Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, ahead on Performance & hardware, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.2 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 7.7 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, if you care about…
- 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)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Peak Display Brightness
- 2,600 nits
- against 1,750 nits
- Body Thickness
- 8.6 mm
- against 8.9 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 2,267
- against 1,870
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 750 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz | 3.39 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,521,862 | 2,340,353 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,870 | 2,267 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,937 | 7,085 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | 8-core CPU: 1x3.39 GHz Cortex-X4, 3x3.1 GHz Cortex-A720, 2x2.9 GHz Cortex-A720 and 2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A520. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 3,790 | 4,983 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green, Lavender, Beige, Blue, Lime, Red | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Blue, Green, Orange, Gold, Cyan, Titanium |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.1 mm | 79 mm |
| Body Height | 163.4 mm | 162.3 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 233 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89.9 % Best value | 88.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Titanium Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ | 6.8″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,088 px | 3,120 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi | 505 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Stylus Support | Gorilla Armor, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Frameless, Anti-reflective coating, HDR10, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | — |
| OS Family | Android | — |
| OS Version | 16 | — |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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 B14, 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 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 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 |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | 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, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, HID, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM, USB Host 3.1 | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host, USB 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, UWB, Samsung DeX, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.12 W/kg Best value | 1.26 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.92 W/kg | 0.62 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg Best value | 1.06 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.4 W/kg | 1.3 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,459 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS |
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