• 6.8" (3080x1440) AMOLED
  • 8GB/12GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
    256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • 200-MP, f/1.7, OIS 4 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 201
  • 5000 mAh W-Charge

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra phone has a 6.8-inch (3080x1440) AMOLED screen, a 200MP main camera and a 12MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh and the main processor is a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 with 8 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S23 Ultra (Launched 2023-02-01)
Display6.8" 3080x1440 AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 23mm 200-MP f/1.7 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2 +OIS
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
  • 230mm 10-MP f/4.9 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
Battery5000 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 233g (8.2oz), 78.1x163.4x8.9 mm (3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches)
Price (Market)$1049
Price at Launch$1199
Price FR Launch€1419
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Display
TypeAMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120
Diagonal (inches)6.8"
Display/Body Ratio89.7%
Resolution3080x1440
Sharpness (PPI)500 PPI
Brightness (specs)1750 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel200-MP
Aperturef/1.7
Focal Length (35mm) 23mm
Sensor SizeEnormous
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Nona Bayer
Short-Zoom Camera
Megapixel10-MP
Aperturef/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 69mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Megapixel10-MP
Aperturef/4.9
Focal Length (35mm) 230mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Megapixel12-MP
Aperturef/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)5000 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
Computing
Processor BrandQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.36 GHz
RAM Options8GB/12GB
Internal Storage Options256GB/512GB/1024GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 13
Communications
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 8
Modem Features
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
  • 5G SA
  • 5G NSA
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
Video Formats
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

Galaxy S23 Ultra Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S23 Ultra was retailing at around $1049 online. Things may have changed a bit since. The Galaxy S23 Ultra launched at $1199 on 2023-02-01.
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Yes! The Galaxy S23 Ultra is water-tight and has an IP68 rating.
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No, the Galaxy S23 Ultra does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but it could be different in Asia. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy S23 Ultra 3080x1440 display resolution is not 4K.
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Yes, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has 15-Watt Wireless Charging. It is compatible with Qi and PMA charging technology.
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Yes, the Galaxy S23 Ultra features Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is not a 4G smartphone.
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Yes, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a 5G device.
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Yes, the Galaxy S23 Ultra has a USB-C port.
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No, the Galaxy S23 Ultra does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max125013751500162517501875200021252250237525002625275028753000

Geekbench 6 Multi

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max35003750400042504500475050005250550057506000625065006750700072507500

Geekbench 5 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro Max10001125125013751500162517501875200021252250

Geekbench 5 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra2750300032503500375040004250450047505000525055005750600062506500

benchmark_3dmark_wildlife_extreme_Ünum

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra02505007501000125015001750200022502500275030003250350037504000

GFXBench Aztec Ruins Vulkan (High Tier) Offscreen

Higher is better
Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro Max12.51517.52022.52527.53032.53537.54042.54547.55052.555

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraApple iPhone 14 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 8 ProApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 Ultra125137.5150162.5175187.5200212.5225237.5250262.5275

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxSamsung Galaxy S23+Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 Pro325035003750400042504500475050005250

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Apple iPhone 14 Pro MaxApple iPhone 15 Pro MaxGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra50556065707580859095100105110115