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Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GStarting at £397See options
Galaxy S24 UltraStarting at £496.79See options
5.0/5 (10 reviews)
5.0/5 (2 reviews)

In a nutshell

They share the same 6.8-inch screen size, the same 200MP main camera and the same 120Hz refresh rate. The Galaxy S24 Ultra has longer OS support until about 2031 (est.), the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip and Wi-Fi 7. The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G counters with a 10x optical telephoto.

At 256GB, both launched at the same £1249.

Available models

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Galaxy S24 Ultra

Capacity

Condition grades in stock

Pristine, Excellent, Great, Good

Durability

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 58/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 88/100

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

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

Frame:The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has an armour aluminium frame and the Galaxy S24 Ultra a titanium one.

Front glass:The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and the Galaxy S24 Ultra Gorilla Armor.

Weight:The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G weighs 234g and the Galaxy S24 Ultra 232g, so the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the lighter phone.

Released

2023
2024Newer

Updates until (est.)

2027
2031Supported for longer

Water resistance

IP68
IP68

Frame

Armour Aluminium
Titanium

Weight

234g
232gLighter

Release date

17 February 2023
31 January 2024

Front glass

Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Gorilla Armor

Dimensions

163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm

Security updates until

2028
2031

Performance

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 75/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 88/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the newer chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.

Chip:The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy and the Galaxy S24 Ultra the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is the newer chip, from 2024.

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

Storage:Both launched in the same 256GB, 512GB and 1TB sizes.

Chip

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy

RAM

–
12GB

Storage options

256GB, 512GB, 1TB
256GB, 512GB, 1TB

AI features

Yes
Yes

Screen quality

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 89/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 96/100

The same 6.8-inch size and the same 120Hz refresh rate on both.

Panel:The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G uses a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3088 x 1440 and the Galaxy S24 Ultra a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel at 3120 x 1440.

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

Screen size

6.8"
6.8"

Screen type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz
120Hz

Resolution

3088 x 1440
3120 x 1440

Peak brightness

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

Camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 88/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 75/100

The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G reaches further, with a 10x optical telephoto.

Zoom:The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has a 10x optical telephoto against 5x on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

Main camera:Both use a 200MP main camera, the same resolution.

Ultrawide:Both have the same 12MP ultrawide.

Selfies:Both have the same 12MP selfie camera.

Main camera

200MP
200MP

Ultrawide

12MP
12MP

Telephoto

10MP
50MP

Optical zoom

10xMore zoom
5x

Front camera

12MP
12MP

Video recording

8K 30fps
8K 30fps

Battery

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 79/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 77/100

Both have the same 5000mAh battery.

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

5000mAh
5000mAh

Wired charging

45W
45W

Wireless charging

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

Video playback (maker)

–
Up to 30 hours

Connectivity

Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G 81/100
Galaxy S24 Ultra 86/100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the newer Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 7.

Wi-Fi:The Galaxy S24 Ultra has Wi-Fi 7 against Wi-Fi 6E on the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G, which only pays off with a newer router.

5G:Both have the same 5G support.

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 7

SIM

–
Dual Nano-SIM or Nano-SIM + eSIM

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth 5.3

Our verdict

Buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G if you want a 10x optical telephoto. Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if you want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.) and the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip.

Buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G if

  • You want a 10x optical telephoto
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Buy the Galaxy S24 Ultra if

  • You want longer OS support until about 2031 (est.)
  • You want the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy chip
  • You want Wi-Fi 7
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FAQs

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

The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has a 10x optical telephoto against 5x on the Galaxy S24 Ultra, so it gets closer to distant subjects.

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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