Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24+
49.7Performance60.1
53.3Display66.7
47.3Camera47.3
47.9Battery62.3
78.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2312 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24+
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins this phone face-off, 62.7 to 52.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+16) and battery (+14). Samsung Galaxy S23 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23
- 14% lower weight: 168 g vs 196 g
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,000
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Stronger performance score: 60 vs 50
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 53
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.7 ″+10% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 513 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits+49% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | 91.6 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 1,750,000+17% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 2,250+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100 | 6,900+35% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,900 mAh+26% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+14% | 196 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+1% | 7.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24+ |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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