The following tables compare the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G across general details, display, performance, camera, storage, and battery, helping you assess which specifications matter most for your daily smartphone use.
General
An overview of the model, manufacturer, SIM configuration, network support, dimensions, weight, and warranty details for both phones.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G |
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| Model | Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S24 Plus 5G |
| Manufacturer | Samsung | Samsung |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano + Nano) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| Network support | 5G, 4G | 5G, 4G |
| Dimensions and weight | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm, 233 grams | 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm, 196 grams |
| Warranty | Standard Samsung warranty | Standard Samsung warranty |
Display and design
A comparison of screen size, resolution, refresh rate, protection, and build details for both smartphones.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G |
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| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Curved Display) | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Screen size | 6.8-inch | 6.7-inch |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 px (QHD+) | 1440x3120 px (QHD+) |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Screen protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
Performance and software
Details on the chipset, processor cores, graphics, RAM, and operating system powering both devices.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2400 |
| Processor core | Octa core (3.36 GHz single core Cortex X3 + 2.8 GHz quad core Cortex A715 + 2 GHz tri core Cortex A510) | Deca core (3.2 GHz single core Cortex X4 + 2.9 GHz dual core Cortex A720 + 2.6 GHz tri core Cortex A720 + 1.95 GHz quad core Cortex A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Xclipse 940 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Operating System | Android 13, Samsung One UI | Android 14, Samsung One UI |
| OS updates | 4 years | 7 years |
| Security updates | 5 years | 7 years |
Camera features
A look at the rear and front camera configurations, apertures, and zoom capabilities of both phones.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G |
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| Rear camera | 200MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide + 10MP telephoto + 10MP telephoto | 50MP wide + 12MP ultra-wide + 10MP telephoto |
| Rear camera zoom | Up to 10x optical | Up to 3x optical, 30x digital |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Storage and connectivity
Storage options, expandability, and network and connectivity features for both smartphones.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G |
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| Internal storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | v5.3 | v5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
Battery and other features
Battery capacity, charging speed, and other notable features of both phones.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus 5G |
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| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W Fast Charging | 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W |
| Reverse wireless charging | 4.5W | 4.5W |
| Fingerprint sensor | Ultrasonic, on-screen | Ultrasonic, on-screen |