Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
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Beebom Score
75
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 990 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 108MP+48MP+12MP+0.3MP/40MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 990 | ||
| Display | 6.6", Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 108MP+48MP+12MP+0.3MP/40MP | ||
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Battery, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | Battery, Multimedia, Software and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream | Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | February 11, 2020 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | March 06, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹92,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream | Cosmic Black, Cosmic Gray | ||
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | February 11, 2020 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | March 06, 2020 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹94,999 | ₹92,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 511 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1400 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 393 ppi | 511 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1400 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Weight | 196 grams | 220 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 6 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 196 grams | 220 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass 6 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 990 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G77 MP11 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 5 | One UI 2.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 3 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 990 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G77 MP11 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 5 | One UI 2.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 3 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 108 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Rec., gyro-EIS & OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 108 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound recording, gyro-EIS | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Rec., gyro-EIS & OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 40 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, PDAF, Auto Focus | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 40 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, PDAF, Auto Focus | HDR, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.0 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | HSPA, GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and e-SIM) | ||
| Network | HSPA, GSM, CDMA, LTE, EVDO, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | |||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |
