Here’s a detailed comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
📑 Table of Contents
- 📏 Size Comparison
- 🖥️ Display Comparison
- 🔋 Battery Life
- ⚡ Charging Speed
- 🔊 Speaker Test
- 🚀 Performance
- 📊 Benchmark Performance
- 📸 Camera Comparison
- 🎥 Video Quality
- 🏆 Overall Verdict
📏 Size Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 233 grams | 234 grams |
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~89.5% | ~89.9% |
| Bezel Size | Minimal bezels | Minimal bezels |
| Build Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| IP Rating | IP68 (water and dust resistant) | IP68 (water and dust resistant) |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | 8.9 mm |
| Color Options | Phantom Black, Green, Silver, and custom colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender |
🖥️ Display Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (QHD+) | 1440 x 3088 pixels (QHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz (adaptive) | 1-120Hz (adaptive) |
| Brightness | ~1750 nits (peak brightness) | ~1750 nits (peak brightness) |
| HDR Support | HDR10+, Dolby Vision (rumored) | HDR10+ |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Always-On Display | Yes | Yes |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | ~90% | ~90% |
| Color Accuracy | Excellent (100% DCI-P3 coverage) | Excellent (100% DCI-P3 coverage) |
| Notch/Cutout | Punch-hole (center-aligned) | Punch-hole (center-aligned) |
| Additional Features | Improved LTPO technology, reduced power consumption | LTPO technology, adaptive refresh rate |
🔋 Battery Life
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging Speed | 45W wired fast charging | 45W wired fast charging |
| Wireless Charging | 15W wireless charging | 15W wireless charging |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes (PowerShare) | Yes (PowerShare) |
| Battery Optimization | Improved AI-based battery optimization | AI-based battery optimization |
| Screen-on Time (SOT) | ~8-10 hours (varies by usage) | ~7-9 hours (varies by usage) |
| Standby Time | Up to 2 days (light usage) | Up to 2 days (light usage) |
| Fast Charging Adapter | Not included in the box | Not included in the box |
| Battery Health Features | Advanced battery health monitoring | Basic battery health monitoring |
| Overall Battery Life | Slightly improved due to better efficiency | Excellent, but slightly less efficient than S24 Ultra |
⚡ Charging Speed
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging Speed | 45W (supports USB Power Delivery 3.0) | 45W (supports USB Power Delivery 3.0) |
| Wireless Charging Speed | 15W (Qi/PMA compatible) | 15W (Qi/PMA compatible) |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | 4.5W (Wireless PowerShare) | 4.5W (Wireless PowerShare) |
| Charging Time (0-100%) | ~65 minutes (with 45W charger) | ~65 minutes (with 45W charger) |
| Fast Charging Support | Yes (requires compatible 45W charger) | Yes (requires compatible 45W charger) |
| Charging Technology | Adaptive Fast Charging, Super Fast Charging 2.0 | Adaptive Fast Charging, Super Fast Charging 2.0 |
| Included Charger | Not included (charger sold separately) | Not included (charger sold separately) |
🔊 Speaker Test
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers (tuned by AKG) | Stereo speakers (tuned by AKG) |
| Audio Output | Dolby Atmos support | Dolby Atmos support |
| Loudness | Slightly improved (rumored 10-15% louder) | Excellent (already one of the loudest in 2023) |
| Bass Performance | Enhanced bass (improved driver technology) | Strong bass (already impressive) |
| Clarity | Improved clarity with better mid-range tuning | Excellent clarity |
| Distortion at High Volume | Minimal distortion (better handling at max volume) | Low distortion (already well-optimized) |
| 3D Spatial Audio | Yes (improved spatial audio algorithms) | Yes (spatial audio support) |
| Gaming Audio Performance | Excellent (low latency, immersive sound) | Excellent (low latency, immersive sound) |
| Media Playback Quality | Outstanding (optimized for movies and music) | Outstanding (optimized for movies and music) |
| Microphone for Recording | Improved noise cancellation during video recording | Excellent noise cancellation |
| Overall Speaker Quality | Slightly better than S23 Ultra (refinements) | One of the best in 2023 |
🚀 Performance
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (for Galaxy) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (for Galaxy) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x 3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 5x 3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 2x 2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x 3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 |
| Operating System | Android 14 (One UI 6.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1, upgradable to Android 14) |
| Benchmark Scores | ~1,800,000 (Antutu v10) | ~1,500,000 (Antutu v10) |
| AI Performance | Improved NPU for better AI tasks and on-device AI | Advanced NPU for AI tasks and on-device AI |
