Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus, 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 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Rs. 184,257 | Rs. 189,900 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 45W |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | — |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 196 g | 196 g |
| Released | Feb 2023 | Jan 2024 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is ahead on our rating, battery, screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is the cheaper option.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak) | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~91.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~390 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~513 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 (One UI 9) | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, One UI 6.1 (up to 7 major OS updates) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy (4 nm) - North America, Exynos 2400 (4 nm) - International |
| 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-A720 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520) - Snapdragon, Deca-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X4 & 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520) - Exynos |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 - Snapdragon, Xclipse 940 - Exynos |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 256GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| RAM | — | 12GB |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 24mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 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@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 4900 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min advertised), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm (6.24 x 2.99 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 196 g | 196 g or 197 g (6.91 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame (Armor Aluminum) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual physical SIM (Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM) on select models. Can use one physical SIM + one eSIM. | — |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 1, 2023 | January 17, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, February 17 | Available. Released January 31, 2024. |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus — 4,700 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus versus 4,900 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus or Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus — Feb 2023 for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus versus Jan 2024 for the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 8/10 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 9/10.