Samsung Titan Clash: Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra – Which One Should You Pick?

Hey tech fans! It’s time for the clash of Samsung generations! 🔥 We’re pitting the very solid Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra against its announced successor, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. With a new year comes a new chip, an updated OS, and… a higher price tag. So, is the extra investment for the S25 Ultra really worth it? Let’s dive into the data to find out!

Spotlight on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra isn’t the newest kid on the block anymore, but it’s still a benchmark in the market. Let’s see what it packs according to our spec sheet:

• Display: A stunning 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2x screen. The 5/5 rating for the display confirms its exceptional quality.
• Performance: Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, it achieves an impressive AnTuTu score of 1,770,105. No wonder it gets a 5/5 for performance!
• Memory & Storage: With 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage, it’s ready for multitasking and storing your files.
• Camera: A 200 MP main sensor. That’s huge on paper!
• Battery: A comfortable 5000 mAh capacity.
• OS: Runs on Android v14.
• Price: Positioned at €1003.
• Key Ratings: Overall score of 4/5. Top marks for Display and Performance (5/5). However, the ratings for Photo, Communication, and Autonomy are 0/5 in our data, which is curious and worth noting – it could indicate missing data or specific weaknesses in this particular evaluation.

The S24 Ultra is clearly a heavyweight, especially with its screen and raw performance.

Enter the Challenger: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra arrives with the promise of pushing boundaries even further. What’s new?

• Display: Still a Dynamic AMOLED 2x, but slightly larger at 6.9 inches. Quality remains impeccable with a 5/5 rating.
• Performance: Here, we move to the Snapdragon 8 Elite. The AnTuTu score takes a spectacular leap to 2,209,231! The performance rating remains a top 5/5.
• Memory & Storage: Identical to the S24 Ultra: 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage.
• Camera: Maintains the 200 MP main sensor.
• Battery: Unchanged 5000 mAh capacity.
• OS: Ships with the latest version, Android v15.
• Price: You’ll need to shell out €1378.
• Key Ratings: Same overall score of 4/5. Same excellent ratings for Display and Performance (5/5), and the same 0/5 ratings for Photo, Communication, and Autonomy as the S24 Ultra, raising the same questions about these aspects.

The S25 Ultra clearly focuses on raw power and software freshness.

The Showdown: S24 Ultra vs S25 Ultra

Let’s put them side-by-side to see the key differences:

| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | Verdict (Based on Data) | | :——————— | :———————– | :———————– | :—————————————— | | Price | €1003 | €1378 | Advantage S24 Ultra (significantly cheaper) | | Display | 6.8″ Dynamic AMOLED 2x | 6.9″ Dynamic AMOLED 2x | Very similar (S25U slightly larger) | | Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Advantage S25 Ultra (newer/different) | | AnTuTu Score | 1,770,105 | 2,209,231 | Advantage S25 Ultra (significantly faster) | | OS | Android v14 | Android v15 | Advantage S25 Ultra (newer) | | RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | Tie | | Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | Tie | | Camera (MP) | 200 MP | 200 MP | Tie (on paper) | | Battery (mAh) | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Tie (capacity) | | Display Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | Tie (Excellent) | | Performance Rating | 5/5 | 5/5 | Tie (Excellent, despite AnTuTu difference) | | Photo Rating | 0/5 | 0/5 | Tie (Unknown/Low per data) | | Autonomy Rating | 0/5 | 0/5 | Tie (Unknown/Low per data) | | Overall Rating | 4/5 | 4/5 | Tie |

In-Depth Analysis: Performance vs. Price

The most striking difference is the raw performance gain of the S25 Ultra, evidenced by its significantly higher AnTuTu score (around +24%!). Coupled with the new Snapdragon 8 Elite and Android 15, it clearly targets users who want the absolute peak of power and the latest software features.

However, the S24 Ultra is no slouch. Its Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is already extremely powerful (AnTuTu score > 1.7M), and it shares many key specs with its successor: same RAM and storage, same main camera resolution, same battery capacity, and a nearly identical, equally highly-rated screen. Both even achieve the same performance rating (5/5) and overall rating (4/5) in this dataset.

The catch? The price. The S25 Ultra costs €375 more than the S24 Ultra. Does the performance boost and Android 15 justify this difference? For some users (hardcore gamers, power users), perhaps. For many others, the S24 Ultra offers a potentially more attractive performance-to-price ratio.

Let’s not forget the 0/5 ratings for photo, communication, and autonomy for both models. Based solely on this data, it’s impossible to differentiate them on these crucial criteria. This is a significant limitation of our current dataset.

Conclusion: The Nuanced Verdict

So, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?

• Choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if: You want the absolute latest raw performance, the newest chipset, the latest Android version out of the box, and budget isn’t your primary concern. It’s the technological showcase.

• Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if: You’re looking for a very similar high-end experience (screen, RAM, storage, battery, main camera) with already excellent performance, but at a significantly better price point. It’s the pragmatic, value-conscious choice.

The S25 Ultra brings a noticeable performance upgrade, but the S24 Ultra remains an incredibly capable machine. The decision hinges on your priorities and your wallet, keeping in mind the unknowns regarding photo and battery life based on the provided ratings (0/5).

Which one would you go for? Let us know in the comments!