Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S24 vs Samsung Galaxy S25
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S24 and Samsung Galaxy S25: 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 is the choice for maximum performance and connectivity: its 3,135,223 AnTuTu points and Bluetooth 5.4 separate it from the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S24. The Galaxy S23 keeps a clear advantage for slow motion, while the Galaxy S24 is the buy only if it costs less.
The S25 reaches 3,175 in Geekbench 6 Single-Core, versus 1,843 for the S23 and 2,193 for the S24, while its 10,050 Multi-Core points top the rivals’ 4,854 and 6,920. It is also the thinnest at 7.2 mm against 7.6 mm; the S24 shares its 2,600 nits and 12 GB of RAM, while the S23 has 1,750 nits and 8 GB.
The Galaxy S23 leads slow motion at 960 fps, while the S24 and S25 offer 240 fps. For battery, the S24 has an A efficiency rating and 41 h per cycle against the S25’s B rating and 37 h, although both share 25 W fast charging and 15 W wireless charging. The S25 adds Wi‑Fi 7 and weighs 162 g, versus 168 g for the S23 and 167 g for the S24.
Samsung Galaxy S23
The Samsung Galaxy S25 is better for performance and connectivity: it reaches 3,135,223 AnTuTu points and offers Bluetooth 5.4.
Samsung Galaxy S25
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is the better buy for slow-motion fans: it records at 960 fps, versus 240 fps on the Galaxy S24 and Galaxy S25.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S25, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.8 | 8.9 | 9.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.8 | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Camera | 8.3 | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.4 | 8.4 | 8.8 |
| Battery & charging | 6.3 | 5.8 | 6.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S24, if you care about…
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- A
- against B
- Battery Endurance
- 41 h
- against 37 h
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 5,000,000 :1
- against 3,000,000 :1
Samsung Galaxy S25, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,135,223
- against 1,752,375 · 1,935,000
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.3
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 7.6 mm · 7.6 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,175
- against 1,843 · 2,193
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1,752,375 | 1,935,000 | 3,135,223 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,843 | 2,193 | 3,175 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,854 | 6,920 | 10,050 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core Snapdragon configuration or deca-core Exynos configuration, 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 | DDR5 | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 4,183 | 6,755 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Black, Grey, Purple, Yellow, Green, Orange, Cyan, Blue | Black, Blue, Green, Silver, Gold, Pink, Red, Coral, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.6 mm | 7.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 70.9 mm | 70.6 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Body Height | 146.3 mm | 147 mm | 146.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 167 g | 162 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.8 % | 90.9 % | 91.1 % 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 | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 4,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 41 h Best value | 37 h |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W | 15 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.1″ | 6.2″ Best value | 6.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 425 ppi Best value | 416 ppi | 416 ppi |
| 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 | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Hole-Punch Notch, Frameless, DCI-P3 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 14 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 14 | 15 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Nano-SIM + eSIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM, Dual eSIM |
| 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, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 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 |
| 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 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, 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 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), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host, USB Host 3.2, DisplayPort output, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.23 W/kg | 1.13 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.88 W/kg Best value | 1.1 W/kg | 0.92 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.96 W/kg | 0.87 W/kg Best value | 1.29 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg Best value | 1.35 W/kg | 1.36 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 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, HID, EDR | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 909 € | 909 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS | SM-S921B, SM-S921B/DS, SM-S921U, SM-S921U1, SM-S921W, SM-S921N, SM-S9210, SM-S921E, SM-S921E/DS | SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931U, SM-S931U1, SM-S931W, SM-S931N, SM-S9310, SM-S931E, SM-S931E/DS |
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