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Galaxy S24 (Unlocked) vs Galaxy S25 (Unlocked): 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.

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Galaxy S24 (Unlocked)

Samsung · 2024

$799–$879

Overall 84/100

Official anchorFull Galaxy S24 (Unlocked) guide →
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Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)

Samsung · 2025

$799–$999

Overall 87/100

Official anchorFull Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) guide →

Quick verdicts (our rubric)

  • Best for camera

    Tie

  • Best for battery

    Tie

  • Best for performance

    Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)

  • Best value score

    Tie

  • Best overall rubric / for most people

    Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)

Which fits you?

Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.

Galaxy S24 (Unlocked)

82

Worth it

$799–$879

Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)

83

Worth it

$799–$999

→ Dead heat for these settings—either could work.

Full comparison

SpecGalaxy S24 (Unlocked)Galaxy S25 (Unlocked)
Price band (US MSRP)$799–$879$799–$999
Release year20242025
Camera9/109/10
Battery8/108/10
Performance9/1010/10
Display9/109/10
Value7/107/10
Overall score84/10087/100

Galaxy S24 (Unlocked) — pros

  • Balanced mix of performance and battery
  • Very capable camera system for most users
  • Good value compared with pricier flagships

Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — pros

  • Balanced mix of performance and battery
  • Very capable camera system for most users
  • Good value compared with pricier flagships

Galaxy S24 (Unlocked) — cons

  • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models

Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — cons

  • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models

Galaxy S24 (Unlocked) — best for

  • Power users
  • Photography
  • Everyday flagship buyers

Galaxy S25 (Unlocked) — best for

  • Power users
  • Photography
  • Everyday flagship buyers

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