• 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-resistant and got a IP68 certification.
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No, the Galaxy S23 Ultra does not have dual-SIMs according to our data, but things may be different in Asian markets. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy S23 Ultra resolution of (3080x1440) is not considered to be 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 supports Qi Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S23 Ultra does not seem to work on 4G-LTE networks.
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Yes, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a 5G smartphone.
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Yes, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a USB-C device.
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No, the Galaxy S23 Ultra does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraGoogle Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max12501500175020002250250027503000

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Google Pixel 8 ProSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy S24 UltraApple iPhone 15 Pro Max350040004500500055006000650070007500

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 Max100012501500175020002250

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 Ultra250030003500400045005000550060006500

GFXBench Aztec Ruin 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 Max10152025303540455055

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 Ultra125150175200225250275

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