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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 FE

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SamsungGalaxy S24 UltraSamsungGalaxy S25 FE
Overview
ReleasedJanuary 2024September 2025
Display
Screen size6.8″6.7″
Resolution3120 × 14402340 × 1080
Sharpness505 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelLTPO OLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,600 nits–
Display typeDynamic AMOLED 2X, Quad HD+, 16M colours; Super Smooth 120 Hz refresh rate (1–120 Hz); 6.8 inches both as a full rectangle and accounting for rounded cornersDynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 16M colours; 120 Hz refresh rate (60/120 Hz)
Brightness detailUp to 2,600 nits peak; 5,000,000:1 contrast ratio; VDE-certified 100% Mobile Color Volume in DCI-P3–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Armor, with up to 75% less reflectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display featuresVision boosterVision Booster
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxyExynos 2400
Memory12 GB8 GB
Storage256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
CPUOcta-core (3.39 GHz, 3.1 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.2 GHz)Deca-core (3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz, 1.95 GHz)
GPU–Hardware-based ray tracing
CoolingVapour chamber 1.9 times larger than the S23 Ultra'sVapour chamber 13% larger than on the Galaxy S24 FE
Cameras
Main camera200 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP12 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP8 MP
Optical zoom5×3×
Front camera12 MP12 MP
Main camera200 MP wide, F1.7, 85° field of view, OIS, autofocus50 MP wide, F1.8, 84° field of view, OIS
Ultra wide camera12 MP, F2.2, 120° field of view12 MP, F2.2, 123° field of view
Telephoto camera50 MP, F3.4, 22° field of view, OIS, 5x optical zoom8 MP, F2.4, 32° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom
Second telephoto camera10 MP, F2.4, 36° field of view, OIS, 3x optical zoom–
Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view, autofocus12 MP, F2.2, 80° field of view
Zoom3x and 5x optical zoom; 2x and 10x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 100x3x optical zoom; 2x optical-quality zoom (Adaptive Pixel sensor); digital zoom up to 30x
Video recordingUp to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (UHD)Up to 8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion at 240 fps (FHD) and 120 fps (FHD and UHD)
Camera featuresProVisual Engine; Quad Tele System; Nightography; Super HDR; Generative Edit; Instant Slow-moProVisual Engine; Nightography with low noise mode; Super HDR video
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh4,900 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 30 hoursUp to 28 hours
Wired chargingUp to 45 WUp to 45 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Up to 15 W
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; up to 28 hours of internet use (Wi-Fi) and 95 hours of audio playbackRated (minimum) capacity 4,755 mAh; at least 2,000 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired chargingUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately) and 5 A USB-C cable; compatible with PDUp to 65% in around 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter (sold separately); QC2.0 and AFC PD compatible
Wireless chargingFast Wireless Charging 2.0 (WPC)Fast Wireless Charging up to 15 W (WPC); Qi2 with a compatible case
Charges other devicesWireless PowerShareWireless PowerShare
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight232 g190 g
Thickness8.6 mm7.4 mm
Height × width162.3 × 79 mm161.3 × 76.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
StylusYes–
MaterialsTitanium frame (not the volume and side keys), the first on a Galaxy phoneEnhanced Armor Aluminum frame; Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ back
ColoursTitanium Grey, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow; Titanium Blue, Titanium Green and Titanium Orange (online only)Icyblue, Jetblack, Navy, White
Water resistance detailIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool useIP68, tested for submersion in up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensorAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 6.1 (Android 14)One UI 8 (Android 16)
Software updatesSeven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 31 January 2031 (UK)Seven generations of OS upgrades and seven years of security updates; security updates until 30 September 2032 (UK)
AI featuresGalaxy AI, including Live Translate, Interpreter, Note Assist, Transcript Assist and Generative Edit; Circle to Search with GoogleGalaxy AI, including Now Bar, Now Brief, Generative Edit, Instant Slow-mo, Audio Eraser and Auto Trim; Gemini Live; Circle to Search with Google
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD, SDL); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIMTwo nano-SIMs, nano-SIM and eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMWi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.4
Ultra WidebandYes–
NFCYesYes
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBUSB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC, QZSS

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