Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: specs, price and NeoScore 12 GB / 256 GB / china / SM-S9180
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Samsung

Galaxy S23 Ultra

8.0 NeoScore #945 of 10162

12 GB / 256 GB / china / SM-S9180 · Launched February 2023

Overview

NeoScore

8.0

#945 of 10162

Design & display
8.0
Performance & hardware
8.5
Camera
7.7
Connectivity
8.5
Battery & charging
7.3

Strengths

  • Performance & hardware8.5
  • Connectivity8.5
  • Design & display8.0

Weak points

Display
6.8 inDynamic AMOLED 2X1,440 × 3,088 px120 Hz
Design
234 g78.1 mm163.4 mm8.9 mm
Performance
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Octa-Core12 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1,024 GB
AnTuTu
1,521,862Better than 97% of phones
Battery
5,000 mAh45 W
Cameras
200 Mpx · f/1.710 Mpx · f/2.412.2 Mpx · f/2.2selfie 12 Mpx · f/2.2
Network
5G4G3G2G
Software
Android 16

Samsung

Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Processor Process Size
4 nm
Graphics GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 740
Storage Type
UFS 4.0
Maximum CPU Clock
3.36 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity
1,024 GB
AnTuTu Score
1,521,862
Geekbench 6 Single-Core
1,870
Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
4,937
CPU Description
Octa-core CPU with Cortex-X3, Cortex-A715, Cortex-A710, and Cortex-A510 cores.
Processor Type
Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor
Yes
RAM Capacity
12 GB
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
Expandable Storage
No
AnTuTu version
v10
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
3,790

Battery

Battery Capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery Type
Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power
45 W
Battery Features
Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
Wireless charging power
15 W

Design

Body Colors
Black, White, Green, Lavender, Beige, Blue, Lime, Red
Body Thickness
8.9 mm
Body Width
78.1 mm
Body Height
163.4 mm
Weight
234 g
Usable Surface
89.9 %
Body Materials
Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Resistance Features
IP68, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
Waterproof Depth
1.5 m
Foldable
No
Rugged Build
No

Display

Display Aspect Ratio
19.5:9
Peak Display Brightness
1,750 nits
Display Technology
Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Display Diagonal
6.8 in
Display Horizontal Resolution
1,440 px
Display Vertical Resolution
3,088 px
Display Pixel Density
500 ppi
Display Refresh Rate
120 Hz
Touch Sampling Rate
240 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio
3,000,000 :1
Display Features
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

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement
Under Display

Sensor

Sensor Features
Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Hall Sensor

Software

Operating System
Android 16
OS Family
Android
OS Version
16
OS Update Support
4 years
Direct OS Updates
No
Google Services
Yes

Connectivity

SIM Configurations
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 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
Wi-Fi Standards
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi Features
Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, LE, EDR, HID
Navigation Systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Connectivity Features
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
SAR American Head
1.12 W/kg
SAR American Body
0.92 W/kg
SAR (EU) head
0.96 W/kg
SAR (EU) body
1.4 W/kg

Audio

Microphone Count
3
Audio Features
Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE

Technical

Launch price
441.44 €

Automated technical index

NeoScore

NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.

7.99 /10

Selected variant

12 GB / 256 GB / china / SM-S9180

Design & display

8.0

Display Technology Dynamic AMOLED 2X
8.7
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz
9.0
Display Pixel Density 500 ppi
10.0
Peak Display Brightness 1,750 nits
9.6
Display Features 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
5.5
Weight 234 g
3.1
Resistance Features IP68, Water Resistant, Dust Resistant
8.5
Usable Surface 89.9 %
9.4
Body Thickness 8.9 mm
6.2

Performance & hardware

8.5

AnTuTu Score 1,521,862
6.5
RAM Capacity 12 GB
9.0
Storage Type UFS 4.0
10.0
Processor Process Size 4 nm
8.5
Maximum Storage Capacity 1,024 GB
7.5
Maximum CPU Clock 3.36 GHz
9.1
RAM Type LPDDR5X
10.0
Processor Type Octa-Core
9.0

Camera

7.7

Resolution 200 Mpx
9.5
Aperture f/1.7
8.5
Pixel Size 0.6 µm
2.0
Optical Image Stabilization Yes
10.0
Optical Zoom 10 x
7.0
Camera Features Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Time-Lapse, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Touch Focus, LED Flash, HDR10 Recording, 4K Video, 8K Video
0.0

Connectivity

8.5

Connectivity Features 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
6.5
Cellular Bands 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
10.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
8.5
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
8.0
Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
9.5
SIM Configurations Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
10.0

Battery & charging

7.3

Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
8.0
Fast Charge Power 45 W
7.0
Wireless charging power 15 W
6.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
7.0

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Design & display
8.01
Performance & hardware
8.54
Camera
7.66
Connectivity
8.48
Battery & charging
7.31
NeoScore rank
#945 / 10162

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Camera system

Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.

1

Rear main camera

Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung ISOCELL HP2
Resolution
200 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.769 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.6 µm
Sensor
Sensor Features
Back-Illuminated Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung ISOCELL HP2
Resolution
200 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.769 ″ type
Pixel Size
0.6 µm
Pixel Binning
4 :1
Video
Video Recording
8K at 24 fps, 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, HDR10+, Stereo sound recording, Gyro-EIS
Slow Motion Video
Yes
Slow Motion Frame Rate
480 fps
Lens
Optical Zoom
10 x
Aperture
f/1.7
Optical Image Stabilization
Yes
Flash
Flash Type
Dual LED
Flash LED Count
2 LEDs
Features
Camera Features
Autofocus, Continuous Autofocus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, Laser Autofocus, HDR, Panorama, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, RAW Capture, Night Mode, Time-Lapse, Burst Mode, Manual Exposure, Manual Focus, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, Touch Focus, LED Flash, HDR10 Recording, 4K Video, 8K Video
2

Rear telephoto camera, 3x

Sensor Model
Sony IMX754
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.284 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Optical Zoom
3 x
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX754
Resolution
10 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS BSI
Sensor Size
0.284 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Lens
Optical Zoom
3 x
Aperture
f/2.4
3

Rear ultrawide camera

Sensor Model
Sony IMX564
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Sensor
Sensor Model
Sony IMX564
Resolution
12.2 Mpx
Sensor Type
CMOS
Sensor Size
0.392 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.4 µm
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
4

Front camera

Sensor Model
Samsung S5K3LU
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.313 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Sensor
Sensor Model
Samsung S5K3LU
Resolution
12 Mpx
Sensor Type
ISOCELL
Sensor Size
0.313 ″ type
Pixel Size
1.12 µm
Video
Video Recording
4K at 30 fps, 4K at 60 fps, 1080p at 30 fps
Lens
Aperture
f/2.2
Features
Camera Features
HDR, HDR10+
5

Camera system

DxOMark Score
140 points
Review
DxOMark Score
140 points
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Variant details

Memory
12 GB
Markets
china
Storage
256 GB
Model codes
SM-S9180
Market codes
china

Product family

Galaxy S23 Ultra
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