Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and the Samsung Galaxy S25, 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 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 162 g |
| Released | Jan 2024 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S25 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable) | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (North America, East Asia) or Exynos 2400 (International) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| CPU | Snapdragon: 1x 3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x 3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x 2.96 GHz Cortex-A520 & 2x 2.27 GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (Snapdragon) | Adreno (specific model not detailed) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 512GB |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (50% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 70.6 x 147 x 7.6 mm | 146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 168 g | 162 g (5.71 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | — | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S24 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, 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 | Samsung Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 17, 2024 | January 22, 2025 |
| Status | Available. Released January 31, 2024 | Available. Released February 7, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S24 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 — 168 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 versus 162 g for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S24 or Samsung Galaxy S25?
Samsung Galaxy S25 — Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 versus Feb 2025 for the Samsung Galaxy S25.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Samsung Galaxy S25 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S24 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S25 8/10.