The verdict
Your pick: itel S24, ahead on Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 4.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 5.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.3 |
Which one is for you?
itel S23, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 480 nits
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.3 mm
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,391
- against 1,262
itel S24, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 262,145
- against 132,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 425
- against 371
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MP1 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.6 GHz | 2 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 132,000 | 262,145 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 371 | 425 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,391 Best value | 1,262 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all clocked at 1.6 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | White, Blue, Black, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164 mm | 163.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 192 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic, Glass |
| Resistance Features | — | IP64 |
Battery
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
Display
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 500 nits Best value | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,612 px | 1,612 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 267 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Panda Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos Best value |
Technical
| Specification | S23 | S24 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | S665L, S665LN | S667LN |
