Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S24 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra launched in the same year (2024) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S24 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, while the Galaxy S24 uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy / Exynos 2400.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S24 Ultra offers more RAM — up to 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S24 Ultra has the larger battery, 5,000 mAh vs 4,000 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S24 — 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, 2600 nits; Galaxy S24 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S24 — 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S24 Ultra — 200 + 50 (5× periscope) + 10 (3×) + 12 MP.
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S24 — 25 W; Galaxy S24 Ultra — 45 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S24 is lighter at 167 g (vs 232 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S24 — $799; Galaxy S24 Ultra — $1299.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | January 2024 | January 2024 |
| Display | 6.2″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz, 2600 nits | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 (416 ppi) | 1440 × 3120 (505 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy / Exynos 2400 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 / 512 GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Main camera | 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 200 + 50 (5× periscope) + 10 (3×) + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 147.0 × 70.6 × 7.6 mm | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | 232 g |
| Build | Glass Victus 2 + Armor Aluminum | Titanium + Gorilla Armor |
| Launch price | $799 | $1299 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.