Samsung Galaxy S23+ vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
The Verdict
Samsung's S24 Ultra commands a $300 premium over the S23+ with meaningful upgrades justifying the cost. Display quality separates these phones significantly: the S24 Ultra's 3120x1440 resolution and 2600 nits brightness substantially exceed the S23+'s 2340x1080 and 1750 nits, delivering noticeably sharper text and superior outdoor visibility. Camera systems differ dramatically, with the Ultra's 200 MP main sensor and dual periscope telephoto setup outclassing the S23+'s 50 MP with single 3x zoom. Processing power favors the newer model via Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Ultra's 12 GB RAM and 1 TB option provide more flexibility than the S23+'s 8 GB. Battery capacity edges higher at 5000 mAh versus 4700 mAh, though both charge identically at 45W. Build materials lean premium on the Ultra with titanium versus aluminum. For photography enthusiasts and power users, the S24 Ultra's camera prowess and sharper display justify the investment. Budget-conscious users find the S23+ still delivers excellent performance and flagship features at a more accessible price point.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23+ if…
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- →Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- →4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra if…
- →Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- →Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- →Built-in S Pen for productivity
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Pros
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy delivers top-tier performance
- Bright 1750-nit display is excellent in direct sunlight
- 4700 mAh battery provides strong all-day endurance
- Four years of OS updates and five years of security patches
- Versatile triple camera with 3x optical zoom
Cons
- Only 8 GB RAM at the $999 price point
- FHD+ resolution instead of QHD+ on the 6.6-inch display
- 45W charging is slower than Chinese competitors
- No expandable storage or microSD slot
- Design is very similar to S22+ with minimal visual changes
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Pros
- Flat titanium design with anti-reflective Gorilla Glass Armor
- Outstanding 200 MP camera with dual telephoto
- Built-in S Pen for productivity
- Bright 2600-nit display readable in sunlight
- Seven years of OS and security updates
Cons
- Very heavy at 232 g
- Expensive starting price
- Charging speed unchanged at 45W
- S Pen lost Bluetooth air actions
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23+ | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 195 g | 232 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Titanium frame, Gorilla Glass Armor |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm | 162.3 x 79.0 x 8.6 mm |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps, 4K@120fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP, f/2.4, 3x optical zoom, OIS | 50 MP 5x periscope + 10 MP 3x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 45W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W, Wireless PowerShare | 15W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 3120 x 1440 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1750 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz + 5x3.1 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
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