Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.6", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 50MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Gaming and Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Display, Multimedia, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Battery, Performance, Gaming and Software |
General
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream | Phantom Black, Cream | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹94,999 | ||
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream | Phantom Black, Cream | ||
| Launch | February 01, 2023 | February 01, 2023 | ||
| Availability | February 17, 2023 | February 17, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹94,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3088 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 500 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1750 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.6 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3088 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 500 ppi | 393 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 1750 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Weight | 234 grams | 196 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| 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 2 | |||
| Weight | 234 grams | 196 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| 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 2 |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 4 year | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 4 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Expert RAW, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | ||
| Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Expert RAW, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto-HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, CDMA, EVDO, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Tie
| 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| 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 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | Galaxy AI | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
