Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12.2MP+10MP/12MP | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| Display | 6.1", Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.9", QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+12.2MP+10MP/12MP | 200MP+10MP+50MP+50MP/12MP | ||
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Software | Overall Best Pick |
General
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | 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 | ₹74,999 | ₹1,29,999 | ||
| Colors | Cream, Green, Lavender, Phantom Black | 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 | ₹74,999 | ₹1,29,999 |
Display
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 498 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2600 nits | ||
| Type | Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1440 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2340 pixels | 3120 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 425 ppi | 498 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | QHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits | 2600 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Weight | 168 grams | 218 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| 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 (tuned by AKG) | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 168 grams | 218 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armour | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Titanium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Armour 2.0 | ||
| 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 (tuned by AKG) | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | One UI 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | One UI 6 | One UI 7.0 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12.2 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | Laser Auto Focus, auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, Expert RAW, UHD Video Recording, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12.2 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Telephoto | Periscope | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | Laser Auto Focus, auto-HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, Expert RAW, UHD Video Recording, Log Video, Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S23
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, HDR10+, Auto Focus, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | Auto Focus, Dual Video Call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ | HDR, HDR10+, Auto Focus, Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 w | 45 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and/or e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM and/or e-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | CDMA, GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| 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/7 | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| 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 | Circle to Search, Gemini integration, Call Transcript, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Audio Eraser, Best Face | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | Circle to Search, Gemini integration, Call Transcript, Writing Assist, Drawing Assist, Now Brief, Personalised AI features, Audio Eraser, Best Face | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) |
