Galaxy S23 Plus vs Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked): Which one is worth it?
Side-by-side US MSRP bands, editorial scores, and strengths—then tune budget and priority to see which model fits your purchase.
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Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked)
Samsung · 2024
$999–$1,099
Overall 85/100
Official anchorFull Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked) guide →Quick verdicts (our rubric)
- Best for camera
Tie
- Best for battery
Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked)
- Best for performance
Tie
- Best value score
Galaxy S23 Plus
- Best overall rubric / for most people
Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked)
Which fits you?
Set budget and top priority—we score each phone with the same personalization rules as product pages.
Galaxy S23 Plus
81
Worth it
$999–$1,689
Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked)
69
Depends on your priorities
$999–$1,099
→ For $1200 with value first: Galaxy S23 Plus edges ahead on this rubric.
Full comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked) |
|---|---|---|
| Price band (US MSRP) | $999–$1,689 | $999–$1,099 |
| Release year | 2023 | 2024 |
| Camera | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Performance | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Display | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Value | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Overall score | 84/100 | 85/100 |
Galaxy S23 Plus — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked) — pros
- • Balanced mix of performance and battery
- • Very capable camera system for most users
- • Good value compared with pricier flagships
Galaxy S23 Plus — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked) — cons
- • Some premium materials, telephoto, or advanced features may be reserved for top-tier models
Galaxy S23 Plus — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
Galaxy S24 Plus (Unlocked) — best for
- • Power users
- • Photography
- • Everyday flagship buyers
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