Upgrade Guide

Should You Upgrade from the Galaxy S24 to the Galaxy S25?

A spec-by-spec look at what actually changes when you move from the Galaxy S24 to the Galaxy S25, 1 year apart.

Depends on You

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you

The Galaxy S25 is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S24, and the BeastScore rises from 81.5 to 84.0. The biggest improvements: performance rated 10 points higher, 4 gb more ram, 5 g lighter.

Full side-by-side comparison →Galaxy S25 specs →

What you gain with the Galaxy S25

+Performance rated 10 points higher
+4 GB more RAM
+5 g lighter

Spec	Galaxy S24	Galaxy S25	Change
BeastScore (overall)	81.5	84.0	+2.5 (3%)
Performance score	80	90	+10 (13%)
Camera score	91	91	No real change
Battery score	70	70	No real change
Display score	90	90	No real change
Battery capacity	4,000 mAh	4,000 mAh	No real change
Wired charging	25W	25W	No real change
Wireless charging	15W	15W	No real change
Screen size	6.2"	6.2"	No real change
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz	No real change
Peak brightness	2,600 nits	2,600 nits	No real change
Main camera	50 MP	50 MP	No real change
Optical zoom	3x	3x	No real change
RAM	8 GB	12 GB	+4 GB (50%)
Weight	167 g	162 g	−5 g (3%)
Launch price	$799	$799	No real change

Upgrade if…

You play demanding games or want the newest on-device AI features

Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S25: Upgrade FAQ

Is it worth upgrading from the Galaxy S24 to the Galaxy S25?

Maybe — worth it only if the new features matter to you. The Galaxy S25 is 1 year newer than the Galaxy S24, and the BeastScore rises from 81.5 to 84.0. The biggest improvements: performance rated 10 points higher, 4 gb more ram, 5 g lighter.

What is the biggest difference between the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25?

Performance rated 10 points higher: 80 on the Galaxy S24 vs 90 on the Galaxy S25.