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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
62.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S24+

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy S24+

$1,000

62.7Inno Score
53.4Performance60.1
59.7Display66.7
69.9Camera47.3
62.8Battery62.3
78.7Features94.7
4 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 62.4 against 62.7 for Samsung Galaxy S24+. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Samsung Galaxy S24+ edges ahead in features and display, or by price.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

  • Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
  • 233% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 3 x

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+

  • Stronger performance score: 60 vs 53
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 60
  • 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
  • Lower launch price: $1,000 vs $1,200

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24+
Screen size6.8 ″+1%6.7 ″
Panel typeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution1440x30881440x3120
Pixel density501 ppi513 ppi+2%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,750 nits2,600 nits+49%
Screen-to-body89.9 %91.6 %+2%

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 101,550,0001,750,000+13%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,0002,250+13%
Geekbench 6 (multi)5,4006,900+28%
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 4.0UFS 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+2%4,900 mAh
Wired charging45 W45 W
Wireless charging15 W15 W
Active use endurance12 h12 h

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S24+
SpecSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24+
Weight234 g196 g+16%
Thickness8.9 mm7.7 mm+13%
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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