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Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: which should you choose?

Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra compared under one framework. One recorded specification difference is Battery capacity: 5000 mAh on the Galaxy S24 Ultra against 4000 mAh on the Galaxy S24. Specifications and their sources are recorded alongside.

Published: 2026-06-11 · Updated: 2026-09-21

Smartphones verdict

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  • Galaxy S24: A small but capable compact flagship — a bright screen and Galaxy AI in a smaller hand.
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra: The peak of Galaxy — a 200MP camera, S Pen, titanium frame, and Galaxy AI.
  • Undocumented quality and performance advantages are not ranked
  • Specification field coverage (not accuracy): 100%

Choosing between Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra starts with the real use case and the problem to solve, not with which product is newer. No independent laboratory test is implied.

Core specifications on one baseline

Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S24 Ultra core specification comparison
ItemGalaxy S24Galaxy S24 UltraDelta
Screen size6.2 in
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6.8 in
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+9.7%
Refresh rate120 Hz
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120 Hz
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Same
Peak brightness2600 nits
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2600 nits
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Same
Battery capacity4000 mAh
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5000 mAh
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+25%
Main camera50 MP
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200 MP
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+240%
Weight167 g
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232 g
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+38.9%
Wired charging25 W
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45 W
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+80%
Camera system50MP main f/1.8 + 12MP ultrawide + 10MP 3x tele200MP main f/1.7 + 12MP ultrawide + 50MP 5x tele + 10MP 3x teleDifferent
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for GalaxySame
ColorOnyx BlackTitanium GrayDifferent
Connectivity5G Sub-6, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.25G Sub-6 + mmWave, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2Different
CPU modelSnapdragon 8 Gen 3 octa-core (3.39GHz)Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 octa-core (3.39GHz)Same
GPU modelAdreno 750Adreno 750Same
Memory8 GB12 GB+50%
Operating systemOne UI 6.1 (Android 14)One UI 6.1 (Android 14)Same
PanelLTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2XSame
RegionGLOBALGLOBALSame
Storage256 GB256 GBSame

14 of the 36 values in this table carry a source. The rest have no source on record, which is not the same as being wrong.

How to read Same, Different, No data, Unverified and Not applicable is documented on the configuration-level specification screen. If a condition you require is unknown, withhold the decision and match the exact model, sales region and configuration against the sources on that screen.

Differences recorded in the table

5 fields can be ranked on the same basis, listed by weight.

  • Battery capacity · Galaxy S24 Ultra 5000 mAh, Galaxy S24 4000 mAh (+25%)
  • Wired charging · Galaxy S24 Ultra 45 W, Galaxy S24 25 W (+80%)
  • Main camera · Galaxy S24 Ultra 200 MP, Galaxy S24 50 MP (+240%)
  • Memory · Galaxy S24 Ultra 12 GB, Galaxy S24 8 GB (+50%)
  • Weight · Galaxy S24 167 g, Galaxy S24 Ultra 232 g (+38.9%)

The decision axes and the checking order for the whole category are on the Smartphones comparison page.

The two products this comparison names

Match the listing against these models first. The recorded-field count is catalogue completeness, not product quality.

  • Galaxy S24 · Samsung · model number SM-S921 · released 2024 · recorded fields 18/18
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra · Samsung · model number SM-S928 · released 2024 · recorded fields 18/18

Fields the two products share

9 recorded fields hold the same value for both stored representative configurations, so nothing in this list separates them.

  • Refresh rate · 120 Hz
  • Peak brightness · 2600 nits
  • Chipset · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
  • CPU model · Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 octa-core (3.39GHz)
  • GPU model · Adreno 750
  • Operating system · One UI 6.1 (Android 14)
  • Panel · LTPO Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Region · GLOBAL
  • Storage · 256 GB

Who should choose Galaxy S24

Galaxy S24 leads the table on Weight. A small but capable compact flagship — a bright screen and Galaxy AI in a smaller hand.

Who should choose Galaxy S24 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra leads the table on Battery capacity, Wired charging, Main camera, Memory. The peak of Galaxy — a 200MP camera, S Pen, titanium frame, and Galaxy AI.

How to read price and purchase availability

No merchant link is shown: neither product has an approved listing whose name and configuration match the catalogue, and AsKrs does not guess a destination.

  • Galaxy S24 · No verified purchase link currently available
  • Galaxy S24 Ultra · No verified purchase link currently available

This comparison is built from published specifications and stored representative configurations. The use context, configuration checks, switching costs, and the scope and limits for Smartphones are documented on the Smartphones comparison page.

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