Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" (2340x1080) AMOLED
  • 8GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 50-MP, f/1.8, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 166
  • 3900 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S23 Price
$799. Search
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
  • 6.8" (3120x1440) AMOLED
  • 8GB/12GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC     256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 200-MP, f/1.7, OIS 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 195
  • 5000 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S24 Ultra Price
$1299. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
ProductGalaxy S23 (Launched 2023-02-01)Galaxy S24 Ultra (Launched 2024-01-17)
Display6.1" 2340x1080 AMOLED 6.8" 3120x1440 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 23mm 50-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 23mm 200-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 115mm 50-MP f/3.4 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 12-MP f/2.2
  • 12-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
Battery3900 mAh, Wireless Charging5000 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 168g (5.9oz), 70.9x146.3x7.6 mm (2.79 x 5.76 x 0.30 inches)IP68, 233g (8.2oz), 79x162.3x8.6 mm (3.11 x 6.39 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$799$1299
Price at Launch$799$1299
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Display
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
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Diagonal (inches)6.1"6.8"
Display/Body Ratio88.1%88.5%
Resolution2340x10803120x1440
Sharpness (PPI)422 PPI505 PPI
Brightness (specs)2600 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)30 bit (1,073,741,824 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
Megapixel50-MP200-MP
Aperturef/1.8f/1.7
Focal Length (35mm) 23mm23mm
Sensor SizeLargeEnormous
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
  • Nona Bayer
  • OIS
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
Megapixel10-MP10-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 69mm69mm
Sensor SizeVery smallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S24 Ultra
Megapixel50-MP
Aperturef/3.4
Focal Length (35mm) 115mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm13mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)3900 mAh5000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.36 GHz3.4 GHz
RAM Options8GB8GB/12GB
Internal Storage Options128GB/256GB/512GB256GB/512GB/1024GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 13Android 14
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 81, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G SA
  • 5G NSA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
NameSIM0
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S23Galaxy S24 Ultra
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs. Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max125013751500162517501875200021252250237525002625275028753000

Geekbench 6 Multi

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max35003750400042504500475050005250550057506000625065006750700072507500

Geekbench 5 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 14Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max10001125125013751500162517501875200021252250

Geekbench 5 Multi

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraApple iPhone 14Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750600062506500

benchmark_3dmark_wildlife_extreme_Ünum

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra02505007501000125015001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

GFXBench Aztec Ruins Vulkan (High Tier) Offscreen

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra12.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.5

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 14Google Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra125137.5150162.5175187.5200212.5225237.5250262.5275

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Motorola DROID UltraApple iPhone 14Samsung Galaxy S23Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23+Samsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy A54 5GSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 Pro175020002250250027503000325035003750400042504500475050005250