The Samsung Galaxy S25 was announced earlier this month as the company’s compact flagship. It launched alongside the Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 Ultra. In this article, we’ll be comparing it to its predecessor. So this is the Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24 comparison. Samsung did not really change a whole lot this year, so the Galaxy S25 will certainly be familiar to those of you who used the Galaxy S23 or Galaxy S24.
There are some differences between the two phones, of course, but they’re also very similar in many ways. Let’s take a closer look. We’ll first list their specifications, and will then move to compare their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio output. This will hopefully help you see if the Galaxy S25 is worth upgrading to if you use the Galaxy S24.
Specs
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Samsung Galaxy S24, respectively
– Screen size:
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (flat, 120Hz, 2,600 nits max brightness)
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X (flat, 120Hz, 2,600 nits max brightness)
– Display resolution:
2340 x 1080
2340 x 1080
– SoC:
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen Elite for Galaxy
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3/Samsung Exynos 2400
– RAM:
12GB (LPDDR5X)
8GB (LPDDR5X)
– Storage:
128GB/256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
128GB (UFS 3.1)/256GB/512GB (UFS 4.0)
– Rear cameras:
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF), 12MP (ultrawide, 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor, 1.4um pixel size), 10MP (telephoto, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, PDAF, 1/3.94-inch sensor, 3x optical zoom)
50MP (wide, f/1.8 aperture, 1/1.56-inch sensor, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF), 12MP (ultrawide, 120-degree FoV, f/2.2 aperture, 1/2.55-inch sensor, 1.4um pixel size), 10MP (telephoto, f/2.4 aperture, OIS, PDAF, 1/3.94-inch sensor, 3x optical zoom)
– Front cameras:
12MP (wide, f/2.2 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 22mm lens)
12MP (wide, f/2.2 aperture, Dual Pixel PDAF, 1/3.2-inch sensor size, 22mm lens)
– Battery:
4,000mAh
4,000mAh
– Charging:
25W wired, 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)
25W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless (charger not included)
– Dimensions:
146.9 x 70.5 x 7.2 mm
147 x 70.6 x 7.6mm
– Weight:
162 grams
167/168 grams
– Connectivity:
5G, LTE, NFC, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C, Bluetooth 5.4/5.3
– Security:
In-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic), facial scanning
In-display fingerprint scanner (ultrasonic), facial scanning
– OS:
Android 15 with One UI 7
Android 14 with One UI 6.1
– Price:
$799.99+
$799.99+
– Buy:
Samsung Galaxy S25 (Samsung.com)
Galaxy S24 (Best Buy)
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24: Design
As far as the design is concerned, there are really not many changes here. The bezels are ever-so-slightly thinner, and the rear cameras look a bit different. That’s more or less it. Even the dimensions of the phones are almost completely identical. Even when you look at them side-by-side you’ll notice how similar they are. In fact, many people would have a hard time differentiating the two.
Both phones are made out of aluminum and glass. They both have a flat display with a centered display camera hole up top, but the bezels on the Galaxy S25 are slightly thinner. They’re uniform on both phones, though. The camera protrusions on the back are beefier on the Galaxy S25 and have a different design. They have the same placement, though. You’ll notice that the frame is flat on both smartphones, all around. Their physical buttons are also in the same spot on the right-hand side.
The dimensions are almost completely identical. The Galaxy S25 is 0.1mm shorter, narrower, and thinner, which is not something you’ll notice, not at all. The new phone is also 5 grams lighter than its predecessor, as it weighs 162 grams. Both smartphones are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. They’re both also quite slippery, but the fact they’re so compact helps, as they’ll be easier to navigate than their larger siblings. So, yes, the design remained extremely similar and is not really a reason to upgrade.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24: Display
Samsung did not really upgrade the display on the Galaxy S25, it’s using the same panel that the Galaxy S24 is using. Virtually the only difference between these two displays comes to the screen-to-body ratio, as the bezels on the Galaxy S25 are slightly thinner. So the Galaxy S25 has a 91.1% screen-to-body ratio, while the Galaxy S24 has a 90.9% screen-to-body ratio. No, that’s not really something you’d notice, in all honesty.
Both smartphones feature a 6.2-inch fullHD+ (2340 x 1080) Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display. The display is flat and has an adaptive refresh rate of up to 120Hz. HDR10+ content is supported, and the peak brightness on both panels is 2,600 nits. The display aspect ratio is 19.5:9, while the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 from Corning is placed on top of the display on both smartphones.
