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

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

Depends on You

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

The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (88.2 vs 88.2). The biggest improvements: 0.1" larger screen, 14 g lighter.

What you gain with the Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • +0.1" larger screen
  • +14 g lighter
SpecGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S25 UltraChange
BeastScore (overall)88.288.2No real change
Performance score9090No real change
Camera score100100No real change
Battery score8686No real change
Display score9090No real change
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAhNo real change
Wired charging45W45WNo real change
Wireless charging15W15WNo real change
Screen size6.8"6.9"+0.1"
Refresh rate120Hz120HzNo real change
Peak brightness2,600 nits2,600 nitsNo real change
Main camera200 MP200 MPNo real change
Optical zoom5x5xNo real change
RAM12 GB12 GBNo real change
Weight232 g218 g−14 g (6%)
Launch price$1,299$1,299No real change

Upgrade if…

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

Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: Upgrade FAQ

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

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Galaxy S25 Ultra is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S24 Ultra, and both phones land on almost the same BeastScore (88.2 vs 88.2). The biggest improvements: 0.1" larger screen, 14 g lighter.

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

0.1" larger screen: 6.8" on the Galaxy S24 Ultra vs 6.9" on the Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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

No — both have about the same battery capacity (5,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).

Who should upgrade to the Galaxy S25 Ultra?

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

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