Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 6.8" (3080x1440) AMOLED
  • 8GB/12GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC     256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 200-MP, f/1.7, OIS 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 201
  • 5000 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Galaxy S23 Ultra Price
$1049. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
ProductGalaxy S24 Ultra (Launched 2024-01-17)Galaxy S23 Ultra (Launched 2023-02-01)
Display6.8" 3120x1440 AMOLED 6.8" 3080x1440 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 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
  • 23mm 200-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2 +OIS
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 230mm 10-MP f/4.9 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 12-MP f/2.2
  • 26mm 12-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
Battery5000 mAh, Wireless Charging5000 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 233g (8.2oz), 79x162.3x8.6 mm (3.11 x 6.39 x 0.34 inches)IP68, 233g (8.2oz), 78.1x163.4x8.9 mm (3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches)
Price (Market)$1299$1049
Price at Launch$1299$1199
Price FR Launch€1419
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Display
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum1120
Diagonal (inches)6.8"6.8"
Display/Body Ratio88.5%89.7%
Resolution3120x14403080x1440
Sharpness (PPI)505 PPI500 PPI
Brightness (specs)2600 NITs1750 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
Color Depth30 bit (1,073,741,824 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Megapixel200-MP200-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.7
Focal Length (35mm) 23mm23mm
Sensor SizeEnormousEnormous
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • Nona Bayer
  • OIS
  • OIS
  • Nona Bayer
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Megapixel10-MP10-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 69mm69mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Megapixel50-MP10-MP
Aperturef/3.4f/4.9
Focal Length (35mm) 115mm230mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm13mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)5000 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 S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 3Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.4 GHz3.36 GHz
RAM Options8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Internal Storage Options256GB/512GB/1024GB256GB/512GB/1024GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 14Android 13
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
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
  • 5G SA
  • 5G NSA
  • 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 S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Sim Card 1
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
NameSIM0
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S24 UltraGalaxy S23 Ultra
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
  • Loudspeaker
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 S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 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
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max750100012501500175020002250

Geekbench 5 Multi

Higher is better
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra2750300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750600062506500

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 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraApple 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
Galaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra75100125150175200225250275

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy Note 20Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)Google Pixel 8 Pro35003750400042504500475050005250

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 8 ProGalaxy S21 Ultra (SD888)Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra65707580859095100105110115