Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S25 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 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.9 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 232 g | 218 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is ahead on screen size, weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor | Corning Gorilla Glass Armor (rumored) |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7, with 7 years of OS updates) | Android 15, One UI 7.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 for Galaxy (global) / Exynos 2500 (select regions) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (configuration varies by chipset) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno (for Snapdragon) / Xclipse (for Exynos) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | — |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| RAM | — | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/3.4, 115mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 69mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/1.9, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 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 |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 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 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (1-65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired, PD3.0, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) | Approximately 162.3 x 79 x 8.2 mm (slightly smaller than S24 Ultra) |
| Weight | 232 g (8.18 oz) or 233 g (8.22 oz) | 218g - 219g |
| Build | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Armor), glass back, titanium frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Stylus | S Pen, 2.8ms latency | S Pen support |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 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 | 5.4, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 17, 2024 | January 2025 |
| Status | Available. Released January 31, 2024 | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 232 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus 218 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra versus Feb 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra 9/10.