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The Ultimate Specs Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra Vs S23, S23 Plus and S23 Ultra
Samsung has recently dropped sequels to its amazing 2023 flagships. Many of our readers won’t be thinking of upgrading their S23 to the newer models. Meanwhile, it’s a no-brainer checking comparison of what Samsung changed in its new Galaxy S24, S24 Plus and S24 Ultra over their Galaxy S23 predecessors.
Galaxy AI is one of the biggest upgrades that Samsung brought to the new Galaxy S24 lineup. Thanks to the latest processors (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy and Exynos 2400), the new phones are equipped with On-device AI and generative AI capabilities.
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Coming to the hardware, the S24 series features next-gen OLED panels, bringing energy efficiency and brightness of up to 2600 nits. The brighter the panel, the more joyful content viewing experience will be offered, whether indoors, outdoors, or even in direct sunlight.
Despite bringing notable upgrades, Samsung managed to freeze the prices of its new flagships in many markets. If you’ve already reserved the latest Galaxy, you will be able to grab a free wearable & storage upgrade, early delivery, access to exclusive colors, and enhanced trade-in credit.
First check specs comparison of S24 series models, followed by S23 series.
Galaxy S24 vs S24 Plus vs S24 Ultra
| Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, resolution, refresh rate | 6.2″ FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120 Hz (1-120 Hz), HDR10+, Always On, Eye Comfort Shield, Vision Booster, 2340 x 1080 pixels | 6.7″ QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120 Hz (1-120 Hz), HDR10+, Always On, Eye Comfort Shield, Vision Booster, 3120 x 1440 pixels | 6.8″ QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display, 120 Hz (1-120 Hz), HDR10+, Always On, Eye Comfort Shield, Vision Booster, 3120 x 1440 pixels |
| Display pixel density | 418 ppi | 516 ppi | 505 ppi |
| Size (inches) | 2.78 x 5.79 x 0.3 in | 2.99 x 6.24 x 0.3 in | 3.11 x 6.39 x 0.34 in |
| Size (millimeters) | 70.6 x 147.0 x 7.6mm | 75.9 x 158.5 x 7.7mm | 79.0 x 162.3 x 8.6mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 167 g | 196 g | 232 g |
| Operating system | Android 14 | One UI 6.1 | Galaxy AI | Android 14 | One UI 6.1 | Galaxy AI | Android 14 | One UI 6.1 | Galaxy AI |
| Rear cameras | Wide-angle lens: 50 MP, F/1.8, dual pixel autofocus, OIS
Telephoto lens: 10 MP, F/2.4, 3x optical magnification, phase detection autofocus, OIS Ultra-wide-angle lens: 12 MP, F/2.2 , 120° field of view |
Wide-angle lens: 50 MP, F/1.8, dual pixel autofocus, OIS
Telephoto lens: 10 MP, F/2.4, 3x optical magnification, phase detection autofocus, OIS Ultra-wide-angle lens: 12 MP, F/2.2 , 120° field of view |
Wide angle lens: 200 MP, F/1.7, Super Quad Pixel autofocus, OIS, Super Clear Lens
Duo telephoto lens:
Ultra wide angle lens: 12 MP, F/2.2, dual pixel autofocus, 120° field of view |
| Front camera | 12 MP (F/2.2), dual pixel autofocus | 12 MP (F/2.2), dual pixel autofocus | 12 MP (F/2.2), dual pixel autofocus |
| Video capture | 8K | 8K | 8K |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Exynos 2400 |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
Exynos 2400 |
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM and storage options | 8GB RAM + 128GB
8GB RAM + 256GB |
12GB + 256GB
12GB + 512GB |
12GB + 256GB
12GB + 512GB 12GB + 1TB |
| Battery capacity and charging rate | 4,000 mAh (25W wired charging) | 4,900 mAh (45W wired charging) | 5,000 mAh (45W wired charging) |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Other features | 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 rating, wireless PowerShare to charge other devices | 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 rating, wireless PowerShare to charge other devices, UWB for finding other devices | 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 rating, wireless PowerShare to charge other devices, integrated S Pen, 100x Space Zoom, 3x/5x Optical (10x Optical-quality) Zoom, UWB for finding other devices |
| US price | $799.99 | $999.99 | $1,299.99 |
| Buying Guide | T-Mobile | Verizon | T-Mobile | Verizon | T-Mobile | Verizon |
Galaxy S23 vs S23 Plus vs S23 Ultra
| Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display size, resolution, refresh rate | 6.1-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 120Hz | 6.6-inch AMOLED; 2,340×1,080 pixels; 120Hz | 6.8-inch AMOLED; 3,088×1,440 pixels; 120Hz |
| Display pixel density | 425 ppi | 393 ppi | 500 ppi |
| Size (inches) | 2.79 x 5.76 x 0.3 in | 3 x 6.21 x 0.3 in | 3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 in |
| Size (millimeters) | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 76.2 x 157.7 x 7.6 mm | 78 x 163.3 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight (grams, ounces) | 168 g (5.93 oz) | 196 g (6.91 oz) | 234 g (8.25 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| Rear cameras | 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto) | 50-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide), 10-megapixel (telephoto) | 200-megapixel (wide), 12-megapixel (ultrawide) 10-megapixel (telephoto) 10-megapixel (telephoto) |
| Front camera | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel | 12-megapixel |
| Video capture | 8K | 8K | 8K |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM and storage options | 8GB RAM + 128GB; 8GB RAM + 256GB | 8GB + 256GB; 8GB + 512GB | 8GB + 256GB; 12GB + 256GB; 12GB + 512GB; 12GB + 1TB |
| Battery capacity and charging rate | 3,900 mAh (25W wired charging) | 4,700 mAh (45W wired charging) | 5,000 mAh (45W wired charging) |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
| Other features | 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 rating, wireless PowerShare to charge other devices | 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 rating, wireless PowerShare to charge other devices, UWB for finding other devices | 5G (mmw/Sub6), IP68 rating, wireless PowerShare to charge other devices, integrated S Pen, 100x Space Zoom, 10x Optical Zoom, UWB for finding other devices |
| US price | $800 (8GB/128GB) | $1,000 (8GB/256GB) | $1,200 (12GB/256GB) |
Further reading:
Samsung Introduces Galaxy S24 5G: The Next Chapter in Smartphone Evolution [Galaxy AI]
Samsung Unveils Galaxy S24 Plus 5G: Amplify Every Moment w/ Supercharged Smartphone [Galaxy AI]
Samsung Launches Galaxy S24 Ultra 5G: Pro Camera, Pro Performance, Pro Possibilities [Galaxy AI]
Samsung Galaxy S25 will launch in early 2025 with new specifications including an improved display, new display, optimized battery life, new software features, and more. This standard Galaxy S25 offers different capabilities including the following.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Specifications
Design | Frame - Aluminum Frame Front and Rear - Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 IP Rating - IP68 |
Dimensions | Height - 70.6mm Width - 147mm Depth - 7.6mm Weight - 168g (mmWave) / 167g (Sub6) |
Software | Android - 15 One UI - One UI 7 Future upgrades - 7 generations of OS upgrades and security updates |
Display | Size - 156.4mm (6.2" full rectangle) / 152.3mm (6.0" rounded corners) PPI - 418 PPI Resolution - 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) Panel - Dynamic AMOLED 2X Refresh rate - 1-120 Hz |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy (3nm) Qualcomm Oryon CPU Qualcomm Hexagon NPU Snapdragon X80 Modem-RF System Adreno GPU |
Memory | 8GB, 12GB RAM 128GB, 256GB, 512GB storage |
Rear Camera | Wide - 50 MP OIS F1.8, Adaptive Pixel, Optical Quality 2x Ultra Wide - 12 MP F2.2 Telephoto - 50 MP OIS F2.4 Flash - Yes Video - 8K at 30fps, 4k at 30/60fps Auto Focus, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), |
Front Camera | 12MP Front Camera (F2.2, FOV 80-degree) |
Network | 2G GSM - GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 3G - B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) 4G FDD LTE - B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B14(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B29(700), B30(2300), B66(AWS-3), B71(600) 4G TDD LTE - B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500), B48(3600) SIM Slot Type - SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM 5G FDD Sub6 - N1(2100), N7(2600), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N71(600) 5G TDD Sub6 - N257(28GHz), N258(26GHz), N260(39GHz), N261(28GHz) 5G TDD mmWave - N41(2500), N78(3500) |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi 7 USB - 3.2 Bluetooth - v6 Location Technology - GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo Wi-Fi Direct - Yes NFC - Yes PC Sync - Smart Switch USB Interface - Type-C |
