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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 could soon launch its new Fan Edition smartphone. Ahead of the launch, the official unboxing video of the Galaxy S24 FE leaked, revealing the phone’s design, colors, specifications, and key features.
Leaker EvanBlass posted an official Galaxy S24 FE unboxing video. Samsung is expected to launch the smartphone on September 26. The leaked video will be published by Samsung following the phone’s official announcement.
In-box stuff includes an S24 FE handset, a USB Type-C to Type-C cable, a SIM tray ejector pin, and a user manual. The video showcases the smartphone in all of its upcoming color variants alongside some Samsung.com exclusive shades.
The Galaxy S24 FE will have a 4700mAh battery, up from the 4500mAh of the S23 FE. The display is also 6.7-inch, a 3-inch increase over the previous FEs. The upgraded panel will support ProVisual Engine and extra brightness up to 1900nits.
The device features a 50MP primary, a 12MP ultrawide, an 8MP telephoto, and a 10MP selfie camera. Galaxy AI could introduce new camera features such as AI Zoom so the handset could deliver enriched zoom shots.
Samsung has reportedly increased the pricing by $50 in key markets. This is due to upgrades made across aspects including display, processor, and battery. The phone could start at $649 in the US and the 256GB model could have a price tag of $709.
Additional features include an in-display fingerprint reader, stereo speakers, up to 7 years of Android updates, Galaxy AI suite, an IP68 rating, support for 25W wired, 15W wireless charging, and 4.5W reverse wireless charging.
Samsung could launch the Galaxy S25 series in early 2025. Meanwhile, work on future products is already underway as a routine process. Apple could debut its 2nm processor in the 2026 iPhone to rival Samsung’s Galaxy S26 series.
Ming-Chi Kuo revealed Apple’s tentative chipset strategy for future chips. The analyst claimed that the iPhone 17’s SoC will be produced on a 3nm TSMC N3P process. The company would debut an advanced 2nm chip with Pro models.
It is expected that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 will be made using 2nm process technology. Previously, Qualcomm approached Samsung Foundry on a 2nm production deal. However, TSMC will remain the primary producer of 2025 Snapdragon.
Samsung’s 2026 flagships will certainly use Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 chipset. This means the advanced semiconductor process product will first come to Android before Apple. The iPhone 18 Pro/Pro Max could arrive in late 2026 with 2nm silicon.
The processors for 2025 iPhone 17 models will be made by TSMC's N3P process/3-nanometer technology. The processor for 2026 iPhone 18 models is anticipated to use TSMC's 2-nanometer technology. However, due to cost concerns, not all new iPhone 18 models may be equipped with a…
— 郭明錤 (Ming-Chi Kuo) (@mingchikuo) September 19, 2024
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is manufactured using a second-gen 4nm process. Qualcomm stuck with 4nm despite Apple’s decision to opt for 3nm last year. This year’s Snapdragon will be the first Android chip to be made using a 3nm processor.
Rumors floated so far suggest that the 2026 Snapdragon could be based on a 2nm process node. The chip will be smaller than the upcoming Snapdragon, offering enhanced power efficiency and performance wonders.
Galaxy S25 x Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Samsung’s upcoming flagships will be powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. This processor will introduce Qualcomm’s Oryon CPU and newer GPU. It’s the biggest opportunity for Android vendors to beat Apple’s lead in chip performance.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus could look the same as S24 Plus from the front. The company has reportedly reduced side bezels on the vanilla and Ultra variants. Meanwhile, the lineup’s middle child could introduce no bezel refinements.
The Galaxy S25 Plus could have wider bezels than S25 and S25 Ultra. Tipster IceUniverse claims that the move is aligned with differentiating the Plus from Ultra. It’s also said that the recently leaked renders have frame appearance errors.
The S25 Ultra is said to be slightly thicker and more squarish than the S25 Plus. This is highly due to identical display size with a difference of only 0.1mm. The backplate will have notable differences due to distinct cameras and sensors.
Samsung’s next-gen flagships will likely debut in January next year. Details about the upcoming phones are floating heavily, fading the One UI 7 trend. However, things may change with time as early rumors couldn’t be considered final specs.
A bad news,S25+ will be the widest bezel among the three models, which is almost the same as S24+.
It may be that Samsung did this on purpose to make way for S25 Ultra.
Among the three models, the narrowest bezel is S25 Ultra. pic.twitter.com/CaEPyeooAC— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) September 17, 2024
I have a more accurate CAD than onleaks, which contains lines that were missing before, so I know this.
— ICE UNIVERSE (@UniverseIce) September 18, 2024
The Galaxy S25 Plus could be equipped with a 4900mAh battery. Similar to the S24 Plus, it would support 45W fast charging technology. Yet, you can expect even longer battery performance due to the enhanced application processor.
Samsung will either use Exynos 2500 or Snapdragon 8 Gen 4. Both chipsets will be developed using the next-generation 3nm chipset. Improved display technology may further push the power efficiency, offering even more juice to run.