Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Key Specifications
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
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Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
Camera | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | ||
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 Elite for Galaxy | ||
Display | 6.8", AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
Camera | 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP/12MP | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | ||
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
Recommended For | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera | ||
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Recommended For | Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and Main Camera |
General
Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | ||
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Launch | February 01, 2023 | January 22, 2025 | ||
Availability | February 17, 2023 | February 07, 2025 | ||
Launch Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹1,29,999 | ||
Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray, Titanium Jadegreen, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Pinkgold | ||
Launch | February 01, 2023 | January 22, 2025 | ||
Availability | February 17, 2023 | February 07, 2025 | ||
Launch Price | ₹1,24,999 | ₹1,29,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
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Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
Size | 6.8 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 3088 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 500 ppi | 498 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2600 nits | ||
Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
Features | Dolby Vision | Dolby Vision | ||
Size | 6.8 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
Resolution Height | 3088 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
Pixel Per Inch | 500 ppi | 498 ppi | ||
Display Resolution | QHD+ | QHD+ | ||
Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Weight | 234 grams | 218 grams | ||
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Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
Back | Glass | Glass | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | |||
Weight | 234 grams | 218 grams | ||
Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
Back | Glass | Glass | ||
Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 | ||
IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
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Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 | ||
Software Name | Android | Android | ||
Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 7 year | ||
Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 | ||
Software Name | Android | Android | ||
Software Skin | One UI | One UI | ||
OS Updates(Years) | 4 year | 7 year |
Main Camera
Winner:Tie
Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 200 MP | ||
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Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
Features | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Expert RAW, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
Video | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, 4K@30/60fps, 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound recording | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 8K@24/30fps, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording | ||
Camera Resolution | 200 MP | 200 MP | ||
Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
Camera 2 Resolution | 10 MP | 10 MP | ||
Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Telephoto | ||
Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
Features | Adaptive VDIS, Astro Hyperlapse, Auto-HDR, Expert RAW, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
Video | 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, 4K@30/60fps, 8K@24/30fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, stereo sound recording | 10-bit HDR, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 8K@24/30fps, Expert RAW, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, UHD Video Recording |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
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Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps | ||
Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
Features | Auto Focus, Auto-HDR, Dual Video Call, HDR10+, PDAF | Auto Focus, Face Unlock, HDR, HDR10+ | ||
Video | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, 4K@30/60fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
Charging Speed | 45 w | 45 w | ||
Wireless Charging | true | true |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
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Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB | ||
RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
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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:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
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Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
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 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | ||
NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
Radio | No | No |
Features
Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
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AI Features | Galaxy AI | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | ||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | ||
Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
AI Features | Galaxy AI | Audio Eraser, Best Face, Call Transcript, Circle to Search, Drawing Assist, Gemini integration, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Writing Assist | ||
Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |