The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G and Galaxy S24 Ultra differ across display, performance, camera, storage, connectivity and battery specifications. The comparison below covers the key hardware and software features of both smartphones, including their processors, display technologies, camera configurations, storage options and charging capabilities.
General
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G and Galaxy S24 Ultra are flagship smartphones launched in January 2024. Both models run Android 14 and support dual SIM connectivity with 5G and 4G networks. They feature 12GB LPDDR5X RAM, ultrasonic fingerprint sensors and IP68 water resistance. The Galaxy S24 Plus 5G weighs 196 grams, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra weighs 232 grams. Both use USB Type-C connectivity and support eSIM functionality.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Model | Galaxy S24 Plus 5G | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| SIM | Nano + eSIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Dimensions | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 232 g |
| Warranty | 1 year | 1 year |
Display and design
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with QHD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S24 Ultra features a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with the same resolution and refresh rate. Both screens support HDR10+ and 2,600 nits peak brightness. The S24 Plus 5G uses Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the S24 Ultra uses Gorilla Glass Armor.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen size | 6.7-inch | 6.8-inch |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Pixel density | 513 ppi | 505 ppi |
| Aspect ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Screen protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Armor |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Performance and software
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G uses the Exynos 2400 deca-core processor with an Xclipse 940 GPU, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy octa-core processor with an Adreno 750 GPU. Both models have 12GB LPDDR5X RAM and UFS 4.0 storage. Their listed AnTuTu scores are 2,007,558 and 2,341,394, respectively, providing benchmark figures for comparing their processing performance.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400, deca-core | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, octa-core |
| CPU configuration | 3.2GHz + 2.9GHz + 2.6GHz + 1.95GHz | 3.39GHz + 3.1GHz + 2.9GHz + 2.2GHz |
| GPU | Xclipse 940 | Adreno 750 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu score | 2,007,558 | 2,341,394 |
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 14 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI | Samsung One UI |
| OS updates | 7 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 7 years | 7 years |
Disclaimer: Benchmark scores are approximate and may vary depending on the smartphone model, RAM configuration, software version, thermal management, and testing conditions. Actual performance may differ during everyday use.
Camera features
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G has a 50MP primary, 12MP ultra-wide and 10MP telephoto rear camera setup. The Galaxy S24 Ultra adds a 200MP primary sensor and a 50MP telephoto camera alongside its 12MP ultra-wide and 10MP telephoto sensors. Both have 12MP front cameras, OIS and 8K video recording at 30fps. The S24 Ultra supports up to 5x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Rear camera | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 50MP |
| Primary camera | 50MP, f/1.8 | 200MP, f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| Telephoto camera | 10MP, f/2.4 | 10MP, f/2.4 (plus a 50MP, f/3.4 periscope telephoto) |
| Front camera | 12MP, f/2.2 | 12MP, f/2.2 |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel PDAF | Laser AF, multi-directional PDAF, Super Quad Pixel AF |
| Video recording | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 60fps |
| Optical zoom | Up to 3x | Up to 5x |
| Digital zoom | Up to 30x | Up to 100x |
Storage and connectivity
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G is available with 256GB and 512GB internal storage, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra adds a 1TB option. Both use UFS 4.0 storage and do not support expandable storage. Connectivity includes 5G, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS and NFC. The S24 Plus 5G supports Wi-Fi 6E, while the S24 Ultra supports Wi-Fi 7 for wireless network connectivity.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Internal storage | 256GB/512GB | 256GB/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| SIM | Nano + eSIM | Nano + eSIM |
| Network | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| GPS | A-GPS, GLONASS | A-GPS, GLONASS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G has a 4,900 mAh battery, while the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a 5,000 mAh battery. Both support 45 W wired charging, 15 W wireless charging and 4.5 W wireless reverse charging. The S24 Plus 5G recorded 13 hours 46 minutes in PCMark battery testing, while the S24 Ultra recorded 16 hours 18 minutes. Both devices also feature stereo speakers and IP68 protection.
| Component | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 4,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Wireless reverse charging | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
| PCMark battery life | 13h 46m | 16h 18m |
| Charging time (20% to 100%) | 1h 16m 2s | 2h 5m 4s |
| Speakers | Stereo | Stereo |
| Fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic, on-screen | Ultrasonic, on-screen |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| S Pen | No | Yes |