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Galaxy S23 Plus 5G vs Galaxy S24 Plus

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Starting at

£307.79

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£367.19

£999 new

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Galaxy S23 Plus 5GStarting at £307.79See options
Galaxy S24 PlusStarting at £367.19See options

In a nutshell

They share the same 50MP main camera, the same 120Hz refresh rate and the same IP68 rating. The Galaxy S24 Plus has the lower launch price, longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and more memory with 12GB of RAM. The Galaxy S23 Plus 5G counters with a smaller 6.6-inch screen.

At 256GB, the Galaxy S23 Plus 5G launched at £1049 and the Galaxy S24 Plus at £999.

Available models

Galaxy S23 Plus 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S24 Plus

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

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

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

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

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

Frame:Both use the same armour aluminium frame.

Front glass:Both have the same Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2027
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Armour Aluminium

Weight

196g
196g

Release date

17 February 2023
31 January 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Dimensions

157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm
158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm

Security updates until

2028
2031

Performance

Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 73/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 88/100

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

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

Memory:The Galaxy S24 Plus has 12GB of RAM against 8GB on the Galaxy S23 Plus 5G, which helps keep more apps open in the background.

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

Storage:Both launched in the same 256GB and 512GB sizes.

Chip

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Exynos 2400

RAM

8GB
12GBMore memory

Storage options

256GB, 512GB
256GB, 512GB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 85/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 96/100

The Galaxy S24 Plus has the bigger screen, at 6.7 inches.

Size:The Galaxy S24 Plus's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.6-inch screen on the Galaxy S23 Plus 5G.

Panel:The Galaxy S23 Plus 5G uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 2340 x 1080 and the Galaxy S24 Plus a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3120 x 1440.

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

Smoothness:Both refresh at the same 120Hz.

Screen size

6.6"
6.7"Bigger screen

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

2340 x 1080
3120 x 1440

Peak brightness

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

Camera

Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 70/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 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 Plus 5G 75/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 79/100

The Galaxy S24 Plus has the bigger battery.

Capacity:The Galaxy S24 Plus has the bigger battery, 4900mAh against 4700mAh.

Wired charging:Both charge at up to the same 45W over a cable.

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

Battery

4700mAh
4900mAhBigger battery

Wired charging

45W
45W

Wireless charging

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

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 31 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 81/100
Galaxy S24 Plus 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 Plus 5G if you want a smaller 6.6-inch screen. Buy the Galaxy S24 Plus if you want the lower launch price and longer OS support until about 2031 (est.).

Buy the Galaxy S23 Plus 5G if

  • You want a smaller 6.6-inch screen
Shop from £307.79

Buy the Galaxy S24 Plus if

  • You want the lower launch price
  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want more memory with 12GB of RAM
Shop from £367.19

FAQs

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

The Galaxy S24 Plus's 6.7-inch screen is bigger than the 6.6-inch screen on the Galaxy S23 Plus 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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