Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Both smartphones are Samsung’s top flagship smartphones with design, features, and 5G network. When it comes to design, both the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Galaxy S23 Ultra feature a premium feel with an amazing design. Both devices offer the same 6.8-inch display panel. The S24 Ultra has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X display, while the S23 Ultra has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel. However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra takes the lead in terms of brightness, with a peak brightness of 2500 nits, making it significantly brighter than the 1750 nits on the S23 Ultra. The S24 Ultra uses Gorilla Glass Armor, and the Gorilla Glass Victus 2 found in the S23 Ultra, offers better drop protection and scratch resistance.
Both phones offer IP68 water and dust resistance, which means they can withstand submersion in water up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes. In terms of performance, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset, which is better power, and AI capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in the Galaxy S23 Ultra. The Galaxy S24 Ultra offers configurations of 12GB or 16GB of RAM, whereas the Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in 8GB or 12GB RAM variants. In terms of storage, both devices are available in 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB configurations, utilizing UFS 4.0 storage.
The camera systems on both phones are highly advanced, but Samsung has fine-tuned the Galaxy S24 Ultra’s camera software and AI processing for better results. Both phones feature a 200 MP main camera, while the difference is the S24 Ultra has a 50MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom, while the S23 Ultra has a 10MP periscope telephoto with 10x zoom ability. One of the improvements in the Galaxy S24 Ultra is in its AI-enhanced camera processing, especially for night mode, ensuring better low-light photography compared to the S23 Ultra. Video capabilities on both devices are similar, with both offering 8K video recording at 30fps. Both devices have the same battery and charging support.
The Galaxy S24 Ultra runs Android 14 with One UI 6.1.1, while the S23 Ultra launched with Android 13 and One UI 6.1.1. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Galaxy S24 Ultra share many similarities in terms of design, camera hardware, and battery life, the Galaxy S24 Ultra stands out with its brighter display, AI-powered features camera, and faster processor. So choose the phone required to your choice and budget.
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Compare Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Specifications | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | Same |
| Announced | January 2024 | February 2023 |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Same |
| Dimensions | 6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 inches | 6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 inches |
| Weight | 232-233 g | 234 g |
| Size | 6.8 inches | Same |
| Display | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+ 2600 nits brightness 19.5:9 ratio ~505 PPI density Always-on display | Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz HDR10+ 1200-1750 nits brightness 19.3:9 ratio ~500 PPI density Always-on display |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Armor IP68 dust/water resistant Stylus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 IP68 dust/water resistant Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance Stylus |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 pixels | 1440 x 3088 pixels |
| OS | Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1 |
| Chipset | 4nm – Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | 4nm – Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 8-core 1×3.39GHz Cortex-X4 3×3.1GHz Cortex-A720 2×2.9GHz Cortex-A720 2×2.2GHz Cortex-A520 | Octa-core 1×3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 2×2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 3×2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | Adreno 740 |
| Card slot | No | Same |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB, 12GB |
| Internal | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB UFS 4.0 | Same |
| Camera | 200 MP, (wide), multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP (120˚ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Max – 8K@24/30fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 200 MP (wide), multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 10 MP (periscope telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 12 MP (120˚ultrawide), dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama Max – 8K@24/30fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Selfie | 12 MP (wide), dual pixel PDAF HDR, HDR10+ Max – 4K@30/60fps | Same |
| Loudspeaker | Yes (stereo speakers) | Same |
| 3.5mm jack | No 32-bit/384kHz audio Tuned by AKG | Same |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, 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 | Same |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS | Same |
| NFC | Yes | Same |
| Infrared port | No | Same |
| Radio | No | Same |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Sensors | Under display fingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Circle to Search | Same |
| Battery | Li-Ion 5000 mAh 45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA) 4.5W reverse wireless | Same |
| Colors | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition |
| Expected Price | $832 (Rs 99,999 in India) approx | $643 (Rs 75,999 in India) approx |
