Samsung has just launched its latest Galaxy S25 series phones, including the Galaxy S25 Ultra which comes loaded with new features, design and performance upgrades. The new phone also offers a host of new AI features such as Audio Eraser, updated video recording with Log support and most importantly, the all-new Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy chipset. But, all of this comes at a starting price of Rs 1,29,990.
Having said that, if you are not willing to pay that price for a new phone and looking for something more affordable, yet comparable in terms of features and performance, the last-generation Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S24 Ultra are available at a massive discount. If it helps, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is available at Rs 71,999 and S24 Ultra is available at Rs 94,999.
At the mentioned price tag, both phones become a good option to go with considering Samsung offers up to seven generations of software support with its phones. So, whether you should go with the S24 Ultra or save some amount and buy the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
To make things easier for you, we’ve compared both phones to help you make an informed decision.
Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Design
In terms of design, both phones share a similar design language. However, the Galaxy S24 Ultra has a more modern design language with a flat display and robust side rails. Plus, the phone has a titanium build which makes it more durable compared to the S23 Ultra’s Armoured Alimunium build.
Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: Display
One of the biggest upgrades the S24 Ultra has over the S23 Ultra is in terms of the display. The S24 Ultra comes with updated Corning Gorilla Glass Armor and an anti-reflection coating which makes using the phone much more pleasant outdoors and even indoors. The size, resolution, refresh rate, etc are the same.
S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S24 Ultra: AI features
If you are unaware, the Galaxy S24 Ultra was meant to be an AI smartphone as Galaxy AI was announced with the S24 series. Although the 23 Ultra has received the update and the AI features, the performance might not be as good as the S24 Ultra.
S23 Ultra vs S24 Ultra: Camera
This goes without saying that despite the similar hardware, the image processing and overall output of the S24 Ultra will be far superior compared to the S23 Ultra.
Apart from these, the battery capacity and charging speeds are same – 5000mAh and 45W. But, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is two years old now and it runs a year flagship chipset compared to the S24 Ultra’s last year's chip which makes the S24 Ultra better when it comes to performance. Not to forget, the Galaxy S24 Ultra is more future-proof compared to the S23 Ultra as it will receive one more year of software updates compared to the S23 Ultra.
Now that you’ve made till here, you must be aware of the fact that the S24 Ultra is better or similar to the S23 Ultra in almost every way, except one thing – the price.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is retailing at Rs 71,999 which makes it significantly cheaper than the S24 Ultra. So, if you are on a tight budget and looking to buy a premium phone with still comparable performance and one of the best camera setups and AI support, then the S23 Ultra is a good choice for you.
But, if you can shed some extra bucks, then S24 Ultra is the one you should get.
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