Comparing the specifications helps you understand what has changed between these two generations. The main differences concern the processor, software generation, connectivity and weight, while display resolution, camera hardware, battery capacity and charging speeds remain broadly similar.
General
Both phones have premium glass-and-metal designs, 5G connectivity and IP68 water and dust resistance. The S25 Plus is slightly lighter and slimmer, which can make it more comfortable to carry and use throughout the day.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|
| Model | Galaxy S25 Plus 5G | Galaxy S24 Plus 5G |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM, market dependent | Nano-SIM and eSIM, market dependent |
| Network support | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Dimensions | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 196 g |
| Operating system at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| User interface at launch | One UI 7 | One UI 6.1 |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Product status | Active model | Discontinued by Samsung |
Display and design
Both phones have 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays with QHD+ resolution and adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz. The S25 Plus adds ProScaler image enhancement, while the S24 Plus already provides a high-resolution display suited to streaming, gaming and reading.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|
| Display size | 6.7-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 3120 x 1440 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| Refresh rate | Adaptive, up to 120Hz | Adaptive, up to 120Hz |
| Peak brightness | Up to 2,600 nits | Up to 2,600 nits |
| HDR support | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Display enhancement | ProScaler | Vision Booster |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic, in-display | Ultrasonic, in-display |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Performance and software
The S25 Plus uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, while the Indian S24 Plus uses the Exynos 2400. The newer chipset delivers stronger benchmark results in the comparison, while both phones support demanding applications, multitasking and high-quality mobile gaming.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Exynos 2400 |
| CPU | Octa-core | Deca-core |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Xclipse 940 |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 4nm |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Operating system at launch | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| User interface at launch | One UI 7 | One UI 6.1 |
| AI features | Galaxy AI with newer features | Galaxy AI features |
Camera features
Both phones have a 50MP main camera with optical image stabilisation, a 12MP ultra-wide camera and a 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. The S25 Plus introduces newer image-processing capabilities, but the core camera hardware remains similar across the two generations.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|
| Rear camera setup | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
| Main camera | 50MP with OIS | 50MP with OIS |
| Ultra-wide camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Telephoto camera | 10MP with 3x optical zoom | 10MP with 3x optical zoom |
| Digital zoom | Up to 30x | Up to 30x |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Rear video recording | Up to 8K at 30fps | Up to 8K at 30fps |
| Front video recording | Up to 4K at 60fps | Up to 4K at 60fps |
| Image processing | Updated ProVisual Engine | Previous-generation processing |
Storage and connectivity
Both smartphones offer 256GB and 512GB internal storage without microSD expansion. The S25 Plus supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, while the S24 Plus uses Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|
| Storage options | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| GPS | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Ultra-wideband | Supported | Supported |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | Not available | Not available |
| 5G | Supported | Supported |
Battery and other features
Battery capacity and charging speeds remain the same on both phones. Each has a 4,900 mAh battery, 45 W wired charging, wireless charging and Wireless PowerShare, so the S25 Plus does not offer a capacity upgrade over the S24 Plus.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus |
|---|
| Battery capacity | 4,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | Supported | Supported |
| Reverse wireless charging | Wireless PowerShare | Wireless PowerShare |
| Stereo speakers | Supported | Supported |
| Dolby Atmos | Supported | Supported |
| Security | Samsung Knox, fingerprint and face recognition | Samsung Knox, fingerprint and face recognition |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Samsung DeX | Supported | Supported |