Smartphone Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24Difference
AnTuTu score1,900,0001,600,000+18.8%
Battery (mAh)50004000+25.0%
Main camera (MP)20050
RAM (GB)128
Price (USD)$1,299$799+62.6%
  • Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 19%. Samsung Galaxy S24 is the cheaper option.

Verdict: Galaxy S24 Ultra or Galaxy S24?

Our recommendation
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the overall edge, though Samsung Galaxy S24 wins in specific areas worth weighing.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra advantages

  • Raw performance (+16%)
  • Battery capacity (+20%)
  • Camera resolution (+75%)
  • Memory (+33%)

Samsung Galaxy S24 advantages

  • Affordability (+38%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.
  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want the best value for money.
  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if all-day battery life is your top priority.

Value for money

Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

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

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Samsung Android smartphone (2024) with a 6.8-inch display, 5000 mAh battery, 200MP main camera and about 1,900,000 on AnTuTu.

Samsung Galaxy S24 — Samsung Android smartphone (2024) with a 6.2-inch display, 4000 mAh battery, 50MP main camera and about 1,600,000 on AnTuTu.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the faster phone. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 19%. Samsung Galaxy S24 is the cheaper option.

Performance and everyday use

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,900,000 vs 1,600,000 AnTuTu), though for messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant. Battery capacities are 5000 mAh and 4000 mAh respectively.

Camera, storage and price

Main cameras are 200MP and 50MP, with 12GB and 8GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy S24 is the more affordable option at about $799, which may matter more than a small performance gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra better than the Samsung Galaxy S24?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the overall edge, though Samsung Galaxy S24 wins in specific areas worth weighing. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 19%. Samsung Galaxy S24 is the cheaper option.

What is the main difference between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24?

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 19%. Samsung Galaxy S24 is the cheaper option.

Which is better value?

Samsung Galaxy S24 delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S24 if you want the best value for money.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on a normalized AnTuTu performance score plus battery capacity, main-camera resolution, RAM and launch price. Real-world experience also depends on software and camera tuning.

MC
Marcus Chen
Hardware & Product Analyst

Marcus benchmarks processors, GPUs, phones and vehicles and maintains normalized performance databases.

MSc Computer Engineering10+ years review experience
✓ Reviewed by Priya Nair, Data Quality Reviewer.
Last updated 2026-04-20
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