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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

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Your starting point

Buy the Samsung Galaxy S25.

  • Leads 4 of 4 rankable overall specs.
  • Weight: 162 g vs 167 g
How we reached this

We compare the published specifications relevant to your priority. Each rankable specification counts once; your selected requirements can rule a product out. This is a guide to the numbers, not a laboratory performance score.

RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB

Same list price, so the spec lead is the whole story.

The trade-off to know

Samsung Galaxy S25: Wired charging capped at 25W

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The differences, in detail.

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Samsung Galaxy S24 versus Samsung Galaxy S25, 5 specifications
What you’re comparingSamsung Galaxy S24Samsung Galaxy S25
WeightBody167 g162 g (5.71 oz)
SizeDisplay6.2 inches6.2 inches
ChipsetPlatformSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm)Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3 nm)
RAMMemory8 GB12 GB
Max optical zoomRear camera3x optical (30x digital Space Zoom)3x optical zoom

Showing 5 of 48 specifications. Missing values stay unlisted. About the sources

Both sides of the decision

What you gain. What you give up.

Samsung Galaxy S24

Reasons to choose it

  • Extremely lightweight and compact 167g pocket-friendly design
  • Dedicated 3x optical telephoto camera on a base model
  • Bright 2,600 nit 1-120Hz LTPO display

Worth considering

  • Charging capped at 25W wired
  • Base model starts with 128GB UFS 3.1 storage

Samsung Galaxy S25

Reasons to choose it

  • Flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite power in a lightweight 162g compact body
  • RAM upgraded to 12GB standard across all storage tiers
  • 7 years of Android OS and security upgrades

Worth considering

  • Wired charging capped at 25W
  • Base storage starts at 128GB

Beyond the spec sheet

Living with your choice.

Explore the ownership details available for this pair.

Is the newer model worth it?

Incremental Polish

Snapdragon 8 Elite worldwide, 12GB RAM standard, and slightly slimmer bezels.

Our recommendation: S24 owners can comfortably hold. The 12GB RAM and 8 Elite chip make it future-proof for on-device AI, but daily cameras and screen are nearly identical.

What Actually Changed (Samsung Galaxy S24 → Samsung Galaxy S25)

  • Snapdragon 8 Elite processor worldwide (eliminates Exynos variant split)
  • 12 GB RAM baseline (up from 8 GB on S24)
  • 0.4 mm thinner profile with rounded contoured armor aluminum rail
  • Wi-Fi 7 connectivity support

What Remained Identical

  • Same 6.2-inch 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X flat display (2,600 nits peak)
  • Same triple rear camera system (50MP main, 10MP 3x telephoto, 12MP ultrawide)
  • Same 4,000 mAh battery capacity and 25W wired charging ceiling
  • Same 7 years of Android OS and security upgrades promise

What three years could cost

Upfront price + 3 years of consumables, fees & essential add-ons

Samsung Galaxy S24

Upfront list price$799
Essential add-ons (25W USB-C charging brick (no charger in box))+$25
3-Year Estimated Total$824

Samsung Galaxy S25

Upfront list price$799
3-Year Estimated Total$799

Everyday ownership notes

Documented ergonomic quirks, hardware annoyances, and maintenance realities reported by real owners.

Before you decide

Galaxy S24: What to watch for

  • Hidden Cost

    No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.

    Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Galaxy S25: What to watch for

  • Hidden Cost

    No wall charging adapter included in the retail box.

    Packaging contains only a Type-C cable; high-speed wall charging bricks must be purchased separately if you do not already own one.

Know what’s behind the comparison

Published specs. Visible sources.

Clinchmark compares manufacturer specifications and other published information. We have not independently lab-tested these products. Editorial assessments and unknown values are identified in the specification details.

Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Prices, availability, and provider terms can change.

Still weighing it up?

Which is cheaper, the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?

Both list at the same price.

What is the biggest catch with the Samsung Galaxy S24 or Samsung Galaxy S25?

Both has this deal-breaker: no stylus. No pen input for handwritten notes or markup.

Which is better for photos, the Samsung Galaxy S24 or the Samsung Galaxy S25?

Too close to call on photos from the spec sheets. Only ultrawide is rankable here. Main: 50 MP, f/1.8, 24 mm, 1/1.56", Dual Pixel… vs 50 MP Telephoto: 10 MP, f/2.4, 67 mm, 3x optical zoom, PDAF,… vs 10 MP

What cannot be compared from spec sheets?

Of the 48 specs tracked here, 44 are descriptive and cannot be ranked on numbers alone. Spec sheets also cannot measure subjective factors like build quality, real-world performance, or comfort.

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