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Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra X Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB) 08Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra X
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3120

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!


50 Common items in both devices
12GB LPDDR5X
UFS 4.0
Titanium frame, glass front and back
LTPO AMOLED
HDR10+
120Hz
16 million
+43 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
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ModelGalaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
Other model namesGalaxy S25 Ultra SM-S938B/Dual-SIMGalaxy S24 Ultra SM-S928B/Dual-SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date2/3/2025, Announced: 2/22/20251/24/2024, Announced: 1/17/2024
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.6 x 162.8 millimeters (3.06 x 6.41 in)79 x 162.3 millimeters (3.11 x 6.39 in)
Weight218 grams (7.63 ounces)232 grams (8.12 ounces)
Build, materialsTitanium frame, glass front and back
Back: Gorilla Armor 2
Titanium frame, glass front and back
Back: Gorilla Armor
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
Display typeLTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size6.9" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)498 PPI505 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Armor 2Gorilla Armor
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
2600nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
System versionAndroid 15Android 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User InterfaceOne UI 7.0One UI 6.1 / 7.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AC) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core)
6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.4GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 750 (1GHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 2207809 (v10)
Geekbench: 9846 (v6)
AnTuTu: 1365200 (v9), 1735273 (v10)
Geekbench: 6692 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (223GB available)
UFS 4.0
1TB (980GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 ()SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 ()
TD-LTE ()
VoLTE
LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
200 megapixels
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mm1/2.52"0.7µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
50MP ultrawide f/1.9120°0.7µmPDAFSuper-Steady
(quad camera)
200 megapixels
50MP periscope telephoto f/3.4111mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady
10MP telephoto f/2.467mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/1.56" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel1µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/240fps
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.4 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Stylus (S Pen)
• Circle to Search
• Colors: Titanium Black, Gray, Violet, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange
• Samsung DeX
• Stylus pen (Bluetooth)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S25 Ultra (SM-S938B/DS 256GB)Galaxy S24 Ultra (SM-S928B/DS 1TB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 0.85W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1.056W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)
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