Samsung Galaxy S25 vs Galaxy S24. Everything that has changed (and what has not) between the two generations

At last! The wait has been worth it: we already know what the new Samsung Galaxy S25 and how they remain compared to the previous generation. It’s been a journey of rumors, leaks and expectations, but they’re here. In this article we are going to break down the specifications of the base model, the Samsung Galaxy S25and we are going to compare it with its equal from the last generation, the Samsung Galaxy S24. Will it be worth taking the generational leap?

What changes

More RAM and a good freedom when choosing storage

Mobile phones with a capacity of 128 GB can fall very short in a matter of a short time, especially at a time when apps and games increasingly take up more storage. With the change of generation, Samsung has maintained the options to buy the versions of 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. Although we do see a change, in this case, in the RAM memory.

In the same way that we have been seeing this year in other brands, the Samsung Galaxy S25 comes with a good extra in terms of RAM memory. The Samsung Galaxy S24 has 8 GB, while the new generation has opted to offer 12 GBsomething logical taking into account the rest of the terminal’s specifications, as well as the arrival of various functions such as Galaxy AI.

A notable change in processors

The biggest change between the two generations is seen in the processor. The Samsung Galaxy S24 features the Samsung Exynos 2400, a processor that, far from being the most powerful, offers good performance in the terminal; On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S25 arrives with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, the most powerful processor that we can find in Android phones.

This change makes sense considering everything that will arrive with the Samsung Galaxy S25. There are many brands that have made it clear on paper that Artificial Intelligence is an important point when launching their phones, but this requires a set of hardware to be able to offer good performance. In this case, the Qualcomm SoC promises a 40% performance increase on NPU, 37% on CPU and 30% on GPU with respect to the Exynos 2400.

A newer version of the operating system, but…

A year has passed between the two generations, so the Samsung Galaxy S25 arrives as standard with a more current version of the operating system; Android 15 facing Android 14which is what the Samsung Galaxy S24 is based on. Although, obviously, Both phones have (and will have) the latest version of the software.

But this should not be a reason to change or choose one model or another. Let us remember that both phones are based on the idea of ​​offering up to seven years of updatessix for the Galaxy S24 considering that it was launched a year ago. They still have many years to update, so in this sense, beyond the presence of Galaxy AI and what each specific terminal can offer, we are talking about two devices that comply perfectly.

What doesn’t change

A continuous screen

Being continuous does not necessarily have to be something negative; When something works, why change it? Within the price range in which both terminals are found, the screens, which are practically identical, comply perfectly. Both phones integrate a panel 6.2 inch AMOLED which offers both Full HD+ resolution and a refresh rate of 1 to 120 Hz.

Without seeing how the Samsung Galaxy S25 screen behaves, we can move on to our analysis of the Samsung Galaxy S24. He already mentioned it Ivan Linares“the screen is outstanding“. Samsung did its homework very well during the previous generation.

The battery stays together with its charging, wireless charging and reversible charging

At a time when brands have begun to launch their phones with batteries of up to 7,000 mAh, it is somewhat surprising that Samsung has been consistent with the 4,000 mAh battery that we can see in the Samsung Galaxy S25, and that we could also see in the Samsung Galaxy S24. But beyond the numbers, the key is in the efficiency of the processor. In the previous generation, autonomy was very good, so we hope it will be maintained (or improved) with the Galaxy S25.

What is missing is an extra in other aspects related to the battery. The 25W fast charging It may be somewhat fair if we take into account that it is a figure that we no longer usually see in other brands. Fortunately, with the arrival of a new generation, both wireless charging and reversible charging have been maintained.

There is no variation in the cameras, but there is in the software

On paper, The cameras of the Galaxy S25 and Galaxy S24 are practically identical: 12 MP front camera (f/2.2) and rear camera module composed of a 50 MP main sensor (f/1.8, OIS), 12 MP wide angle (12MP, f/2.2, 120º) and 10 telephoto lens MP (f/2.4, OIS, 3x). However, we do see a noticeable change in the software.

The core of the Galaxy S25 photography software is the ProVisual Engine, a set of tools equipped with Artificial Intelligence that offer a wide repertoire of options for taking photographs. And this software runs on the Qualcomm processor, which we remember is more powerful than the last generation. Besides, one of the key points of this new generation is the virtual opening: just as stated Juan Carlos Lopez in it article where we break down the photographic sectionallows you to act on the depth of field with a flexibility similar to what we see in a DSLR camera.

Prices of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25

The price of a mobile phone is one of the key points in order to choose one model or another. Therefore, it is important that we know well what changes and what does not between both generations. Yes, Samsung has been very continuous in certain aspects, but it has also made the changes that were demanded with the arrival of a new generation.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 starts with an official price of 909 euroswhile the Samsung Galaxy S24 can currently be found by 639 euros. The difference is notable, so here we must take into account what it is we want: If our preference is to have the latest, the bet is on the Galaxy S25; On the other hand, if we want a good mobile phone that will be updated for many years, and we don’t care if it is the most recent model, the bet is the Samsung Galaxy S24.

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S24

He Samsung Galaxy S24 It is still (and will be) a good mobile phone regardless of whether we have a new generation. Its price is currently at 639 eurosand where it stands out the most is in:

• Screen and photographic section. These two aspects are almost identical, at least at the hardware level, with respect to the Galaxy S25 generation. If they are features that you prioritize above everything else, this specific mobile is a very good purchase option.
• Many years of updates. The Samsung Galaxy S24 still has many years of Android updates left, so on this part we will not become obsolete in a matter of a short time.
• The price. The price difference that currently exists between both terminals is very large. If you don’t want to have the latest of the latest, the Galaxy S24 is the best option.

Why choose the Samsung Galaxy S25

He Samsung Galaxy S25 It arrives with a bang, improving in some aspects compared to its predecessor. Its launch price is 909 eurosand where it stands out the most is in:

• A new processor. The change between the Exynos 2400 and the Snapdragon 8 Elite is very big. Artificial Intelligence is one of the culprits of making this leap, so in general terms we can talk about a mobile phone with better performance and greater efficiency.
• Artificial intelligence. It is evident that when we find ourselves with a more powerful mobile phone, the AI ​​functions will have better performance on the Galaxy S25. Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, so it is something that we must evaluate when choosing one model or another.

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