Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
49.7Performance53.4
53.3Display59.7
47.3Camera69.9
47.9Battery62.8
78.7Features78.7
2 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S2312 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 62.4 to 52.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and battery (+15). Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23
- 28% lower weight: 168 g vs 234 g
- 15% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $800 vs $1,200
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 53 vs 50
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 53
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 48
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.8 ″+11% |
| Panel type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3088 |
| Pixel density | 425 ppi | 501 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,750 nits | 1,750 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 87.1 % | 89.9 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,500,000 | 1,550,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,950 | 2,000+3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 5,100 | 5,400+6% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3 x | 10 x+233% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+28% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 45 W+80% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 168 g+28% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+15% | 8.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Armor Aluminum | Armor Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 | 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 S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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