Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
49.7Performance60.6
53.3Display63.5
47.3Camera66
47.9Battery65.8
78.7Features94.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2315 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 66.7 to 52.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+19) and battery (+18). 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
- 28% lower weight: 168 g vs 232 g
- 12% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.6 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,300
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 50
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 66 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.8 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3120 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 505 ppi+19% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits+49% |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | 88.5 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 1,800,000+20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 2,250+15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100 | 7,000+37% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP+400% |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 5 x+67% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+28% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 13 h+18% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+28% | 232 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+12% | 8.6 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
Related comparisons
Samsung Galaxy S23vs Nothing Phone (3a)VSSamsung Galaxy S23vs Redmi Note 13 Pro+VSSamsung Galaxy S23vs Google Pixel 8VSSamsung Galaxy S23vs Google Pixel 9aVSSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultravs Google Pixel 10 Pro XLVSSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultravs Xiaomi 14VSSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultravs OnePlus 13RVSSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultravs iPhone 16 Pro MaxVS