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Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24

What Galaxy S23 does better (1) and where Galaxy S24 wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy S23
Samsung · 2023Galaxy S23
8.5Score
1 advantage≈ $250
vs
Samsung Galaxy S24
Samsung · 2024Galaxy S24
8.7Score
10 advantages≈ $330
Higher score
7.8Display7.8
7.6Performance8.0
9.2Camera9.2
2.9Battery3.1
9.5Features9.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy S23Galaxy S24
70.9 × 146.37.670.6 × 1477.6
Galaxy S23Galaxy S24Difference
Height146.3 mm147 mm−0.7 mm
Width70.9 mm70.6 mm+0.3 mm
Thickness7.6 mm7.6 mm=
Weight168 g167 g+1 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy S23 better than Galaxy S24?

  1. Pixel density425 ppi vs 416 ppi+2%

Why is Galaxy S24 better than Galaxy S23?

  1. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  2. Major OS updates promised4 vs 7+75%
  3. Battery capacity3,900 mAh vs 4,000 mAh+3%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,950 vs 5,833+18%
  5. Peak brightness1,750 nits vs 2,600 nits+49%
  6. Active use (test)11.4 h vs 12.1 h+6%
  7. Measured brightness1,198 nits vs 1,401 nits+17%
  8. 3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,669 vs 4,183+14%
  9. Loudspeaker loudness-27 LUFS vs -25.2 LUFS+-7%
  10. Screen-to-body ratio86.8% vs 90.9%+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight168 g167 g
Thickness7.6 mm7.6 mm
Height146.3 mm147 mm
Width70.9 mm70.6 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
ColoursPhantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, LimeOnyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, Amber Yellow, Jade Green, Sandstone Orange, Sapphire Blue
Display
Screen size6.1″6.2″
PanelDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)—Yes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,340 px
Pixel density425 ppi416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,750 nits2,600 nits
Measured brightness1,198 nits1,401 nits
Screen-to-body ratio86.8%90.9%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 - USA/Canada/China
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.36 GHz3.39 GHz
GPUAdreno 740Adreno 750 - USA/Canada/China Xclipse 940 - International
AnTuTu score1,231,0751,218,977
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,9505,833
3DMark Wild Life Extreme3,6694,183
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.56"1/1.56"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3×3×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera12 MP12 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity3,900 mAh4,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Active use (test)11.4 h12.1 h
Wired charging25 W25 W
Charged in 30 min50%50%
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power15 W15 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra Wideband—Yes
Dual-band GPS—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness-27 LUFS-25.2 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
BarometerYesYes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
SAR (head)0.96 W/kg0.87 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 8.5One UI 9
Major OS updates promised47
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