Battery | 4000mAh (supports 25W charging) |
Audio | Supported Formats - MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
Video | Supported Formats - MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM Video Playback Resolution - up to UHD 8K at 60fps |
Colors | Moon Night Blue, Silver Shadow, Sparkling Blue, Sparkling Green, Coral Red, Pink Gold, Blue/Black |
Samsung Galaxy S25 CAD Render (Source – Androidheadlines)
Disclaimer: These Samsung Galaxy S25 specifications are gathered from leaks, rumors, and previous flagships. However, none of these cannot be confirmed as 100% accurate.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Price
Samsung Galaxy S25 5G should start at $800 in the United States. The price leaks and rumors aren’t out yet. However, the industry speculates a slight increase due to Qualcomm’s pricey 3nm Snapdragon 8 Elite processor.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Release Date
The Galaxy S25 series could be announced early next year. The company officially confirmed at its earnings call that the new Galaxy S will be released in the second half. You can expect the new flagships to be available by February 2025.
Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy leak reveals the nearly final design of Samsung’s next big flagship. After CAD renders, we now have a closer look at the refined new design of the Ultra flagship, which will give sleepless nights to Apple.
Onleaks posted a set of Galaxy S25 Ultra dummy models. The flagship can be seen with its refined design, which makes the corner slightly rounded. The Z Fold6-inspired camera rings also elevate the rear panel’s appearance, making it appealing.
There are three major changes in the body design of Samsung’s next Ultra flagship. The first is the frame, which is getting flatter like the iPhone. Second is rounded corners, that are not that rounded like S24/S25, and third is textured camera rings.
Notably, the dummy units don’t show a close look at the bezels. However, this aspect is expected to be improved over the previous generations. Minimal symmetrical bezels will present an appealing look on the phone’s front side.
The Galaxy S25 Ultra is slimmer than the Galaxy S24 Ultra. The S Pen compartment resists on the frame’s bottom, accompanied by the primary microphone, USB C-Type port, speaker grille, and SIM card tray.
The right side of the frame features volume adjustment buttons and a side key. The power button can be configured to trigger a digital assistant. The fingerprint scanner will be featured as an in-screen solution with faster and more reliable recognition.
Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S25 series in late January next year.
A new patent suggests Samsung working on next-gen camera tech that could save battery and crush lens process noise. The company has recently unveiled the All Lenses on Prism telephoto solution for thinner and sleeker zoom cameras.
Since smartphone camera modules get more advanced, a lot of processing power is required to finish the tasks. That said, Samsung is crafting even more advanced camera modules that save battery and reduce noise.
Enter Samsung’s new patent, which introduces a power-saving sub-processor. This clever little chip would handle all the extra camera tasks—like reducing noise from the OIS lens movements and managing the EIS algorithms.
It will reduce the burden of the main processor so it can focus on the actual photo-taking. At the time your device is in a sleep or power-saving state, the sub-processor keeps running quietly in the background, consuming minimal power.
If the technology is used, you will have less noise in camera operations, smoother performance, and better battery life. At the same time, you won’t lose your favorite camera features, but your smartphone will last longer between charges.
A look ahead
The development shows Samsung’s innovative approach. Other than upgrading camera sensors, the company is also working on improvements to the technology that works behind the scenes and makes a great impact on performance and efficiency.
Samsung often registers new patent applications to secure designs and innovations. However, it’s uncertain that a patented technology would surely be commercialized. Tech firms have thousands of approved patents that never get produced.