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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The final smartphone obtained (predictably) even higher this yr – Samsung up to date the Galaxy Ultra, giving the 2024 mannequin a tweaked design with a harder construct, a superior show, and a brand new telephoto digital camera. But does all this make the Galaxy S24 Ultra the higher purchase when in comparison with the now closely discounted S23 Ultra? We’ll go over the same old classes to attempt to reply that.

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For starters, you’ll be able to evaluate the entire specs sheets or immediately proceed with our editor’s evaluation within the textual content additional down beneath.

Size comparability

The two handsets are comparable in measurement and general presence, they usually carry traditional Galaxy Note traits – blocky rectangles with little to no rounding of the corners. That stated, the brand new mannequin takes this a step additional by additionally eradicating no matter traces have been nonetheless left from show curves – the S24 Ultra has a flat panel with all the advantages to usability and aftermarket safety you’ll be able to consider.

Not that the 2024 Ultra ought to want additional safety, although – it is obtained a sheet of the newest Corning Gorilla Armor on all sides, and it’s surrounded by a titanium body, so logic factors to it being harder than the earlier era’s Victus 2 + aluminum combo. Both telephones are IP68 rated for as much as 30 minutes beneath as a lot as 1.5m of water, so even when you go for the S23 Ultra, you have to be high quality on this respect.

The mud and water resistance applies to the S Pen too, and each telephones are equally properly sealed with the stylus out of the silo too. The S Pen itself can be unchanged in its performance or operation – nothing in it should make you need the S24 Ultra greater than the earlier mannequin.


The new mannequin is ever so barely wider – maybe on account of the flattening of the show – and marginally thinner, however general, it is kind of the identical cellphone. A gram or two of weight distinction can even not be felt. In any case, these are very giant and fairly heavy smartphones, they usually make no excuses for it.

Display comparability

The S24 Ultra and S23 Ultra have very comparable shows however are additionally considerably totally different in just a few methods. Both are 120Hz-capable adaptive refresh fee OLEDs with a 6.8-inch nominal diagonal and a 1440p decision. Neither does Dolby Vision, however HDR10+ is on each spec sheets.

The S23 Ultra will not depart you wanting for brightness, with a 1,274nits lead to our check, however the brand new mannequin is brighter nonetheless, at 1,447nits. Samsung specifies peak brightness at 1,750nits on the previous mannequin and 2,600nits on the S24 Ultra.

The extra vital variations lie elsewhere, although, and we already talked about them within the earlier part. The S24 Ultra advantages from Qualcomm’s newest developments in glass know-how and encompasses a noticeably much less reflective materials – some take into account it a game-changer, others simply acknowledge with out making a fuss. It could also be price checking it out in individual earlier than deciding, in case you find yourself within the first class. Try to not get us improper – it is actually nice to have, and possibly that is the best way of the longer term, however the S23 Ultra is not dangerous itself, merely for being a bit extra reflective.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) subsequent to Galaxy S23 Ultra

The different bit that deserves reiterating is that the brand new flat show and canopy glass might be appreciated by all of the vocal curved-screen opponents and even the curved-screen followers for whom the novelty has worn off. The flat glass additionally means simpler software and a wider availability of third-party glass display screen protectors, although that, in flip, will rob you of the reflectivity developments.

It’s not all roses with the S24 Ultra, and some points with its show rapidly obtained illuminated as soon as the cellphone began delivery in giant numbers. One of them is the graininess that may be noticed at low brightness ranges (you probably have the instruments) and actually extra readily seen with the bare eye at minimal or very near minimal brightness – and really dim or no ambient mild to go together with it. It’s not an incredible feeling to have a flawed show in what ought to be the best possible (non-bendy) Galaxy.


Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) next to Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra (left) subsequent to Galaxy S23 Ultra

The different factor was the comparatively muted shade rendition, even within the Vivid shade mode, although that has since been addressed with a firmware replace and the inclusion of a Vividness slider.

Battery life

Both Galaxy Ultras are powered by 5,000mAh batteries – the Ultra did not get a bump in capability like each common fashions did this yr.

Even with the identical capability, the S24 Ultra confirmed enhancements in all three of the routines which are carried out with the show on – tiny ones, however enhancements nonetheless – whereas the decision check consequence ended up being considerably shorter. Overall, the brand new era is barely higher when it comes to endurance than the earlier mannequin, however the distinction is hardly consequential and definitely not one thing that may assist sway issues within the S24 Ultra’s favor.

Charging pace

We’ve come to count on unimpressive charging speeds from Samsung flagships, and the S24 Ultra is not the mannequin that can change that sentiment. But whereas we might be complaining all day about it, the actual fact stays that the previous Ultra isn’t any worse than the brand new one – barely higher, in actual fact, within the “time to 100%” metric.

Beyond wired charging, each the S24 Ultra and S23 Ultra help 15W Qi/PMA wi-fi charging. Both help 4.5W reverse wi-fi charging, too.

