Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
53.4Performance65.6
59.7Display57.5
69.9Camera48.3
62.8Battery47.3
78.7Features94.7
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 59.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and battery (+16). Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 48
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 47
- 400% higher Optical zoom: 10 x vs 2 x
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 53
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
- 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
- 52% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,200 vs 5,400
- 49% higher Peak brightness: 2,600 nits vs 1,750 nits
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1080x2520 |
| Pixel density | 501 ppi+26% | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits+49% |
| Screen-to-body | 89.9 %+2% | 88 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Samsung Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,550,000 | 2,050,000+32% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,000 | 2,350+18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,400 | 8,200+52% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 10 x+400% | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+20% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 234 g | 188 g+20% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+35% | 13.7 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP48 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) | Android 16 (One UI 8) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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