Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Galaxy S24 Ultra — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S24 Ultra arrived in 2024, 1 year after the Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S24 Ultra runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S23 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz; Galaxy S24 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S23 Ultra — 200 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP; Galaxy S24 Ultra — 200 + 50 (5× periscope) + 10 (3×) + 12 MP.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S24 Ultra is lighter at 232 g (vs 234 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S23 Ultra shipped with Android 13 (up to 15); Galaxy S24 Ultra with Android 14, One UI 6.1.
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S23 Ultra — $1199; Galaxy S24 Ultra — $1299.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S24 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | February 2023 | January 2024 |
| Display | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz, 2600 nits |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3088 (500 ppi) | 1440 × 3120 (505 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Main camera | 200 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP | 200 + 50 (5× periscope) + 10 (3×) + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 13 (up to 15) | Android 14, One UI 6.1 |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm | 162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 232 g |
| Build | Glass Victus 2 + Armor Aluminum | Titanium + Gorilla Armor |
| Launch price | $1199 | $1299 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.