Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G and Samsung Galaxy S23: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.2 | 8.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 7.0 | 7.8 |
| Camera | 8.9 | 8.3 |
| Connectivity | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 6.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,900 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- against 425 ppi
Samsung Galaxy S23, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,752,375
- against 1,023,311
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.0
- against UFS 3.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2200 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 920 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3 GHz | 3.36 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB Best value | 512 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,023,311 | 1,752,375 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,142 | 1,843 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,293 | 4,854 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores and three Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | DDR5 Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Blue, Grey, Copper | Black, White, Pink, Grey, Purple, Green, Beige, Lime, Cream, Lavender |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 70.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 146.3 mm |
| Weight | 228 g | 168 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.2 % Best value | 86.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.9 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,900 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W Best value | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits | 1,750 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,088 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 500 ppi Best value | 425 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3,000,000 :1 | 3,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus+, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, HDR10, Stylus Support | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Samsung DeX, UWB, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, VoWiFi, Tethering, OTA Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.18 W/kg | 0.95 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.98 W/kg | 0.88 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.05 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.58 W/kg | 1.3 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, High-Bitrate Audio Support, A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS | SM-S911B, SM-S911B/DS, SM-S911U, SM-S911U1, SM-S911W, SM-S911N, SM-S9110, SM-S911E, SM-S911E/DS |
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