The launch of Samsung's Galaxy S25 range means the slightly older S24 mobile has plummeted in price - we found a way to get it for less than £200

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is out alongside the rest of the Galaxy S25 lineup, but Samsung is still selling the Galaxy S24 Ultra directly for full price – what’s going on?

Samsung’s Galaxy S-series is in its software era. Maybe the whole smartphone industry is, too, save for a few phones with hinges (Samsung’s included). But overall, we have exited the hardware-driven innovation cycle and are firmly in the midst of a software-based one.

Samsung announced a new ‘Plus’ smartphone in January, as part of its Galaxy S25 series. In this article, we’ll be comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25+ vs Samsung Galaxy S24+. The current-gen ‘Plus’ Galaxy S25 model goes against its predecessor.

The new Galaxy S25 Ultra is undoubtedly a wonderful phone with some truly ultra specs. But in 2025, a lot of phones have ultra features and cost a lot less than $1,300.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra; Size: 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2mm (6.41 x 3.05 x 0.33) 157.7 x 78 x 8.9 mm (3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches) Weight: 218 grams (7.69 ounces)