In this video I take a proper look at the Galaxy S23 in 2024 and whether it’s actually worth grabbing over the newer S24. I bought the S23 after my Galaxy A52s 5G started falling apart and getting slow over time (classic A-series behaviour), and I wanted something that would last me years. I also talk through my short detour with older phones like my Sony Xperia XZ1 on a custom ROM and an iPhone SE 2020, which was cheap but just too small with a pretty grim battery. I go over what it’s like to live with the S23 day-to-day: the 6.1-inch size is a sweet spot for my hands, the screen looks brilliant with tiny bezels and gets seriously bright, and One UI 6 feels smooth as butter on a flagship compared to the A52s. Performance is fluid, apps load fast, and I actually turned off RAM Plus because it felt better for how I use my phone. Battery life surprised me too—I can usually get to the end of the day with 120Hz adaptive on, and 25W charging is quick enough for a top-up. I also cover the cameras (without making it the whole video), speakers, mic quality, stereo audio recording, vibration motor, and even call quality. My overall takeaway: for global-model buyers especially, the S23 is still a really solid pick, and the S24 doesn’t feel like a massive jump.