S24 Ultra at €1499 or S23 Ultra at €960? I want the “old man”!

The world of smartphones is now crazy because we have Samsung’s latest high-end devices hitting the shelves, the new Galaxy S24, which of course, brings an incredible focus on Artificial Intelligence.

But… Is there a reason for that? In case you didn’t know, all the AI ​​features of the “new” Galaxy S24 will reach the “old” Galaxy S23 in the next 2~3 months. What is clear is that perhaps some eyes will shift to last year’s Galaxy S23 Ultra, instead of being fixed on the S24 Ultra of 2024.

S24 Ultra at €1499 or S23 Ultra at €960? I want the “old man”!

Technical Specifications – S24 Ultra (€1499)

• Screen: : 6.8” Dynamic AMOLED 2x QHD+ (3120×1440) // (1-120Hz) – Flat Screen
• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3
• RAM memory: 12GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 256GB~1TB UFS 4.0
• Battery: 5000mAh (45W ultra-fast charging)
• Dimensions and Weight: 162.3 x 79 x 8.6mm // 232g
• Cameras:
  • Main: 200MP Laser AF F1.7 OIS Super Quad Pixel
  • Telephoto: 10MP F2.4 OIS x3 + 50MP F3.4 OIS x5 + Space Zoom x100
  • Ultrawide: 12MP F2.2 120º DualPixel
  • Front: 12MP F2.2 Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80º

Technical Specifications – S23 Ultra (€960)

• Screen: : 6.8” Dynamic AMOLED 2x QHD+ (3088×1440) // (1-120Hz) – Curved Screen
• SoC: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2
• RAM memory: 12GB LPDDR5X
• Storage: 256GB~1TB UFS 4.0
• Battery: 5000mAh (45W ultra-fast charging)
• Dimensions and Weight: 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm // 233g
• Cameras:
  • Main: 200MP Laser AF F1.7 OIS Super Quad Pixel
  • Telephoto: 10MP F2.4 OIS x3 + 10MP 10 MP, f/4.9, x10 Optical zoom OIS + Space Zoom x100
  • Ultrawide: 12MP F2.2 120º DualPixel
  • Front: 12MP F2.2 Dual Pixel AF, FOV 80º

What is the difference?

So, very briefly, the S24 Ultra has a slightly faster and more efficient processor, has an OLED screen capable of more brightness that finally leaves the curvature behind to adopt a flat design, has a titanium finish, and has a small difference in its camera module, as one of the X10 telephoto lenses was exchanged for another X5 telephoto lens. (10MP 10x -> 50MP 5x)

Is this enough to give another €500 for a cell phone? Yes, because it has Artificial Intelligence! – Wrong!

As we have said in other articles, around 95% of all AI processing on the Galaxy S24 range of devices is done in the cloud. In other words, all the AI ​​magic doesn’t happen on your smartphone, but on the servers that Samsung rented to Google.

It’s a little around here that Samsung has plans to bring all of the “Galaxy AI” to last year’s Galaxy S23, as well as the latest foldables also launched in 2023. In fact, there is still a chance that several AI features will reach the Galaxy S22, and older foldables, as the S23 FE has an Exynos 2200 SoC, the same exact SoC that gives life to the Galaxy S22, and this will also have all the AI ​​potential of the new generation of Samsung devices.

This is also exactly why there are plans to make this entire experience “premium”. In other words, in the very near future, probably as early as 2025, there is the possibility that access to Artificial Intelligence will be paid for through a monthly subscription.

Is S23 Ultra worth it in 2024?

Yes! If you don’t remember, the Galaxy S23 range of devices was immensely praised by specialized critics, as well as the most casual consumers. The Galaxy S23, especially the Ultra, was the flagship of the Android world throughout last year.

Therefore, taking into account the slight changes that are taking place in the design, and also in the technical component, I would say that the S23 Ultra continues to be an incredible purchase, especially at the current price. (Link – KuantoKusta)

However, you know what’s funniest in all of this… No one will know if you have an S23 or an S24!

First of all, what do you think about all this? Would you rather give an extra €500 and have the latest model, or does the savings make perfect sense here? After all, to get an idea of ​​what we’re talking about, the difference between the S23 Ultra and the S24 Ultra is… A Redmi Note 13 Pro+!