Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • 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
Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Galaxy S23 Ultra Price
$1049. Search
Samsung Galaxy S23
  • 6.1" (2340x1080) AMOLED
  • 8GB
    Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC     128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
  • 50-MP, f/1.8, OIS 3 Rear Cameras
    CAMERA HW score: 166
  • 3900 mAh W-Charge
Galaxy S23 Price
$799. Search

Specifications Highlights
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
ProductGalaxy S23 Ultra (Launched 2023-02-01), Price: 1049 USD at AmazonGalaxy S23 (Launched 2023-02-01), Price: 799 USD
Display6.8" 3080x1440 AMOLED 6.1" 2340x1080 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
  • 23mm 50-MP f/1.8 (Primary) +OIS
  • 13mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 69mm 10-MP f/2.4 +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 26mm 12-MP f/2.2
  • 12-MP f/2.2
Computing
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • 8GB/12GB RAM
  • 256GB/512GB/1024GB Storage
  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC
  • 8GB RAM
  • 128GB/256GB/512GB Storage
Battery5000 mAh, Wireless Charging3900 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP68, 233g (8.2oz), 78.1x163.4x8.9 mm (3.07 x 6.43 x 0.35 inches)IP68, 168g (5.9oz), 70.9x146.3x7.6 mm (2.79 x 5.76 x 0.30 inches)
Price (Market)$1049$799
Price at Launch$1199$799
Price FR Launch€1419
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Display
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
display_refresh_Ühz_Ünum120120
Diagonal (inches)6.8"6.1"
Display/Body Ratio89.7%88.1%
Resolution3080x14402340x1080
Sharpness (PPI)500 PPI422 PPI
Brightness (specs)1750 NITs
Display Glass TypeGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
  • Multitouch
  • Glossy
  • Always-On
  • HDR
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
Megapixel200-MP50-MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Focal Length (35mm) 23mm23mm
Sensor SizeEnormousLarge
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Laser-Assisted
  • Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Nona Bayer
  • OIS
  • Quad Bayer
Short-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
Megapixel10-MP10-MP
Aperturef/2.4f/2.4
Focal Length (35mm) 69mm69mm
Sensor SizeSmallVery small
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • OIS
Long-Zoom Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 Ultra
Megapixel10-MP
Aperturef/4.9
Focal Length (35mm) 230mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Ultrawide Camera
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
Megapixel12-MP12-MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
Focal Length (35mm) 13mm13mm
Sensor SizeSmallSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
  • Dual-Pixel Phase Detection
Hardware Features
  • OIS
Battery
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
Battery TypeLi-PolyLi-Poly
Battery Capacity (mAh)5000 mAh3900 mAh
Battery Features
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
  • Fast Charge
  • Non-Removable
  • Qi
  • PMA
  • Wireless Reverse Charging
  • USB PD
Computing
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
Processor BrandQualcommQualcomm
Processor NameSnapdragon 8 Gen 2Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Processor # Cores88
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)3.36 GHz3.36 GHz
RAM Options8GB/12GB8GB
Internal Storage Options256GB/512GB/1024GB128GB/256GB/512GB
Operating System + VersionAndroid 13Android 13
Communications
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT20 2.0 Gbps/316 Mbps
LTE Bands1, 12, 13, 17, 2, 20, 28, 3, 34, 38, 39, 4, 40, 41, 5, 7, 81, 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
  • UMTS
  • EDGE
  • GPRS
  • HSPA+
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
  • Dual-band
  • Hotspot
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • DIP
  • HFP
  • HID
  • HSP
  • BT LE
  • MAP
  • OPP
  • PAN
  • PBAP/PAB
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeUSB Type CUSB Type C
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
  • USB OTG
Sim Card 0
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
NameSIM0SIM0
SIM TypeNano SIMNano SIM
Multimedia
Product NameGalaxy S23 UltraGalaxy S23
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • Loudspeaker
  • FM Radio
Audio Formats
  • AAC
  • 3GA
  • AMR
  • RA
  • FLAC
  • M4A
  • MID
  • MIDI
  • MP3
  • OGA
  • OGG
  • WMA
  • WAV
  • AWB
  • XMF
  • MXMF
  • IMY
  • RTTTL
  • OTA
  • DSF
  • 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
  • MPEG-4
  • MP4
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • BeiDou
  • Galileo

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

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Geekbench 5 Single

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Geekbench 5 Multi

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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

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Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

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