Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is the choice for maximum performance and a more complete camera; the S24 Plus is the balanced alternative, while the S23 Plus only makes sense if it costs less.
The S25 Plus leads performance with an AnTuTu score of 3,135,223, versus 1,751,221 for the S23 Plus and 1,935,000 for the S24 Plus. It is also the lightest and thinnest: 190 g and 7.3 mm, compared with 196 g and 7.6 mm and 197 g and 7.7 mm. The S24 Plus and S25 Plus match on display specifications at 2600 nits, 1440 × 3120 px and 513 ppi, while the S23 Plus has 1750 nits, 1080 × 2340 px and 393 ppi.
The S25 Plus leads the camera comparison with a dual LED flash, while the other two use LED. The S24 Plus and S25 Plus share 4,900 mAh, against 4,700 mAh for the S23 Plus; all three offer 45 W fast charging, 15 W wireless charging and 43 h per cycle. The S23 Plus has the newer system version, Android 16, but trails in hardware with 8 GB of RAM versus 12 GB in both newer models.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is the better buy for performance and camera: it reaches 3,135,223 AnTuTu points and has a dual-LED flash.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus is the better buy only if it costs less: its 8GB of RAM trails the 12GB in the newer models.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera.
| Category | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.8 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.0 | 8.9 |
| Battery & charging | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, if you care about…
- OS Version
- 16
- against 14 · 15
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,135,223
- against 1,751,221 · 1,935,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.3
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 196 g · 197 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 7.6 mm · 7.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm | 3 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Xclipse 940 | Qualcomm Adreno 830 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz | 3.39 GHz | 4.47 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,751,221 | 1,935,000 | 3,135,223 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,857 | 2,192 | 2,721 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,917 | 7,003 | 9,435 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core or deca-core CPU configurations are listed depending on region. | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Deca-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,365 | 6,601 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey, Green, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue | Blue, Green, Black, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Cyan, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.7 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 75.9 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 157.8 mm | 158.5 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 197 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 91.6 % | 91.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 4,900 mAh Best value | 4,900 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | — | 43 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | — | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits Best value | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.7″ Best value | 6.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,120 px Best value | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 513 ppi Best value | 513 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | — | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 14 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Samsung DeX, UWB | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, Satellite Connectivity | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, USB Host, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.16 W/kg | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.04 W/kg | 0.84 W/kg | 0.81 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.77 W/kg | 0.74 W/kg Best value | 1.26 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | 1.25 W/kg Best value | 1.26 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 9,640 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 2,550 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, HID | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus | Galaxy S25 Plus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,159 € | 1,159 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS | SM-S926B, SM-S926B/DS, SM-S926U, SM-S926U1, SM-S926W, SM-S926N, SM-S9260, SM-S926E, SM-S926E/DS | SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936U, SM-S936U1, SM-S936W, SM-S936N, SM-S9360, SM-S936E, SM-S936E/DS |
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