Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,299 | $899 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.8 in | 6.8 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 234 g | 232 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is ahead on weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1750 nits (peak) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches, 113.3 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Features | Always-on display, adaptive refresh rate (1Hz-120Hz) | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 (upgradable to newer Android versions) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable to Android 15, One UI 7, with 7 years of OS updates) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A78 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Type | UFS 4.0 | — |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 4.0 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Quad | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3" sensor, 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 5x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 3x optical zoom, PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" sensor, 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Expert RAW | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired (1-65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 234 g | 232 g (8.18 oz) or 233 g (8.22 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) | — |
| Other | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins), Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Stylus | — | S Pen, 2.8ms latency |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 1, 2023 | January 17, 2024 |
| Status | Available | Available. Released January 31, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — 234 g for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus 232 g for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra — Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 9/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra 9/10.