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Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S25
Same question, two phones: which costs less over a 24-month contract, which is cheaper to buy outright, and what you actually get for the difference.
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Which is cheaper over 24 months?
Galaxy S25 — its best deal costs £581.80 including April rises, £62.16 less than the Galaxy S24.
Which has the bigger screen and battery?
Screen: Galaxy S24 6.2″, Galaxy S25 6.2″. Battery: Galaxy S24 4,000 mAh, Galaxy S25 4,000 mAh.
Is it cheaper to buy either one outright?
Galaxy S24: £643 SIM-free plus SIM only. Galaxy S25: £743. Compare with the contract totals above.
Galaxy S24£643.96
Galaxy S25£581.80True total of the cheapest deal, April rises included
Live from retailers, rises estimated for a contract starting this month.
The Galaxy S25 is the cheaper of the two today: its best contract costs £581.80 over 24 months with April rises, against £643.96 for the Galaxy S24 — a gap of £62.16, or about £2.59 a month.
Prices checked 29 October 2026 · How we compare
Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S25, side by side
| Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 | |
|---|---|---|
| True total (24 months) | £643.96 | £581.80 |
| Cheapest network | iD Mobile | Talkmobile |
| Upfront on that deal | £49 | £295 |
| Monthly on that deal | £22.99 | £11.95 |
| Lowest monthly anywhere | £17 | £11.95 |
| SIM-free price from | £499 | £599 |
| SIM-free + SIM only, 24 months | £643 | £743 |
| Contract deals tracked | 44 | 957 |
| Screen | 6.2 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB |
| Weight | 167 g | 162 g |
| Released | January 2024 | January 2025 |
| Colours on sale | 4 | 3 |
Highlighted = better on that line. Prices live from retailers; specifications from our data partner’s catalogue.
Network by network
If you already know which network you want, here is the cheapest deal for each phone on it, April rises included.
| Network | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| iD Mobile | £643.96 | £661.96 | £18 |
| Vodafone | £749 | £731 | £18 |
Our verdict
On price, the Galaxy S25 wins: £62.16 less over two years once each network’s April rises are counted. That is £2.59 a month — enough to matter unless the Galaxy S24 does something you need.
On the spec sheet, the Galaxy S25 is the newer phone (January 2025).
Buying outright: Galaxy S24 SIM-free plus SIM only costs £643, less than its cheapest contract; the Galaxy S25 costs £743, more than its contract.
Pick the Galaxy S24 if…
- You want to pay less on the day — from £0 upfront vs £39
- You prefer Samsung or the Galaxy S24’s design
Pick the Galaxy S25 if…
- You want the lowest monthly price — from £11.95 a month vs £17
- You want the lower total — £62.16 less over 24 months
- You prefer a lighter phone
- You want the newer model with longer support ahead
FAQ
Galaxy S24 vs Galaxy S25 questions
Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S24 or the Galaxy S25?
The Galaxy S25. Its cheapest contract costs £581.80 over 24 months including April rises, £62.16 less than the Galaxy S24 (£643.96).
What is the cheapest network for each?
For the Galaxy S24 it is iD Mobile (£49 upfront, £22.99 a month); for the Galaxy S25 it is Talkmobile (£295 upfront, £11.95 a month).
Is the Galaxy S24 bigger than the Galaxy S25?
The Galaxy S24 has a 6.2-inch screen and the Galaxy S25 a 6.2-inch screen; they weigh 167 g and 162 g.
How much are they to buy outright?
SIM-free, the Galaxy S24 starts at £499 and the Galaxy S25 at £599, from retailers we track.