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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G: 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 S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 7.9 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,751,221
- against 1,023,311
- Wi-Fi Standards
- 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
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,700 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- against 512 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 500 ppi
- against 393 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2200 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Xclipse 920 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 Best value | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz Best value | 3 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,751,221 Best value | 1,023,311 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,857 Best value | 1,142 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,917 Best value | 3,293 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 at 3.36 GHz, four Cortex-A715/A710 cores at 2.8 GHz, and three Cortex-A510 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X2, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Best value | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey, Green, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Black, White, Burgundy, Green, Graphite, Red, Blue, Grey, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Body Height | 157.8 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Best value | 228 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 90.2 % Best value |
| 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 S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, USB Power Delivery, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.3:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,750 nits | 1,750 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,440 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 3,088 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 393 ppi | 500 ppi Best value |
| 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 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | 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 |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 12 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 |
| 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 7 (802.11be) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, HID | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 3.1, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Samsung DeX, UWB | 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+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.18 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.04 W/kg | 0.98 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.77 W/kg Best value | 1.05 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg Best value | 1.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps Best value | 7,350 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,670 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, HID | 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 |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS | SM-S908B, SM-S908B/DS, SM-S908U, SM-S908U1, SM-S908W, SM-S908N, SM-S9080, SM-S908E, SM-S908E/DS |
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