Galaxy S24
Galaxy S25+
🏆 Verdict
Galaxy S25+ is the better pick overall by 11 points, leading in Performance, Battery and Charging. Galaxy S24 remains a strong contender elsewhere.
By category
Performance
Galaxy S25+ is faster with the Snapdragon 8 Elite (performance index 96 vs 74). You notice it in heavy games and video editing, less in daily use. Galaxy S25+ has more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB), which helps multitasking.
Camera
The two camera systems are close on paper; the real difference is in processing and colour science.
Battery
Galaxy S25+'s battery is 900 mAh larger (4,900 vs 4,000 mAh), about 23% more. Real battery life also depends on chip and display efficiency.
Charging
Galaxy S25+ charges faster over cable (45W vs 25W).
Display
Galaxy S25+ has the larger screen (6.7" vs 6.2"). Galaxy S25+'s screen is sharper (513 vs 416 ppi).
Build & durability
Galaxy S24 is 23 g lighter.
Updates
Both have about the same update window (7 years).
Specifications
| Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung Exynos 2400 | Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| 8 GB | RAM | 12 GB |
| 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| 120 Hz | Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| 2340×1080 (416 ppi) | Resolution | 3120×1440 (513 ppi) |
| 2,600 nits | Peak brightness | 2,600 nits |
| 50 MP | Main camera | 50 MP |
| 12 MP | Ultrawide | 12 MP |
| 10 MP · 3× | Telephoto | 10 MP · 3× |
| 12 MP | Front camera | 12 MP |
| 4,000 mAh | Battery | 4,900 mAh |
| 25 W | Wired charging | 45 W |
| 15 W | Wireless charging | 15 W |
| IP68 | Water & dust rating | IP68 |
| aluminium | Frame | aluminium |
| 167 g | Weight | 190 g |
| 7 years | OS updates (estimated) | 7 years |
| $799 | Launch price | $999 |
| 2024-01 | Released | 2025-01 |
Galaxy S24
Pros
- Light at 167 g
- Lower price ($799)
Cons
- Slower chip
- Smaller battery
- Slower charging (25W)
Galaxy S25+
Pros
- Faster chip (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- 12 GB RAM
- 4,900 mAh battery
- 45W charging
- 6.7" screen
Cons
- Heavier (190 g)
- Pricier ($999)
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.