Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 and the Samsung Galaxy S24, 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 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $253 | $414 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,900 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 25W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.2 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 168 g | 168 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S24 is ahead on battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S24 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S23 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, HDR10+, 120Hz, 1750 nits (peak) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+) | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16 with One UI 8.5 | Android 14, One UI 6.1 (upgradable) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (North America, East Asia) or Exynos 2400 (International) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | Snapdragon: 1x 3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x 3.15 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x 2.96 GHz Cortex-A520 & 2x 2.27 GHz Cortex-A520 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 (Snapdragon) |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 (128GB model), UFS 4.0 (256GB, 512GB models) | — |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), Super Steady video | 50 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | 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, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable |
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | — |
| Charging | 25W wired (PD3.0, 50% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 25W wired (50% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm | 70.6 x 147 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 168 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| SIM | Dual Nano SIM; eSIM | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP68 rated (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 1, 2023 | January 17, 2024 |
| Released | February 17, 2023 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released January 31, 2024 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Samsung Galaxy S24 — 3,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 versus 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 or Samsung Galaxy S24?
Samsung Galaxy S24 — Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 versus Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 or the Samsung Galaxy S24 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 8/10.