Samsung Galaxy S24+vsSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S24+ wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S24+ is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — display is its standout. At USD 849, it's also the most affordable of this group.
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Performance — led by ram (12 GB).
- Samsung Galaxy S24+ takes Display — led by peak brightness (2,600 nits).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Camera — led by camera score (145 pts).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S24+.
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S24+ and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,900,000 pts vs 1,600,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a sharper screen — 513 ppi vs 501 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,600 nits vs 1,750 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if you want better video quality — 95 pts vs 94 pts.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.8 in vs 6.7 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a better camera — 145 pts vs 138 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S24+
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S24+
Choose Samsung Galaxy S24+ if display matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 849, the lowest price in this group.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if camera matters most. It costs USD 849.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S24+
- QHD+ display
- 7 years of updates
- Now discounted
- 45 W charging
- Exynos in some markets
- Average zoom
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 200 MP camera
- 10x optical zoom
- S Pen built in
- Heavy
- 45 W charging
- Aging chipset