Galaxy S24 Ultra
Galaxy S25 FE
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S24 Ultra is the better pick overall by 10.3 points, leading in Display, Performance and Camera. Galaxy S25 FE remains a strong contender elsewhere.
Galaxy S25 FE offers more for the money ($649 vs $1,299 at launch).
By category
Performance
Galaxy S24 Ultra is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (performance index 88 vs 74). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy S24 Ultra has more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
Galaxy S24 Ultra's main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP. More pixels help cropping and digital zoom, but final quality depends on sensor size and processing. Galaxy S24 Ultra zooms further optically (5× vs 3×).
Battery
Both batteries are about the same size (4,950 mAh).
Charging
Charging speeds are similar.
Display
Galaxy S24 Ultra has the larger screen (6.8" vs 6.7"). Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen gets brighter (2,600 vs 1,900 nits), which shows outdoors. Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is sharper (505 vs 385 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S24 Ultra has a titanium frame. Galaxy S25 FE is 42 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (7 years).
Specifications
| Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 FE | |
|---|---|---|
| Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Chipset | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| 12 GB | RAM | 8 GB |
| 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB | Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.8" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 3120×1440 (505 ppi) | Resolution | 2340×1080 (385 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 1,900 nits |
| 200 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| 50 MP · 5× | Telephoto | 8 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 5,000 mAh | Battery | 4,900 mAh |
| 45 W | Wired charging | 45 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| titanium | Frame | aluminium |
| 232 g | Weight | 190 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $1,299 | Launch price | $649 |
| 2024-01 | Released | 2025-09 |
Official source: Galaxy S24 Ultra · Official source: Galaxy S25 FE
Galaxy S24 Ultra
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3)
- 12 GB RAM
- 5× optical zoom
- 200 MP main camera
- 2,600 nits peak
Cons
- Heavier (232 g)
- Pricier ($1,299)
Galaxy S25 FE
Pros
- Light at 190 g
- Lower price ($649)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Dimmer screen
How is the score calculated?
Each phone gets 0–100 points in seven categories (performance, camera, battery, charging, display, build, updates), computed only from its published specs, then combined with fixed, published weights. A gap under 2.5 points counts as a tie. The performance index is an estimate based on benchmark results published at launch.
Figures come from the manufacturers’ official pages. Some specs vary by market. We do not sell devices or earn commissions.