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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
62.4Inno Score
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24
57.8Inno Score
53.4Performance56.8
59.7Display60.7
69.9Camera47.3
62.8Battery48.4
78.7Features94.7
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 57.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and battery (+14). Samsung Galaxy S24 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 233% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 3 x
  • 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24

  • Stronger performance score: 57 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 49% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,750 nits
  • 29% lower weight: 167 g vs 234 g
  • Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,200

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24
Screen size6.8 ″+10%6.2 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1440x30881080x2340
Pixel density501 ppi+20%416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,750 nits2,600 nits+49%
Screen-to-body89.9 %90.5 %+1%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxySnapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
AnTuTu 101,550,0001,700,000+10%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,0002,200+10%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,4006,750+25%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 3.1/4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24
Main camera200 MP+300%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto10 MP10 MP
Optical zoom10 x+233%3 x
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera12 MP12 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24
Capacity5,000 mAh+25%4,000 mAh
Wired charging45 W+80%25 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance12 h+9%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24
Weight234 g167 g+29%
Thickness8.9 mm7.6 mm+15%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialArmor AluminumArmor Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24
OS at launchAndroid 13 (One UI 5.1)Android 14 (One UI 6.1)
OS update pledge4 years7 years+75%

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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