Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 18 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | ||
| Display | 6.6", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 144 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 64MP+13MP+5MP/24MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 18 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream | Storm White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | March 10, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream | Storm White | ||
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | March 10, 2021 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | April 15, 2021 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2448 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1200 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 2448 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 395 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1200 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Weight | 196 grams | 238 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | |||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) | ||
| Weight | 196 grams | 238 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | |||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB Type-C 3.1 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | DIRAC tuned audio, DTS:X Stereo Speakers (2 dedicated amplifiers) |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 2 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 888 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 660 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | ROG UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 2 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Focus, Continuous Shooting, Digital Zoom, EIS, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, OIS, Panorama, PDAF, Pro Video Mode, RAW, Touch Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | 3-axis EIS, Slow Motion, UHD |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 24 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 24 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | |||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 65 w | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 65 w |
Memory
Winner:Asus ROG Phone 5 Ultimate
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 18 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 18 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (L1), GPS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Rear Touch Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Rear Touch Sensors, Ultrasonic Sensor |
