Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra comparison
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| Released at Feb, 2023 | Released at Jan, 2024 |
Pros
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
- More performance in the GeekBench test
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra. The key differences between them: 8 / 12GB vs 12GB RAM and 234g vs 232g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
78.1 mm (3.07″)
163.4 mm (6.43″)
79 mm (3.11″)
162.3 mm (6.39″)
8.9 mm
8.6 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 13 | Android 14 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 5.1 | One UI 6.1 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78.1 x 163.4 x 8.9mm | 79 x 162.3 x 8.6mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 234g | 232g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Phantom Black / Green / Cream / Lavender / Graphite / Sky Blue / Lime / Red / BMW M Edition | Titanium Black / Titanium Gray / Titanium Violet / Titanium Yellow / Titanium Blue / Titanium Green / Titanium Orange | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8" | 6.8" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1440x3088 pixels | 1440x3120 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 500ppi | 505ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 200MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 10MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom / 10MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 200MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 10MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 50MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 12MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 12MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Adreno 740 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 / 12GB | 12GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 256 / 512GB | 256 / 512GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | a / b / g / n / ac / 6e / 7 | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.3 | 5.3 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000mAh | 5000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| - | |||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1241531 (v9) | 1453497 (v9) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 4927 (v5.1) | 7076 (v6) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The main differences are: 8 / 12GB vs 12GB RAM and 234g vs 232g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which is lighter, the Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Galaxy S24 Ultra is lighter: 232g vs 234g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Galaxy S24 Ultra?
The Galaxy S24 Ultra scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 1453497 (v9) vs 1241531 (v9).