Upgrade Guide

Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy S24+ to the Galaxy S25+?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy S24+ to the Galaxy S25+, 1 year apart.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The Galaxy S25+ is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S24+, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (84.3 vs 84.3). The biggest improvements: 6 g lighter.

Full side-by-side comparison →Galaxy S25+ specs →

What you gain with the Galaxy S25+

+6 g lighter

Spec	Galaxy S24+	Galaxy S25+	Change
BeastScore (overall)	84.3	84.3	No real change
Performance score	90	90	No real change
Camera score	91	91	No real change
Battery score	78	78	No real change
Display score	90	90	No real change
Battery capacity	4,900 mAh	4,900 mAh	No real change
Wired charging	45W	45W	No real change
Wireless charging	15W	15W	No real change
Screen size	6.7"	6.7"	No real change
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz	No real change
Peak brightness	2,600 nits	2,600 nits	No real change
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP	No real change
Optical zoom	3x	3x	No real change
RAM	12 GB	12 GB	No real change
Weight	196 g	190 g	−6 g (3%)
Launch price	$999	$999	No real change

Upgrade if…

Your Galaxy S24+ is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need

Galaxy S24+ vs Galaxy S25+: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy S24+ to the Galaxy S25+?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Galaxy S25+ is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S24+, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (84.3 vs 84.3). The biggest improvements: 6 g lighter.

What is the biggest difference between the Galaxy S24+ and Galaxy S25+?

6 g lighter: 196 g on the Galaxy S24+ vs 190 g on the Galaxy S25+.

Does the Galaxy S25+ have a bigger battery than the Galaxy S24+?

No — both have about the same battery capacity (4,900 mAh vs 4,900 mAh).

Who should upgrade to the Galaxy S25+?

Upgrade if: Your Galaxy S24+ is damaged or no longer receives the updates you need.