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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: 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 S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.8 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 7.9 | 7.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, if you care about…
- 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
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 234 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 8.9 mm
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, 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 S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.36 GHz | 3.36 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,751,221 | 1,521,862 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,857 | 1,870 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 4,917 | 4,937 Best value |
| 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-X3, Cortex-A715, 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 | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 3,790 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Grey, Green, Lime, Cream, Lavender | Black, White, Green, Lavender, Beige, Blue, Lime, Red |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.2 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 157.8 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Best value | 234 g |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 89.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| 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 2, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 4 years | 4 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B14, 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 | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, HID | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, VoWiFi, eSIM, USB Host 3.1 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg Best value | 1.12 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.04 W/kg | 0.92 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.77 W/kg Best value | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.45 W/kg | 1.4 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 10,000 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, HID | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Plus | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S916B, SM-S916B/DS, SM-S916U, SM-S916U1, SM-S916W, SM-S916N, SM-S9160, SM-S916E, SM-S916E/DS | SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS |
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