Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B) / Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B): SM-S926B/DS (Europe and many international markets), 12 GB RAM; 256 GB or 512 GB. The US/Canada SM-S926U/W models with a different chip, the 6.2-inch S24 and the S24 Ultra are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S23: Galaxy S23 (2023); 8 GB RAM, 128 or 256 GB (options vary by market). The Galaxy S23+, S23 Ultra and S23 FE are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S24+ (SM-S926B)Samsung Galaxy S23
Release year20242023
Model codeSM-S926B/DS; Nano-SIM + eSIM, dual Nano-SIM or dual eSIM

Samsung UK lists SIM 1 + SIM 2, SIM 1 + eSIM and dual eSIM layouts; eSIM needs operator support.

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Display6.7-inch (6.5-inch with rounded corners) Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 3120 × 1440 (QHD+); adaptive 1–120 Hz; Vision Booster

QHD+ is sharper than the FHD+ panel of the regular S24. The 1–120 Hz range drops to 1 Hz on static content to save battery and rises to 120 Hz for scrolling. Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in sunlight to improve readability.

Samsung		6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 48–120 Hz Super Smooth refresh; 1750 nits; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode

The refresh rate varies between 48 and 120 Hz depending on content. Vision Booster adjusts the picture to stay readable in bright light. The size is measured as a full rectangle; the visible area is smaller.

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Processor10 cores; 3.2 GHz, 2.9 GHz, 2.6 GHz and 1.95 GHz clusters

Samsung UK does not name the chip; the core layout and clocks belong to the SM-S926B. US models (SM-S926U) using a different chip by region are a separate variant.

Samsung		Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Samsung introduced this version as a Snapdragon optimised for Galaxy and exclusive to the S23 series at launch.

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Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 GB (about 231.2 GB available) or 512 GB

There is no memory card slot; capacity options can vary by country and carrier.

Samsung		8 GB RAM; 128 GB or 256 GB

Usable space is lower because of preloaded software.

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Rear cameras50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, 85°); 10 MP telephoto (3x optical, ƒ/2.4, 36°); 12 MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2, 120°); up to 30x digital zoom

Samsung UK says the Adaptive Pixel sensor enables optical-quality 2x zoom by cropping the centre of the 50 MP sensor. The 3x telephoto is a separate camera.

Samsung		50 MP Wide (F1.8, 85°), 12 MP Ultra Wide (F2.2, 120°), 10 MP Telephoto (3x optical, F2.4, 36°)

The telephoto gives 3x optical zoom; zoom beyond that is digital.

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Video8K (7680 × 4320) at 30 fps; slow motion UHD 120 fps, FHD 240 fps Samsung—
Front camera12 MP, ƒ/2.2, 80° Samsung12 MP (F2.2, 80°) Samsung
Battery and charging4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); about 65% in 30 minutes with a 45 W adapter and 5 A cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Wired charging is USB PD compatible; 45 W speed needs a 5 A USB-C cable, and the adapter and cable are sold separately. Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as earbuds or watches from the back of the phone.

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Battery life claimUp to 31 hours video playback, 27 hours Wi‑Fi internet use, 92 hours audio playback

Samsung’s figures are lab measurements; real-world time depends on network and usage.

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Connectivity5G (sub-6); Wi-Fi 6E (2.4 + 5 + 6 GHz, 160 MHz); Bluetooth 5.3; NFC; UWB; USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB 3.2 Gen 1 means up to 5 Gbit/s wired transfer to a computer; Samsung DeX lets you connect a monitor for a desktop interface. There is no 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Samsung		5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3

Wi‑Fi 6E needs a router with 6 GHz support; availability varies by market and provider.

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Location and sensorsGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS; accelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, light and proximity sensors Samsung—
Operating systemLaunched with Android 14 and One UI 6.1; security updates until 31 January 2031

Samsung UK support lists user manuals for Android 15, 16 and 17, so the phone can be upgraded to these versions. Timing can vary by country and carrier.

Samsung		Android 13 with One UI 5.1 at launch

Samsung promised four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates for the S23 series; timing varies by model and market.

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DurabilityIP68 (up to 1.5 m in fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use; rinse and dry after it gets wet.

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Size and weight158.5 × 75.9 × 7.7 mm; 196 g

Samsung lists 197 g for the mmWave model; weight can vary by market.

Samsung		70.9 × 146.3 × 7.6 mm; 168 g Samsung
Cover glass—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

According to Samsung, the S23 series is the first S series to use Victus 2 glass.

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Battery—3900 mAh (typical); rated minimum 3785 mAh

The typical value is the average from third-party lab tests; the rated value is the minimum capacity across battery samples.

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Charging—Wired: about 50% in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter and 3 A USB‑C cable; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

The adapter is sold separately. Wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. PowerShare needs the battery above 30% to charge another device.

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Water resistance—IP68 (up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes)

Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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Security—Samsung Knox and Knox Vault Samsung