Speaker check

The S24 Ultra and the S23 Ultra characteristic hybrid stereo speaker setups. There is one speaker firing out of the underside of the handset, and one other one on the high finish, which outputs sound ahead by means of a slit that additionally serves because the earpiece.

Both telephones fall into the ‘Very Good’ class for loudness in our testing and have minimal variations in how they sound. Once once more, this isn’t in any manner a generational leap that may make you need the S24 Ultra over the earlier one.

You can evaluate how the 2 telephones sound in managed acoustic situations with the samples beneath. Just ensure you have your headphones on and the amount is at max stage.

Performance

Things do begin to look a bit higher for the S24 Ultra in relation to uncooked computing energy. The new Snapdragon is extra highly effective than the previous Snapdragon and can stay related for an additional yr. The undeniable fact that the S24 Ultra has 12GB of RAM in its base model (8GB on the S23 Ultra) can be price contemplating.

With that in thoughts and the S24 Ultra’s promised 7 years of software program help (each main OS updates and safety patches), the brand new mannequin is the higher wager when you’d fairly not change telephones for so long as potential – the S23 Ultra has already exhausted one in all its promised 4 OS updates.

In the right here and now, the S24 Ultra posts benchmark scores 20% to 40% increased than the S23 Ultra. It might not translate immediately into real-world advantages, however when you’re getting a Galaxy Ultra for productiveness, quicker is at all times higher, even when the development might not be instantly noticeable.

Camera comparability

Samsung hasn’t modified a lot with the S24 Ultra’s digital camera system, but it surely’s not all the identical both. A brand new, large-sensor 5x telephoto digital camera replaces the 10x module of the final era – that manner, you would be getting each 5x and 10x zoom pictures. The remainder of the setup has been carried over, together with the 200MP major unit that bins 16 pixels into 1, the 3x telephoto, and the one ultrawide digital camera with autofocus within the Galaxy lineup.

  • Wide (foremost): 200MP Samsung Isocell HP2, 1/1.3″, 0.6µm (2.4µm), f/1.7, 23mm, PDAF, OIS; 4320p@30, 2160p@60fps
  • Ultrawide: 12MP Sony IMX563, 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, f/2.2, PDAF; 2160p@60fps
  • Telephoto 1: 12MP Sony IMX754, 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, f/2.2, 67mm, PDAF, OIS; 2160p@60fps
  • Telephoto 2, S24 Ultra: 50MP Sony IMX854, 1/2.52″, 0.7µm (1.4µm), f/3.4, 111mm, PDAF, OIS; 2160p@60fps. S23 Ultra: 10MP Sony IMX754, 1/3.52″, 1.12µm, f/4.9, 230mm, PDAF, OIS; 2160p@60fps
  • Front digital camera: 12MP Samsung Isocell S5K3LU, 1/3.2″, 1.12µm, f/2.2, 26mm, PDAF; 2160p@60fps

Photo high quality

The new mannequin comes with extra laid-back processing throughout the board, with sharpening and noise discount dialed down. Saturation can be down a notch, and there is a little bit of an inclination for hotter white stability.


Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight samples: 0.6x - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/2671s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight samples: 1x - f/1.7, ISO 12, 1/952s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight samples: 2x - f/1.7, ISO 12, 1/1484s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight samples: 0.6x • 1x • 2x


Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight samples: 0.6x - f/2.2, ISO 50, 1/2805s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight samples: 1x - f/1.7, ISO 10, 1/1047s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight samples: 2x - f/1.7, ISO 10, 1/1554s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight samples: 0.6x • 1x • 2x

The 3x telephoto does present a few of these common variations too.

Zooming in additional, the S24 Ultra’s 5x digital camera is able to finer element and higher definition than what the S23 Ultra can muster at that zoom stage.

At 10x, nonetheless, the S24 Ultra is about nearly as good because the S23 Ultra, although not fairly – the older mannequin’s devoted 10x unit has a minor edge, we predict. That stated, you would have the ability to extract barely nicer pictures from the S24 Ultra when you go for a 9.9-ish magnification. The S24 Ultra’s 5x digital camera can be glorious for close-ups, whether or not at 5x or 10x.


Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight samples: 3x - f/2.4, ISO 50, 1/2346s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight samples: 5x - f/3.4, ISO 32, 1/1019s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight samples: 10x - f/3.4, ISO 32, 1/1218s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight samples: 3x • 5x • 10x


Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight samples: 3x - f/2.4, ISO 50, 1/3951s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight samples: 5x - f/2.4, ISO 50, 1/4421s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight samples: 10x - f/4.9, ISO 50, 1/1047s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight samples: 3x • 5x • 10x

In low mild, each telephones stay reliable as stills cameras. The new mannequin’s milder noise discount leaves a bit extra grain but additionally a bit extra element, which is a trade-off we’re usually followers of. The two telephones have comparable publicity and dynamic vary approaches and return natural-looking outcomes, with good improvement at each tonal extremes.


Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light samples: 0.6x - f/2.2, ISO 1600, 1/33s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light samples: 1x - f/1.7, ISO 2000, 1/100s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light samples: 2x - f/1.7, ISO 800, 1/50s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light samples: 0.6x • 1x • 2x


Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 0.6x - f/2.2, ISO 1000, 1/25s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 1x - f/1.7, ISO 640, 1/25s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 2x - f/1.7, ISO 640, 1/33s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 0.6x • 1x • 2x

We’re liking the images from the 3x telephoto a bit bit higher on the S24 Ultra too. At 5x, the S24 Ultra’s output is sharper and extra ‘photographic’ subsequent to the sleek watercolor outcomes of the S23 Ultra. And whereas the 10x of final yr’s mannequin might win in the course of the day, the S24 Ultra tends to be superior at 10x at night time.


Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light samples: 3x - f/2.4, ISO 800, 1/33s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light samples: 5x - f/3.4, ISO 1600, 1/33s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light samples: 10x - f/3.4, ISO 2500, 1/33s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light samples: 3x • 5x • 10x


Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 3x - f/2.4, ISO 800, 1/33s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 5x - f/2.4, ISO 640, 1/33s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 10x - f/4.9, ISO 3200, 1/20s - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 3x • 5x • 10x

Video high quality

When it involves video recording, there’s little to separate the 2 telephones when it comes to capabilities – resolutions, codecs, and the lot are the identical, save for the newly added 4K120 possibility on the S24 Ultra. The finish outcomes aren’t a lot totally different both – within the ultrawide to 3x vary, all we are able to spot is the tiniest of variations in shade rendition.

The telephoto outcomes do present a marked benefit for the S24 Ultra at 5x – a really a lot anticipated consequence. At 10x, it is the older mannequin’s victory, however not by such a large margin.


Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight video samples: 0.6x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight video samples: 1x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra


Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight video samples: 3x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight video samples: 5x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight video samples: 10x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra daylight video samples: 0.6x • 1x • 3x • 5x • 10x


Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight video samples: 0.6x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight video samples: 1x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra


Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight video samples: 3x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight video samples: 5x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight video samples: 10x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra daylight video samples: 0.6x • 1x • 3x • 5x • 10x

In low-light video recording, it is considerably of a toss-up on the ultrawides. We’d be inclined to present the S24 Ultra the nod for the principle digital camera and 3x telephoto footage, although it is not an enormous distinction, and whereas 1x is kind of respectable, the 3x seize is not too likable both manner. The 5x clips at the hours of darkness are considerably higher from the brand new cellphone, although not strictly good, whereas 10x is finest averted on each Ultras.


Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light video samples: 0.6x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light video samples: 1x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra


Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light video samples: 3x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light video samples: 5x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light video samples: 10x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S24 Ultra low-light video samples: 0.6x • 1x • 3x • 5x • 10x


Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light video samples: 0.6x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light video samples: 1x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra


Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light video samples: 3x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light video samples: 5x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light video samples: 10x - Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Galaxy S23 Ultra low-light samples: 0.6x • 1x • 3x • 5x • 10x

Verdict

This explicit comparability had extra of a predetermined consequence than a number of our endeavors, however we nonetheless assume it was price declaring one other occasion of the regulation of diminishing returns being at play. Of course, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the higher cellphone of those two, and the deliberate selections that Samsung made to make it totally different are its benefits.

The much less reflective flat show is an apparent enchancment, and the truth that this development in optical properties comes with added drop and scratch resistance can hardly be spun right into a detrimental. The titanium body might appear like a reactive improvement – Samsung will do it as a result of Apple is doing it – however the finish result’s what needs to be a extra sturdy construct.

Perhaps most significantly, although, the S24 Ultra’s one main new piece of {hardware} – its 5x telephoto digital camera – is a significant improve for many customers. It brings a high-quality digital camera at a extra helpful focal size than what the S23 Ultra had, with out actually sacrificing a lot within the course of.

However… the S23 Ultra’s show remains to be nice, extra reflective as it could be. Perhaps some of us would even be inclined to personal one of many final Galaxies with a curved-edge display screen, and it is not just like the S23 Ultra feels much less premium for its lack of titanium. The S Pen is there. Battery life is actually the identical, and so is charging pace. Sure, the 3x to 10x hole might really feel a bit broad, however there are worse conditions to be in than “a 120mm photo op and all you have is an S23 Ultra”.

So sure, if you would like the most effective and cash isn’t any object, solely the S24 Ultra might be adequate. But you will get numerous the best way there by paying 20-30% much less, and that would very properly be the higher deal.


    Samsung Galaxy S24

    Get the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra for:

  • The much less reflective show
  • The harder construct
  • The newest chipset and longer software program help
  • The new 5x telephoto digital camera

    Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

    Get the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for:

  • The considerably cheaper price

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