It is time for a very good ol’ Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. S23 Extremely showdown.

Though Samsung unveiled the brand new flagship cellphone at Unpacked, it is tough to discern the gen-over-gen enhancements — and whether or not an improve is price it. Sure, Galaxy AI has made a splash with the brand new S24 line, however are there some other notable variations between the S24 Extremely and S23 Extremely?

Based mostly on the specs we’ve got thus far, let’s discover out.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. S23 Extremely

Unveiled on Feb. 1 in 2023, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Extremely had a beginning worth of $1,199 and got here with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

Nonetheless, as of this writing, you may snag the Galaxy S23 Extremely for simply $874 through Samsung’s official web site.

The entry-level Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely, however, has an MSRP of $1,299 — a $100 improve. It has extra reminiscence with 12GB of RAM, however you are still getting 256GB of storage to begin.

• Galaxy S24 Extremely (present worth): $1,299

• Galaxy S23 Extremely (present worth): $874

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. S23 Extremely: Design

Do not anticipate the gen-over-gen design adjustments to be “in your face” this yr. The S24 Extremely, as examined throughout my hands-on expertise, nonetheless has that tall rectangular aesthetic with rounded edges that match ergonomically in your palm.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
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The Galaxy S24 Extremely is barely lighter and thinner this yr with a weight of 8.22 ounces and a slimness of 0.34 inches. (The Galaxy S23 Extremely weighs 8.25 ounces and is 0.35 inches skinny.)

The colorways are totally different this yr, too, and in my view, extra engaging. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Extremely is available in Phantom Black, Cream, Inexperienced and Lavender. Nonetheless, bought completely through Samsung.com are Lime, Graphite, Sky Blue and Pink fashions.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Extremely line
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The Galaxy S24 Extremely, however, is available in Titanium Grey, Titanium Black, Titanium Violet, and Titanium Yellow. Titanium Inexperienced, Titanium Blue, and Titanium Orange are solely accessible through Samsung.com.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely line
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As you may inform by the names of the hues, just like the iPhone 15 Professional fashions, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely has some titanium in its materials — one thing the Galaxy S23 Extremely doesn’t have.

• Galaxy S24 Extremely weight and peak: 8.22 ounces, 0.34 inches

• Galaxy S23 Extremely weight and peak: 8.25 ounces, 0.35 inches

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. S23 Extremely: Show

Based mostly on the specs we’ve got thus far, the S24 Extremely and S23 Extremely have the identical edge-to-edge show:

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Samsung calls this panel “Dynamic AMOLED 2X,” which, in response to GSMArena, is simply advertising converse for an OLED show that helps HDR10+ and a refresh-rate most of 120Hz.

Each nonetheless function that beloved hole-punch design on the show, providing tons of display actual property for an expansive visible expertise.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. S23 Extremely: Efficiency

Samsung upgraded the Galaxy S24 Extremely’s processor to a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, a step up from the Galaxy S23 Extremely’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2.

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Seeing as AI, significantly Google’s Gemini AI mannequin, is the recent new factor with Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely, it is no shock that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 boasts heightened AI processing for zippier efficiency with giant language fashions (LLM), Steady Diffusion, generative AI apps, and extra.

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Plus, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is designed to ship higher gaming graphics with out impacting battery life. Total, this chip is supposed to boost AI, pictures, gaming, audio, and extra, however we’ll have to check it ourselves to see if there are important efficiency beneficial properties.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. S23 Extremely: Galaxy AI

One facet concerning the Galaxy S24 Extremely that the S23 Extremely can’t beat Galaxy AI, which delivers helpful AI-powered options to customers, together with the next:

• Dwell Translate: Actual-time on-screen language translation for cellphone calls and texts

• Interpreter: Just like Dwell Translate, however going down in-person as a substitute of cellphone calls

• Notice Help: AI-generated summaries and formatting of your notes

• Chat Help: Helps you discover the appropriate tone for messages, whether or not you are speaking with a co-worker or making an attempt to attach along with your social media viewers

• Circle to Search: Draw a circle round something in your show and Google will run a seek for it

And there is way more the place that got here from. Try the following part to see how Galaxy AI impacts the cameras.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. S23 Extremely: Cameras

As I hinted within the final part, one factor you may be lacking out on with the S23 Extremely is Galaxy AI. The Galaxy S24 Extremely might be teeming with new AI options that may elevate the digital camera expertise to new heights.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
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Some AI-assisted digital camera options you may get on the Galaxy S24 Extremely embody:

• Edit Suggestion – The AI makes edit suggestions for minor tweaks for every photograph

• Generative Edit – Fill in elements of a picture background with AI

• Prompt Gradual-mo – Exhibits action-packed moments with a clean, seamless, slowed-down impact

Nonetheless, when you have been to eradicate Galaxy AI from the combo, the Samsung S24 Extremely and S23 Extremely share the identical specs for the next cameras:

Nonetheless, the most important change considerations the second telephoto. On the Galaxy S23 Extremely, the second telephoto is 10MP and has an optical zoom vary of 10x. Nonetheless, in response to the spec sheet, the Galaxy S24 Extremely has a decision that is 5 instances higher at 50MP, however the optical zoom vary narrows to 5x.

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There’s an opportunity that the 50MP decision will make up for the narrowed optical zoom vary, however I am going to need to take close-up pictures and portraits with the Galaxy S24 Extremely to know for positive.

• Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely cameras: 200MP vast, 12MP ultrawide, 50MP telephoto (5x optical zoom), 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom), 12MP selfie

• Samsung Galaxy S3 Extremely Cameras: 200MP vast, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto (10x optical zoom), 10MP telephoto (3x optical zoom), 12MP selfie

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely vs. Galaxy S23 Extremely: Battery

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely has the identical battery capability as its predecessor: 5,000 mAh.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Extremely
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Just like the Galaxy S23 Extremely, Samsung claims that the Galaxy S24 can energy as much as 65% in half-hour with a 45W charger like this one.

The Galaxy S24 Extremely will proceed to have the Wi-fi PowerShare function. For the unintiated, Wi-fi PowerShare permits you to cost different Qi-supported gadgets on the again chassis.

It is too early to say how the brand new S24 Extremely fares in battery life in comparison with the S23 Extremely, however we’ll replace this face-off as soon as we’ve got the runtimes.

Remaining ideas

So must you improve to the Galaxy S24 Extremely? Reality be advised, the variations between the 2 aren’t that important.

On paper, with the Galaxy S24 Extremely, it is best to get higher zoom capabilities, a lighter, thinner cellphone, a sooner system, and a gaggle of AI options. However the query is, is all of that price an improve? We’ll allow you to determine.