Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy S25 Ultra — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S25 Ultra arrived in 2025, 1 year after the Galaxy S24 Ultra (2024), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S25 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S25 Ultra offers more RAM — up to 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S24 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits; Galaxy S25 Ultra — 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S24 Ultra — 200 + 50 (5× periscope) + 10 (3×) + 12 MP; Galaxy S25 Ultra — 200 + 50 (5×) + 10 (3×) + 50 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S25 Ultra is lighter at 218 g (vs 232 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S24 Ultra shipped with Android 14, One UI 6.1; Galaxy S25 Ultra with Android 15, One UI 7.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 2024 | January 2025 |
| Display | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits | 6.9″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3120 (505 ppi) | 1440 × 3120 (498 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 / 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Main camera | 200 + 50 (5× periscope) + 10 (3×) + 12 MP | 200 + 50 (5×) + 10 (3×) + 50 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm | 162.8 × 77.6 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 218 g |
| Build | Titanium + Gorilla Armor | Titanium + Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1299 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.