| Gaming Performance | Excellent (supports high-end gaming at max settings) | Excellent (supports high-end gaming at high settings) |
| Thermal Management | Enhanced vapor chamber cooling system | Vapor chamber cooling system |
| Battery Efficiency | More power-efficient due to advanced 4nm process | Power-efficient but slightly less than S24 Ultra |
| Overall Performance | Top-tier performance, faster and more efficient | Excellent performance, slightly behind S24 Ultra |
📊 Benchmark Performance
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| GPU | Adreno 750 | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 12 GB / 16 GB LPDDR5X | 8 GB / 12 GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB UFS 4.0 |
| Geekbench 6 (Single-Core) | ~2,300 | ~2,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core) | ~7,000 | ~5,500 |
| AnTuTu v10 | ~1,800,000 | ~1,500,000 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | ~4,000 | ~3,500 |
| CPU Throttling Test | Sustained performance with minimal throttling | Slight throttling under heavy load |
| AI Benchmark | Improved AI engine for faster ML tasks | Advanced AI engine but slower than S24 Ultra |
| Overall Performance | Faster and more efficient than S23 Ultra | Excellent but slightly behind S24 Ultra |
📸 Camera Comparison
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Setup | 200 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP (periscope telephoto) + 10 MP (telephoto) | 200 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP (periscope telephoto) + 10 MP (telephoto) |
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Main Camera Sensor | Improved 200 MP ISOCELL HP2 | 200 MP ISOCELL HP2 |
| Zoom Capabilities | Up to 100x Space Zoom (10x optical, 100x digital) | Up to 100x Space Zoom (10x optical, 100x digital) |
| Video Recording (Rear) | Up to 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60/120fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps | Up to 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps |
| Video Recording (Front) | Up to 4K @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps | Up to 4K @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
| Stabilization | Advanced OIS + EIS (Super Steady Mode) | OIS + EIS (Super Steady Mode) |
| Low-Light Performance | Enhanced night mode with AI processing | Excellent night mode with AI processing |
| Dynamic Range | HDR10+ with improved processing | HDR10+ |
| Camera Features | Enhanced AI scene optimization, Pro Mode, Director’s View, Single Take 3.0 | AI scene optimization, Pro Mode, Director’s View, Single Take 3.0 |
| Overall Camera Quality | Slightly improved with better AI and processing | Excellent, with top-tier performance |
🎥 Video Quality
| Feature | Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Rear Camera Resolution | 200 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP (periscope telephoto) + 10 MP (telephoto) | 200 MP (main) + 12 MP (ultrawide) + 10 MP (periscope telephoto) + 10 MP (telephoto) |
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Video Recording (Rear) | Up to 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60/120fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps | Up to 8K @ 30fps, 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps |
| Video Recording (Front) | Up to 4K @ 60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps | Up to 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps |
| Stabilization | Advanced OIS + EIS (Super Steady Mode) | OIS + EIS (Super Steady Mode) |
| Video Features | Pro Video Mode, Super Steady Mode, HDR10+, 8K video editing, AI-enhanced video | Pro Video Mode, Super Steady Mode, HDR10+, 8K video editing |
| Low-Light Performance | Outstanding (improved night mode for video) | Excellent (dedicated night mode for video) |
| Dynamic Range | Advanced HDR10+ support | Advanced HDR10+ support |
| Audio in Video | Stereo audio recording with advanced noise cancellation | Stereo audio recording with noise cancellation |
| Overall Video Quality | Best-in-class for professional and casual use | Excellent for both casual and professional use |
🏆 Overall Verdict
🔹 Pros & Cons
✅ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – Pros:
- Brighter 2600 nits display
- Titanium frame for better durability
- Improved AI-powered camera system
- Longer battery life
- Faster Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset
- Better audio clarity with AI processing
❌ Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra – Cons:
- Same charging speed as the S23 Ultra
- Higher price
- No significant upgrades in telephoto zoom range
✅ Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Pros:
- Excellent 10x optical zoom
- Solid battery life
- Great display and camera performance
- Slightly cheaper than the S24 Ultra
❌ Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Cons:
- Lower peak brightness
- Slightly heavier
- Slower performance in benchmarks
