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Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. S26: Is the two-year upgrade worth it? I weighed the differences

Samsung Galaxy S24 vs. S26: Is the two-year upgrade worth it? I weighed the differences

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Prakhar Khanna/Kerry Wan/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Anytime a new phone comes out, it can be hard to tell if it’s actually worth upgrading, especially when it comes to navigating all the new features. With Samsung having launched the Galaxy S26 series, and you begin to see more and more units stocked in carrier stores everywhere, you may be wondering if it’s worth the upgrade. Also: Your Samsung phone is getting AirDrop-style sharing with iPhone – these models first Even if you have a two-year-old Samsung Galaxy S24, you may be considering how feasible it is to upgrade to the just-released S26. You may think the S26 upgrade is worth it for photography or battery life, but you’d be surprised how similar the two phones are.  I’ll break down how the Samsung Galaxy S26 compares to the S24 below to help you narrow down your pros and cons list. You should buy the Samsung Galaxy S26 if… Prakhar Khanna/ZDNET 1. You want the best performance and AI features The Snapdragon processor …

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. S24 Ultra: Should you upgrade to the latest model after 2 years?

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs. S24 Ultra: Should you upgrade to the latest model after 2 years?

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ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. Samsung’s latest premium smartphone, the Galaxy S26 Ultra, may have a lot in common with its predecessor, but how does it compare to a two-generation-old device — especially when it has the same camera megapixels and battery capacity?  Also: Samsung Unpacked 2026 recap: Updates on Galaxy S26 Ultra, Privacy Display, preorder deals If you have a Galaxy S24 Ultra and are wondering how the new Galaxy S26 Ultra compares, there are some major differences worth noting. Unsurprisingly, the new Samsung phone isn’t any cheaper — but it brings a few quality-of-life upgrades that could be worth it for many users. Let’s take a look.  Specifications Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Display 6.9″ AMOLED with 120Hz and Privacy Display 6.8″ QHD AMOLED 120Hz Weight 214 grams 232 grams Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 3 for Galaxy Dimensions 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9mm 79 x 162.3 x 8.6mm Storage 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Battery 5,000mah with …

Want a Galaxy S25 Ultra for Cheap? Buy a Galaxy S24 Ultra Instead

Want a Galaxy S25 Ultra for Cheap? Buy a Galaxy S24 Ultra Instead

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You don’t need to buy the latest Galaxy Ultra phone, plus you can save money. I’ll explain. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has some of the best specs of any smartphone today, but it also comes with a huge $1,300 price tag. The 2024 model, the Galaxy S24 Ultra, also has excellent specs, and even though it’s only one generation old, you can pick it up new for $950 or used for $544. That’s less than half the price of the current model on the used market. Seriously.  Sure, if you’re trying to sell your S24 series phone, that amount of depreciation really sucks. But if you’re looking to upgrade from an older phone, then you’ve got yourself a bargain on a high-end device.  So what difference does one generation make? Can a 2-year-old model still perform like the current flagship? Let’s put these phones side by side and see what we get.  Which one’s which? It’s difficult to tell. Andrew Lanxon/CNET On paper, the specs are very similar. They both have massive displays with …