Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S25: Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Tie
- Best for performance
Galaxy S25
- Best value score
Tie
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S25
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S24
82
Worth it
$799–$1,209
Galaxy S25
83
Worth it
$799–$1,319
→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $799–$1,209 | $799–$1,319 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 10/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Overall score | 84/100 | 87/100 |
Galaxy S24 — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S25 — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S24 — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S25 — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S24 — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
Galaxy S25 — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers