This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra smartphones.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8-inch display, 3x optical zoom and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra features a slightly larger 6.9-inch display and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. The two phones have similar prices.
| Specs | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra |
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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 |
6.9-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display (1440 x 3120 Pixels, 498 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Armor 2, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 2600nits peak, HDR10+, and punch-hole
S Pen stylus (built-in) |
| Size | 78.1 X 163.4 X 8.9 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 218 g |
| Build | Glass front and back with Aluminum frame | Glass front and back, Titanium frame |
| Durability | IP68 Water and Dust Resistance | IP68 dust & water resistance |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Lavender, and Cream | Titanium Black, Titanium Silverblue,Titanium Gray, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Jadegreen,Titanium Pinkgold |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra has a larger, sharper, and brighter display. It also has better build materials and is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-X3 @ 3.36GHz , 4x Cortex-A715/710 @ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.47GHz & 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Expansion | None | None |
| OS | Android 13 with One Ui 5.1 | Android 15 with One UI 7 and Galaxy AI |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra has better performance. |
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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 |
Quad Cameras: 200MP Main Camera (f/1.7 Aperture, Laser Autofocus, OIS) 50MP Ultrawide (f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus, 120˚ FoV) 50MP Periscope Telephoto (f/3.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom) 10MP Telephoto (f/2.4 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom) -LED Flash -Up to 8K video recording, 10-bit HDR -Video Stabilization |
| 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 |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Based on the specs, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has longer 10x optical zoom and better camera stabilization. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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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 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano + eSIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS (tri-band), GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra
The SAMSUNG Galaxy S25 Ultra has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes with Samsung DeX | Yes with Samsung DeX and Samsung Wireless 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, Stereo 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 Ultra-Wideband (UWB) |
| 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) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging (65% in 30 minutes), 10W wireless charging |
45W Fast Charging (65% in 30 minutes) 25W Wireless Charging (Qi 2) |
| Our pick: |
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Both phones offer comparable battery and charging specs. |
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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 |
₱84,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+256GB version in the Philippines ₱93,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+512GB version in the Philippines ₱110,990.00 - Official price of 12GB+1TB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | February 2, 2023 | January 23, 2025 |
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