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Samsung
8 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-S918B · Launched February 2023
Overview
NeoScore
8.2
#219 of 6247
- Design & display
- 8.0
- Performance & hardware
- 8.2
- Camera
- 8.8
- Connectivity
- 8.5
- Battery & charging
- 7.7
Strengths
- Display with 500 ppi and 1,750 nits, among the best of its time.
- A 200 MP main camera and 3x optical zoom, among the best figures of its time.
- Hardware among the best of its time, with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and UFS 4.0 storage.
Weak points
- At 234 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.8″Dynamic 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 TB
- AnTuTu
- 1,521,862Better than 98% 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
Editorial report
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 8 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-S918B technical sheet
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra suits anyone seeking a large display, versatile cameras, and high-end hardware in one phone. Its main trade-off is weight: at 234 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
The 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display has 500 ppi and reaches 1,750 nits. Its pixel density and brightness are among the best of its time, while 120 Hz is typical. Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10+, and variable refresh rate add protection and flexibility. The glass and aluminum body resists water and dust with IP68.
The Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, and UFS 4.0 storage place its hardware among the best of its time. The configuration shown has 8 GB / 256 GB, while the phone is also sold as 12 GB / 256 GB, 12 GB / 512 GB, and 12 GB / 1 TB.
Its 200 MP main camera combines a 1/1.3-inch sensor, f/1.7 aperture, optical image stabilization, and 3x optical zoom. These specifications are among the best or better than most phones of its time. Connectivity is also among the best, with 5G, Wi‑Fi 6E, eSIM, and USB 3.2. The 5,000 mAh battery is typical, but 15 W wireless charging is among the best. Its overall NeoScore is 8.2, making it especially compelling for photography, display quality, and connectivity.
Technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is NeoTeo's technical index: it weighs each phone's verified specifications and compares them with those of the phones of its time.
8.21
/10
Prices in United States
Selected variant
8 GB / 256 GB / Global / SM-S918B
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, Stylus Support
- 5.5
- Weight 234 g
- 3.1
- Resistance Features IP68
- 8.5
- Usable Surface 89.9 %
- 9.4
- Body Thickness 8.9 mm
- 6.2
Performance & hardware
8.2
- AnTuTu Score 1,521,862
- 6.5
- RAM Capacity 12 GB
- 7.1
- Storage Type UFS 4.0
- 10.0
- Processor Process Size 4 nm
- 8.5
- Maximum Storage Capacity 1 TB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 3.36 GHz
- 9.2
- RAM Type LPDDR5X
- 10.0
Camera
8.8
- Sensor Size 1/1.3″
- 8.5
- Aperture f/1.7
- 8.5
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 200 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3 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
- 10.0
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
7.7
- Battery Capacity 5,000 mAh
- 8.9
- Fast Charge Power 45 W
- 7.0
- Wireless charging power 15 W
- 5.9
- Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- 5.7
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- Design & display
- 8.01
- Performance & hardware
- 8.2
- Camera
- 8.77
- Connectivity
- 8.48
- Battery & charging
- 7.67
- NeoScore rank
- #219 / 6247
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 TB
- 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
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
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
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
- Reverse wireless charging power
- 4.5 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 19.5:9
- Display Technology
- Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,750 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.8″
- 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, Stylus Support
- Integrated Projector
- No
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
- Widevine L1
- 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
- Max. download speed
- 10,000 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 3,000 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 3
- Audio Features
- Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE
Technical
- Model numbers
- SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS
Product codes
- EAN
- 8806094923308
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung ISOCELL HP2
- Resolution
- 200 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.3″
- Pixel Size
- 0.6 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung ISOCELL HP2
- Resolution
- 200 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.3″
- 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
- 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
Rear telephoto camera, 3x
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX754
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.52″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX754
- Resolution
- 10 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.52″
- Pixel Size
- 1.12 µm
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3 x
- Aperture
- f/2.4
Rear ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX564
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony IMX564
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.55″
- Pixel Size
- 1.4 µm
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2.2
Front camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5K3LU
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/3.19″
- 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
- 1/3.19″
- 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+
Camera system
- DxOMark Score
- 140 points
Review
- DxOMark Score
- 140 points
Product gallery
09Variant details
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Markets
- Global
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Model codes
- SM-S918B
- Market codes
- Global
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