Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Price, Specifications, and Features Compared

Samsung recently launched its much-anticipated Galaxy S25 Ultra, alongside the Galaxy S25 and S25+, boasting an upgraded design, advanced AI features, and the latest Qualcomm chipset. Here’s a detailed comparison of the Galaxy S25 Ultra with its predecessor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, to help you decide if the new flagship is worth the upgrade.

Price and Variants

Both smartphones are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB storage variants, paired with 12GB of RAM.

Galaxy S25 Ultra: ₹1,29,999 (256GB), ₹1,41,999 (512GB), ₹1,65,999 (1TB)

Galaxy S24 Ultra: ₹1,21,999 (256GB), ₹1,31,999 (512GB), ₹1,51,999 (1TB)

The S25 Ultra is ₹8,000 to ₹14,000 costlier across the variants compared to the S24 Ultra.

Specifications and Features

Design

The Galaxy S25 Ultra introduces subtle edge curves, moving away from the rectangular design of the S24 Ultra.

Display

Galaxy S25 Ultra: 6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2,600 nits peak brightness, 120Hz refresh rate.

Galaxy S24 Ultra: 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, same brightness and refresh rate.

The S25 Ultra offers a slightly larger screen for immersive viewing.

Processor

The S25 Ultra features the 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, delivering a significant performance boost over the S24 Ultra’s 4nm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor.

AI Features

Enhanced AI tools in the S25 Ultra include “Now Brief” and seamless AI actions across apps. Existing features like Note Assist and Photo Assist have been upgraded, with One UI 7 based on Android 15. These updates are expected to roll out to the S24 Ultra via software upgrades.

Camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra: 50MP ultra-wide camera (upgraded from 12MP), 200MP main camera, 50MP telephoto lens, 10MP telephoto lens, and 12MP front camera.

Galaxy S24 Ultra: Similar camera setup, except for the ultra-wide lens.

Battery Life

Both devices pack a 5,000mAh battery. The S25 Ultra offers 31 hours of video playback, slightly more than the S24 Ultra’s 30 hours.

Weight

The S25 Ultra is lighter at 218g compared to the S24 Ultra’s 232g.

Colours

Both models are available in seven colors, including three exclusive to Samsung’s official website.

Galaxy S25 Ultra: Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Whitesilver, plus exclusive shades Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen, and Titanium Pinkgold.

Galaxy S24 Ultra: Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, and exclusive shades Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, and Titanium Orange.

Conclusion

The Galaxy S25 Ultra brings incremental but noteworthy upgrades in design, AI features, and camera capabilities. While it is priced higher than its predecessor, the added features and performance enhancements may justify the cost for users seeking a premium smartphone experience.