Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra
89
Beebom Score
85
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", QHD+ LTPO Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.8", QHD+ 2x Dynamic LTPO curved AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.8", QHD+ LTPO Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.8", QHD+ 2x Dynamic LTPO curved AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 108MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/40MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Battery, Display and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Battery, Display and Software |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream | Burgundy, Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | February 25, 2022 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | February 09, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹1,09,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream | Burgundy, Phantom Black, Phantom White, Green | ||
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | February 25, 2022 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | February 09, 2022 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹1,09,999 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | QHD+ LTPO Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | QHD+ 2x Dynamic LTPO curved AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3088 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 500 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | QHD+ LTPO Dynamic Super AMOLED 2X | QHD+ 2x Dynamic LTPO curved AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.8 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3088 pixels | 3088 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.3:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 500 ppi | 500 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Weight | 234 grams | 228 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | |||
| Weight | 234 grams | 228 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| 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 | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | One UI 4 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 4 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | One UI 4 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 4 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 108 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Expert RAW, LED Flash | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Scene Mode | ||
| 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 recording, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 108 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Expert RAW, LED Flash | Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Scene Mode | ||
| 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 recording, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 40 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, PDAF, Auto Focus | Dual Video, Auto-HDR, PDAF | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 40 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, PDAF, Auto Focus | Dual Video, Auto-HDR, PDAF | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2x nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, HSPA, GSM, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2x nano-SIM and eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | CDMA, HSPA, GSM, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| 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/6e | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Gyroscope, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