Yes, even when you use the displays you’ll get the same feeling. There’s really not much difference to spot here. Not to say that the displays are bad, not at all. They’re actually really nice. They’re vivid, have good viewing angles, and are more than sharp enough. The touch response is really good too. They also get bright enough when you need them to. Neither panel offers high-frequency PWM dimming, though.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24: Performance
The Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy fuels the Samsung Galaxy S25. That is a slightly overclocked variant of the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Qualcomm’s most powerful chip. That is a 3nm processor, in case you’re keeping track. It is paired with 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 flash storage.
The Galaxy S24, on the flip side, ships with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy or Exynos 2400. Both of those are 4nm processors. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is also an overclocked variant of the regular model Qualcomm is offering. That phone is paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage.
In regards to specs, the performance-focused aspect is where the Galaxy S25 received the biggest upgrade. Not only does it have a new processor, but it also offers more RAM and faster storage than its predecessor. That may not be obvious when you use the phone day-to-day, as the Galaxy S24 still performs great, but it will make the phone more future-proof, and you’ll notice it’s a bit snappier if you use them side-by-side. There is a speed kick for sure. The Galaxy S25 was able to open apps faster for us, and it’s also snappier with jumping between apps, and so on.
What about gaming? Well, both of these phones are solid options for gaming. Do note that we used the Snapdragon version of the Galaxy S24 last year, so we wouldn’t really know about the Exynos model. In any case, you can run any game you want on either of these two phones, and they’ll work perfectly fine. They do get quite warm during longer gaming sessions with demanding titles, though we did not get overheating warming once, nor were the phones too hot to hold or anything like that.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24: Battery
There is a 4,000mAh battery included in both of these smartphones, actually. Samsung opted not to upgrade the battery capacity, or the battery itself. The company still hasn’t started using silicon-carbon batteries in its devices, which is a shame. It would enable Samsung to offer notably more capacity here. The Galaxy S24 did not really shine in terms of battery endurance, and we’re yet to see how will the Galaxy S25 perform.
We do have the review unit at this point in time, but did not manage to test out the battery just yet, not properly. The information regarding that will be included in our upcoming review. All I can say thus far is that the battery does seem to be doing a bit better than last year, but those are only initial impressions. We’ll know far more once we put the phone through its paces. Don’t expect miracles, though. That battery capacity is quite limiting, despite the phone’s screen size.
When it comes to charging, things are almost the same. Both smartphones support 25W wired charging, along with 15W wireless charging. The Galaxy S25 is also ‘Qi2 Ready’, though, but you’ll need a case in order to take advantage of Qi2 charging. Both devices also support 4.5W reverse wireless charging. You won’t find a charger inside the retail box of either phone, by the way.
Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24: Cameras
These two smartphones have the exact same camera hardware. Samsung did not change a single thing. You’ll find three cameras on the back of each phone. A 50-megapixel main camera (1/1.56-inch sensor) is backed by a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (120-degree FoV), and a 10-megapixel telephoto snapper (1/3.94-inch sensor, 3x optical zoom). On the front, a 12-megapixel camera (1/3.2-inch sensor) is included.
The camera hardware is the same, but did the camera quality improve at all? Well, we’re still in the process of using the Galaxy S25, and do not have the final thoughts on it yet. The review is coming soon. What we can say, for now, is that the images from the Galaxy S25 do seem to be sharper, while we’re also noticing slightly less artificial sharpening taking place. Some existing pain points still seem to be there, though.
Samsung is still leaning more on artificially boosting colors, while some images still end up being too dark in specific scenarios, and others a bit too bright in others. As I said, we’re still not ready to make final thoughts on the cameras, we’ll see. The Galaxy S25 does seem to be doing a better job than its predecessor, though, which are good news. The video recording seems to be very similar.
Audio
The audio output seems to be extremely similar across both smartphones. Samsung possibly didn’t change anything hardware-wise in terms of audio. You’re getting stereo speakers here, and they’re more than loud enough, especially considering the size of these two phones.
There is no audio jack on either phone, but you can utilize their Type-C ports to connect your wired headphones. If you prefer wireless audio, Bluetooth 5.4 is on offer on the Galaxy S25, and the Galaxy S24 supports Bluetooth 5.3.
