This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23+ smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a slightly larger 6.8-inch display, 200MP main camera, 3x optical zoom and 5,000mAh battery.
Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ features a 6.6-inch display, 4,700mAh battery and triple-camera setup. It is more affordable.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23+ |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display |
6.8-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1440 x 3088 Pixels 501 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 19.3:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, 1,750nits peak brightness, and punch-hole
S Pen stylus |
6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 390 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, HDR10+, and punch-hole |
| Size | 78.1 X 163.4 X 8.9 mm | 76.2 x 157.8 x 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 Water & Dust Resistance |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, and Lavender |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a larger and sharper display. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz , 4x Cortex-A715/710 @ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz , 4x Cortex-A715/710 @ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | 256GB or 512GB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 13 with One Ui 5.1 | Android 13 with One Ui 5.1 |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better performance and a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Quad Cameras: 200MP Main Camera (f/1.7 Aperture, Laser AF, multi-dir. Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 10MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) 10MP Periscope Telephoto (f/4.9 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 10x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps video recording with HDR10+ & EIS, 100x Space Zoom |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, dual-pixel Autofocus, OIS) 12MP Ultra-wide (f/2.2 Aperture, 120˚ FoV) 10MP Telephoto (f/f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K@30fps video recording, EIS |
| Front Camera |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
12 Megapixels (f/2.2 Aperture, Autofocus) - Up to 4K@60fps video recording |
| Our pick: |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Based on the specs, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a higher-resolution 200MP main camera and a more capable periscope telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS (tri-band), GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS (tri-band), GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer similar connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes with Samsung DeX | Yes with Samsung DeX |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Hi-Res Audio and Stereo Dual Speakers tuned by AKG | Hi-Res Audio and Stereo Dual Speakers tuned by AKG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Barometer, Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
Tie
Both phones offer a similar overall combination of audio, USB and sensor features. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 4700 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging (65% in 30 minutes), 10W wireless charging | 45W Fast Charging (65% in 30 minutes), 10W wireless charging |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a larger battery capacity. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱81,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱89,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines ₱103,990.00 - Official price of 1TB version in the Philippines |
₱68,990.00 - Official price of 256GB version in the Philippines ₱76,990.00 - Official price of 512GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 2, 2023 | February 2, 2023 |
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