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Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

Both phones share Samsung's $799.99 price point, but the Galaxy S24 delivers meaningful generational improvements that justify the upgrade. Display brightness jumps dramatically to 2600 nits versus S23's 1750, with LTPO technology for smarter refresh rate management. Battery capacity increases slightly from 3900 to 4000 mAh, paired with the more efficient Exynos 2400 chipset that outperforms the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy in sustained workloads. Video capabilities expand to 8K recording at 30fps. Storage flexibility improves with a 512GB option. The S24's Exynos processor offers better thermal management and efficiency, translating to cooler operation during intensive tasks. Camera systems remain virtually identical, though Android 14 with One UI 6.1 provides newer software features. For daily users seeking the latest flagship experience without premium pricing, the S24 presents superior value through its refined hardware and software ecosystem.

Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S23
$800
8.3/10
VS
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S24
$800
8.7/10
Winner

Full Specifications

SpecSamsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S24
SoftwareAndroid 13, One UI 5.1Android 14, One UI 6.1
Body
Weight168 g167 g
MaterialArmor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2
IP ratingIP68IP68
Dimensions146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm147.0 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm
Camera
Main camera50 MP, f/1.8, OIS50 MP, f/1.8, OIS
Front camera12 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Video4K@60fps8K@30fps, 4K@60fps
Telephoto10 MP 3x optical10 MP 3x optical
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage options128 GB, 256 GB128 GB, 256 GB, 512 GB
Battery
Capacity3900 mAh4000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired
Wireless charging15W15W
Display
Size6.1 inches6.2 inches
TypeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO
Resolution2340 x 10802340 x 1080
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Brightness (nits)17502600
Processor
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz)Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz + 2x2.9 GHz + 3x2.6 GHz + 4x1.95 GHz)
GPUAdreno 740Xclipse 940
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyExynos 2400
Connectivity
5G
NFC
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3

Category Scores

Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung Galaxy S24
Value
8.1
8.5
Camera
8.4
8.6
Battery
7.9
8.4
Display
8.2
9.1
Performance
8.5
8.8

Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy S23

Pros

  • Compact 6.1-inch size is rare in flagship phones
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship performance
  • Lightweight at 168 g for comfortable one-handed use
  • IP68 water and dust resistance
  • Four years of OS and five years of security updates

Cons

  • Small 3900 mAh battery limits all-day endurance
  • Slow 25W charging with no charger in box
  • Only 8 GB RAM
  • No 4K@60fps ultrawide video recording

Samsung Galaxy S24

Pros

  • Compact form factor with flagship features
  • Galaxy AI suite including live translate
  • Bright 2600-nit AMOLED display
  • Seven years of software updates
  • IP68 dust and water resistance

Cons

  • Only 8 GB RAM
  • Slow 25W charging
  • Wi-Fi 6E instead of Wi-Fi 7
  • Smaller battery than rivals

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