Samsung Galaxy A34 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
26.3Performance54.3
45.2Display59.7
41.7Camera69.9
43.7Battery62.8
78.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy A34 5G10 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 62.6 to 41.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+28) and performance (+28). Samsung Galaxy A34 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy A34 5G
- 15% lower weight: 199 g vs 234 g
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 26
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 44
- 317% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 48 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.6 ″ | 6.8 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3088 |
| Pixel density | 390 ppi | 501 ppi+28% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,750 nits+75% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.9 % |
| AnTuTu 10 (CPU) | — | 550,163Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (GPU) | — | 416,322Top 54% |
| AnTuTu 10 (Memory) | — | 277,973Top 50% |
| AnTuTu 10 (UX) | — | 433,496Top 35% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000Top 75% | 1,677,954+223%Top 20% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010Top 70% | 2,000+98%Top 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 5,400+120%Top 30% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP+317% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 10 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 199 g+15% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+1% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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