Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S24: What’s the difference?

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra follows in the footsteps of the remarkable Galaxy S23 Ultra and brings with it state-of-the-art Galaxy AI which takes the things you do most on your phone to epic new heights.

Both phones feature an immersive 6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, which boasts standout brightness and Adaptive Vision Booster technology. However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra benefits from Samsung’s brightest ever screen with a staggering 2600 nits of peak brightness, in comparison to 1750 nits for the Galaxy S23 Ultra. While the Galaxy S23 Ultra's power stemmed from the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 processor, the Galaxy S24 Ultra steps it up with the Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 processor for Galaxy, offering desktop-level functionality and advanced AI – perfect for next generation interactions.

You can now message and call in completely new ways thanks to Galaxy AI on the Galaxy S24 Ultra. You can have effortless bi-lingual conversations with Live Translate* and write impressively phrased messages with innovative Chat Assist. Plus, you can now transform your social accounts into photographic masterpieces with top-tier cameras that capture images in exceptional quality - even after dark - with AI enhanced Nightography and Photo Assist.

Built with a tough titanium frame and Corning® Gorilla® Armour**, the Galaxy S24 Ultra also benefits from long-lasting durability. The Galaxy S24 Ultra’s camera game reaches a new pinnacle with an epic 200MP Ultra High-Resolution rear camera, and a new 2x, 3x, 5x and 10x Optical Zoom. With advancements in camera AI, you’ll now experience incredible detail and clarity, making your photography a visual feast. With Wider optical image stabilisation (OIS) and enhanced noise control for videos, the Galaxy S24 Ultra elevates your content creation so it looks vibrant and professional whatever you’re capturing.

Both the Galaxy S24 and S23 are the smallest phones in their S series lineup, but the Galaxy S24 is just slightly larger at 6.2 inches, compared to 6.1 inches for the Galaxy S23. They both benefit from FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X displays which deliver crystal-clear visuals. The Adaptive Vision Booster and 1~120Hz adaptive refresh rate ensures optimal viewing whatever you’re watching and can adapt to various lighting conditions seamlessly. If you’re after the brightest display opt for the Galaxy S24 which has an epic 2600 nits of peak brightness compared to 1750 nits for the Galaxy S23.

With a new Exynos 2400 processor, the Galaxy S24 is both fast and smart. It automatically enhances graphics and gameplay so everything you see looks its best. And at 4000mAh* the battery is not only bigger than its predecessor, it’s also optimised for social media and video apps, so you get a phenomenal 4 hours extra of video playback time compared to the Galaxy S23**.