Galaxy S23+ vs Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

Lifespan decides this one: the Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 at $17.07 per month of safe use, while the Galaxy S23+ runs out in Feb 2028 ($10.22/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · Galaxy S24 Ultra 70 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.22/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra $949

Safe to buy$17.07/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20292031

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23+ 70Galaxy S24 Ultra 100

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+ (3120×1440), 1–120hz, up to 2600 nits.

Performance

Galaxy S23+ 85Galaxy S24 Ultra 92

The Galaxy S24 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Galaxy S23+ 79Galaxy S24 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S24 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery

Galaxy S23+ 74Galaxy S24 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy S24 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23+ 24Galaxy S24 Ultra 66

The Galaxy S24 Ultra is supported until Jan 2031 — 35 months longer than the Galaxy S23+.

Value

Galaxy S23+ 69Galaxy S24 Ultra 70

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23+	Galaxy S24 Ultra
Price (street)	$206	$949
Display	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+ (3120×1440), 1–120Hz, up to 2600 nits
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB	12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	45W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 50MP telephoto 5x periscope
Dimensions	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm	162.3 × 79.0 × 8.6 mm
Weight	196 g	232 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2028	Jan 2031

Galaxy S23+ full verdict →Galaxy S24 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.