Should you purchase the Galaxy S23 or wait for the Galaxy S24 to come out?

It’s that time of year again when Samsung fans face a tough choice. While the latest Samsung Galaxy S23 flagships are a tempting pick for the holidays, we can pretty much bank on the fact that a newer and better Galaxy S24 line-up is just around the corner.

We don't anticipate that next year will be any different from previous years as Samsung usually hosts its Galaxy Unpacked events in late January or early February. This implies that the Galaxy S23 series will be "last year's models" in every aspect in a few weeks. Any Galaxy S23 model, meanwhile, is still a fantastic and potent smartphone that will serve you well for years to come, unless you're one of those people who prefers to live on the cutting edge of technology. There's no reason not to try any of them, particularly now that the holidays are here and there are some fantastic sales. It's still helpful to know, though, what Samsung's Galaxy S24 series might possibly provide in the near future.

Unsurprisingly, it is anticipated that Samsung will launch the Galaxy S24 series in the same three configurations that have established themselves as the standard over the last few years: the flagship Galaxy S24 Ultra, which is the most expensive model and has the best cameras in its class along with a S Pen, and the standard Galaxy S24 and larger Galaxy S24 Plus. Nonetheless, it is anticipated that all three will have comparable designs and (almost) identical processing and software specifications. A Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chip designed specifically for Samsung phones makes all three of the Samsung Galaxy S23 versions among the most powerful smartphones available today.

The most significant development regarding the Galaxy S23 family, though, is that these CPUs were utilised in all models—not only the three American models, but also the international variants that were previously forced to use a subpar Exynos chipset.

The most recent Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip from Qualcomm is anticipated to be included in the Galaxy S24 models for the upcoming year, at least in the United States. There are rumours that Samsung may revert to using its Exynos chip in select markets, though the more potent Galaxy S24 Ultra might not be affected by this.

Additionally, there are rumours that Samsung intends to enhance the Galaxy S24 series with a new generative AI capability. Named after the renowned mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss, Samsung Gauss is expected to include a number of features, including AI-powered formatting capabilities in Samsung Notes, real-time translation, and wallpapers created by the technology. The photo editing tool is modelled after Google's Magic Editor. It's unclear if Samsung Gauss will be dependent on any of the new AI improvements in the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; if so, then begs the question of how effectively the software will function on devices with Exynos processors.

Additionally, Android 14 preloaded with Samsung's next-generation One UI 6 (or 6.1) on top will be available for the Galaxy S24 series. Naturally, the Galaxy S23 models are receiving the identical Android 14 update; however, as Android 14 is only the first of four planned Android releases, Android 17 will eventually mark the end of the road for all three S23 handsets.

At the very least, Samsung should match Google's incredible seven-year warranty for the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro with a four-year guarantee for the Galaxy S24 phones. The new S24 models will eventually be able to be updated to Android 18, even if it doesn't.

After several years of observable changes, all three of the Galaxy S24 smartphones are anticipated to share a design language comparable to that of the Galaxy S23, indicating that Samsung may have finally found its footing in this regard. Specifically, the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Plus received a more refined and understated design that removed the camera hump in favour of three outwardly projecting lenses, aligning them more closely with the Galaxy S23 Ultra's visual identity. Samsung's entry-level and midrange A-series phones also took on a similar design, indicating that this is the company's new standard.

According to all accounts, it will persist until the 2024 versions, however renderings indicate that curved front glass borders may eventually disappear and be replaced by flat screens with some of the thinnest bezels ever. The new models are anticipated to be available in black, grey, violet, and yellow hues, although that should be the only noticeable visual alteration.

The Galaxy S24, which only has a new processor and some battery adjustments, will probably be the least intriguing addition in the series.

From 6.1 inches to 6.2 inches, the display will increase marginally on the Galaxy S23. The FHD resolution is anticipated to remain unchanged, albeit with a probable brightness boost. The lack of information regarding the Galaxy S23's camera enhancements suggests that there won't be any hardware changes other than potential sensor upgrades.

More intriguingly, the Galaxy S24's battery capacity may be increased from the 3,700mAh and 3,900mAh cells of the Galaxy S22 and S23 to the 4,000mAh of the Galaxy S21. When coupled with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's increased efficiency, this might give Samsung's smallest flagship device an even longer battery life.

Regretfully, as we previously stated, not every Samsung Galaxy S24 model will come with the newest Qualcomm chip. Instead, Samsung intends to use its own CPUs for versions sold in some non-US territories, specifically the Exynos 2400.

The Galaxy S24 is anticipated to have new Onyx Black, Marble Grey, Cobalt Violet, and Amber Yellow finishes in addition to the same 8GB RAM and 128GB and 256GB storage options as the Galaxy S23.

The Galaxy S23 will likely make you quite happy unless you're looking for new colours, especially because it is less expensive. With its incredible power, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 CPU can easily tackle the most demanding games.