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Galaxy S23 5G vs Galaxy S24

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Starting at

£227

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Starting at

£296

£799 new

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Galaxy S23 5GStarting at £227See options
Galaxy S24Starting at £296See options
4.3/5 (11 reviews)
5.0/5 (1 review)

In a nutshell

They share the same 50MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S24 has the lower launch price, longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and the newer Exynos 2400 chip. The Galaxy S23 5G counters with a smaller 6.1-inch screen.

At 128GB, the Galaxy S23 5G launched at £849 and the Galaxy S24 at £799.

Available models

Galaxy S23 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S24

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S23 5G 58/100
Galaxy S24 83/100

The Galaxy S24 should be supported for longer, with OS updates until about 2031 (est.) against about 2027 (est.) on the Galaxy S23 5G.

Software support:The Galaxy S23 5G should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the Galaxy S24 until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S24 the longer support window.

Weight:The Galaxy S23 5G weighs 168g and the Galaxy S24 167g, so the Galaxy S24 is the lighter phone.

Water and dust:Both are rated IP68, the same protection against dust and water.

Frame:Both use the same armour aluminium frame.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2027
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Armour Aluminium

Weight

168g
167gLighter

Release date

17 February 2023
31 January 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm
147 x 70.6 x 7.6 mm

Security updates until

2028
2031

Performance

Galaxy S23 5G 73/100
Galaxy S24 79/100

The Galaxy S24 has the newer chip, the Exynos 2400.

Chip:The Galaxy S23 5G runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and the Galaxy S24 the Exynos 2400. The Exynos 2400 is the newer chip, from 2024.

Storage:The Galaxy S23 5G launched in 128GB and 256GB and the Galaxy S24 in 128GB, 256GB and 512GB.

Memory:Both have the same 8GB of RAM.

AI features:Both support Galaxy AI, the same AI suite.

Chip

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Exynos 2400

RAM

8GB
8GB

Storage options

128GB, 256GB
128GB, 256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S23 5G 85/100
Galaxy S24 92/100

The Galaxy S24 has the bigger screen, at 6.2 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S24's 6.2-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the Galaxy S23 5G.

Brightness:The Galaxy S24 peaks at 2600 nits against 1750 on the Galaxy S23 5G, by the makers' figures, so it is easier to read in bright sun.

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Panel:Both use the same Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2340 x 1080.

Screen size

6.1"
6.2"Bigger screen

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2340 x 1080
2340 x 1080

Peak brightness

1750 nits (maker figure)
2600 nits (maker figure)

Camera

Galaxy S23 5G 70/100
Galaxy S24 70/100

The same 50MP main camera on both, so everyday shots start from the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Zoom:Both have a 3x optical telephoto, the same reach.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Video:Both record video at up to 8K 30fps, the same top setting.

Main camera

50MP
50MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

10MP
10MP

Optical zoom

3x
3x

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

8K 30fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S23 5G 58/100
Galaxy S24 67/100

The Galaxy S24 has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Galaxy S24 has the bigger battery, 4000mAh against 3900mAh.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 25W over a cable.

Wireless charging:Both support the same wireless charging: Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0.

Battery

3900mAh
4000mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

25W
25W

Wireless charging

Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 29 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S23 5G 81/100
Galaxy S24 81/100

Both have 5G and the same Wi-Fi 6E.

Port:Both have USB-C at the same port speed.

Bluetooth:Both have the same Bluetooth 5.3.

5G

Yes
Yes

Port

USB-C (USB 3.2)
USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E

SIM

–
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S23 5G if you want a smaller 6.1-inch screen. Buy the Galaxy S24 if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until about 2031 (est.).

Buy the Galaxy S23 5G if

  • You want a smaller 6.1-inch screen
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Buy the Galaxy S24 if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want the newer Exynos 2400 chip
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FAQs

The Galaxy S23 5G should get OS updates until about 2027 (est.) and the Galaxy S24 until about 2031 (est.). That gives the Galaxy S24 the longer support window.

The Galaxy S24's 6.2-inch screen is bigger than the 6.1-inch screen on the Galaxy S23 5G.

Every Reboxed phone has a minimum of 80% battery health. If you want the closest thing to new, some phones offer our New Battery Upgrade, professionally installed before your phone is dispatched. If it's available, you'll see it on the product page.

Pristine, Excellent, Great and Good. Pristine has zero blemishes and at least 90% battery health. Good can show noticeable wear on the casing but works perfectly. Every grade is TechCheck certified and comes with a 12-month warranty.

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