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Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 5G

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Adreno 750 (1 GHz) - USA/Canada/China, Xclipse 940 - International graphics.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: UFS 4.0.
KSh 82,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy S25 5G

Samsung Galaxy S25 5G

  • 162 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.2 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) processor.
  • 12 GB RAM in this version.
KSh 76,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 12 GB of RAM, IP68 rating and 50 MP main camera, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus has a bigger battery (4,900 mAh), charges faster (45 W) and has a larger 6.7-inch, sharper screen, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 5G has a faster processor (up to 4.47 GHz vs 3.39 GHz), is lighter (162 g) and offers newer Wi-Fi 7.

Display

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
About 6.7 inch screen
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G
About 6.2 inch screen

Performance

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
Adreno 750 (1 GHz) - USA/Canada/China Xclipse 940 - International graphics
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) graphics

Storage

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
UFS 4.0
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G
UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.0

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
4,900 mAh battery capacity
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G
4,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
45 W rated wired charging power
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G
25 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus

  • Bigger battery: 4,900 mAh (vs 4,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Sharper screen: 513 ppi (vs 416 ppi).
  • Larger 6.7-inch screen (vs 6.2-inch).

Samsung Galaxy S25 5G

  • Faster processor: up to 4.47 GHz (vs 3.39 GHz).
  • Newer Wi-Fi 7 (vs Wi-Fi 6E).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).
  • Lighter: 162 g (vs 196 g).
  • Newer Android 15 (vs Android 14).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 513 ppi6.2-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 416 ppi
PerformanceQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor
Battery capacity4,900 mAh battery4,000 mAh battery
Charging45 W wired, 15 W wireless charging25 W wired, 15 W wireless charging
Weight196 g162 g
SoftwareAndroid 14, 7 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 15, 7 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy S24+Galaxy S25
Announced2024, January 172025, January 22
Release statusAvailable. Released 2024, January 24Available. Released 2025, February 03
Model numbersSM-S926B, SM-S926B/DS, SM-S926U, SM-S926U1, SM-S926W, SM-S926N, SM-S9260, SM-S926E, SM-S926E/DSSM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931U, SM-S931U1, SM-S931W, SM-S931N, SM-S9310, SM-S931E, SM-S931E/DS
SAR1.16 W/kg (head)     0.84 W/kg (body)1.13 W/kg (head)     0.92 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.74 W/kg (head)     1.25 W/kg (body)1.29 W/kg (head)     1.36 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
Dimensions158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.99 x 0.30 in)146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm (5.78 x 2.78 x 0.28 in)
Weight196 g or 197 g (6.91 oz)162 g (5.71 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
DisplayDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio)Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak); 6.2 inches, 94.4 cm2 (~91.1% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display featuresDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
ProcessorQualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) - USA/Canada/China Exynos 2400 (4 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) 10-core (1x3.2GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95GHz Cortex-A520)Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPUAdreno 750 (1 GHz) - USA/Canada/China Xclipse 940 - InternationalAdreno 830 (1200 MHz)

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
RAM12GB12GB
Storage256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage technologyUFS 4.0UFS 3.1 - 128GB only UFS 4.0
Expandable storageNoNo
Memory configurations256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video
Front camera12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
Rear camera featuresLED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaBest Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Rear camera video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Front camera featuresHDR, HDR10+HDR, HDR10+
Front camera video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
BatteryLi-Ion 4900 mAhLi-Ion 4000 mAh
Charging45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless25W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready) 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless charging15W wireless (Qi); 4.5W reverse wireless15W wireless (Qi2 Ready); 4.5W reverse wireless
Reverse charging4.5W reverse wireless4.5W reverse wireless

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
Operating systemAndroid 14, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9Android 15, upgradable to Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
NetworkGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5GGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMAGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DOHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100; CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA unlocked
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 2, 5, 7, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
Network speedHSPA, LTE (CA), 5GHSPA, LTE (CA), 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
NFCYesYes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
Ultra Wideband (UWB)Ultra Wideband (UWB) support—

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
Water resistanceIP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum 2IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor Aluminum 2

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
ColorsOnyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire BlueIcy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold, Coral Red, Blue Black
Desktop modeSamsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Additional features—Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
LoudspeakersYes, with stereo speakersYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio featuresHigh-bitrate audio supportHigh-bitrate audio support

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
PerformanceAnTuTu: 1290977 (v9), 1774819 (v10) GeekBench: 5987 (v5), 6926 (v6) 3DMark: 4365 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 2193701 (v10) GeekBench: 10050 (v6) 3DMark: 6755 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display1452 nits max brightness (measured)1395 nits max brightness (measured)
CameraPhoto / Video—
Loudspeaker-25.0 LUFS (Very good)-26.1 LUFS (Good)
BatteryActive use score 12:30hActive use score 13:09h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24 PlusSamsung Galaxy S25 5G
Energy—Class B
Battery—37:16h endurance, 2000 cycles
Free fall—Class A (270 falls)
Repairability—Class C

Similarities

  • Both have 12 GB RAM.
  • Both are rated IP68.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have an aluminium frame.
  • Both have stereo speakers.

In summary

For most buyers the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy S25 5G makes sense if you want a faster processor.

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