensor, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 5W reverse wireless | 45W wired (1-65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.99 x 0.30 in) | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 196 g or 197 g (6.91 oz) | 232 g (8.18 oz) or 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Stylus | — | S Pen, 2.8ms latency |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 17, 2024 | January 17, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released January 31, 2024. | Available. Released January 31, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 4,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus versus 5,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus — 196 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus versus 232 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 9/10.