Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra – Specs Comparison and Differences

ByOpe Yemi Last updated Samsung Comparison

Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra based on their specifications. As well as the major differences between the two devices.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Specs

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
DESIGN AND DISPLAYSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
Screen Size6.1-inches6.8-inches
Display TypeDynamic AMOLED 2XDynamic AMOLED 2X
High Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz
Screen Resolution2340 x 1080 pixels3088 x 1440 pixels
Pixel Density425 PPI500 PPI
Brightness1750 nits1750 nits
Weight168 grams234 grams
Height146.3 mm163.4 mm
Width70.9 mm78.1 mm
Thickness7.6 mm8.9 mm
Front/Display MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Side/Frame MaterialArmor AluminumArmor Aluminum
Back MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Water ResistantIP68IP68
Stylus PenNoYes
Available ColorPhantom Black,
Cream,
Green,
Lavender,
Lime,
Graphite		Phantom Black,
Cream,
Green,
Lavender,
Lime,
Red,
Sky Blue,
Graphite
NETWORKSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
2GYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
Sim TypeNano and eSIMNano and eSIM
OPERATING SYSTEMSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
UI VersionOne UI 5.1One UI 5.1
OS VersionAndroid 13Android 13
PROCESSOR/CHIPSETSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
Processor Type4nm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 24nm, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
Processor SpeedOcta-core,
1 (3.36 GHz Cortex-X3),
2 (2.80 GHz Cortex-A715),
2 (2.80 GHz Cortex-A710),
and
3 (2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)		Octa-core,
1 (3.36 GHz Cortex-X3),
2 (2.80 GHz Cortex-A715),
2 (2.80 GHz Cortex-A710),
and
3 (2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Graphics ProcessorAdreno 740Adreno 740
REAR CAMERASamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
Main (wide)50 MP, f/1.8 with OIS and Dual Pixel PDAF200 MP, f/1.7 with OIS, Laser AF, multi-directional PDAF
Ultrawide12 MP, f/2.2 with Dual Pixel PDAF12 MP, f/2.2 with Dual Pixel PDAF
Telephoto10 MP, f/2.4 with OIS and 3x Optical Zoom10 MP, f/2.4 with OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, and 3x Optical Zoom
Periscope TelephotoNo10 MP, f/4.9 with OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF, and 10x Optical Zoom
MacroNoNo
DepthNoNo
Video Recording8K @24/30fps,
4K @30/60fps,
1080P @30/60/240fps,
1080P @960fps,
HDR10+,
Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS		8K @24/30fps,
4K @30/60fps,
1080P @30/60/240fps,
1080P @960fps,
HDR10+,
Stereo Sound Recording, gyro-EIS
FRONT CAMERASamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
Wide12 MP, f/2.212 MP, f/2.2
UltrawideNoNo
Video Recording4K @30/60fps,
1080P @30fps		4K @30/60fps,
1080P @30fps
MEMORYSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
RAM8GB8GB,
12GB
Internal Storage128GB – UFS 3.1,
256GB – UFS 4.0,
512GB – UFS 4.0		256GB – UFS 4.0,
512GB – UFS 4.0,
1TB – UFS 4.0
microSD CardNoNo
BATTERYSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
TypeLi-Ion Non-removableLi-Ion Non-removable
Capacity3900 mAh5000 mAh
Wired Charging25 Watts, PD 3.045 Watts, PD 3.0
Wireless Charging15 Watts, Qi/PMA15 Watts, Qi/PMA
Reverse Wireless Charging4.5 Watts4.5 Watts
SENSORSSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
AccelerometerYesYes
ProximityYesYes
CompassYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerYesYes
FingerprintUnder Display, UltrasonicUnder Display, Ultrasonic
CONNECTIVITYSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
Bluetoothv5.3, A2DP, LEv5.3, A2DP, LE
USBType-C 3.2Type-C 3.2
GPSGPS,
BDS,
GLONASS,
GALILEO		GPS,
BDS,
GLONASS,
GALILEO
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e,
tri-Band,
Wi-Fi Direct		Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e,
tri-Band,
Wi-Fi Direct
NFCYesYes
Samsung PayYesYes
Samsung DeXYesYes
BixbyYesYes
MULTIMEDIASamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
LoudspeakerYes, Stereo SpeakersYes, Stereo Speakers
FM RadioNoNo
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
AVAILABILITYSamsung S23Samsung S23 Ultra
Announced Date1st of February 20231st of February 2023
Released Date17th of February 202317th of February 2023

4 Main Differences Between Samsung Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra

1.) Display

The Galaxy S23 is 6.1 inches while Samsung S23 Ultra is 6.8 inches in screen size which is the same screen size as their predecessors.

Samsung 23 Ultra features a Quad HD+ screen resolution at 3088 x 1440 pixels while the regular Galaxy S23 feature a screen resolution of 2340 x 1080 pixels (Full HD+)

This translates to a Pixel Density of 425 PPI for the S23 and a Pixel Density of 500 PPI for the S23 Ultra.

Both devices are equipped with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X panel, an LTPO display with a variable high refresh rate that can go between 48Hz to 120Hz for the S23 and 1Hz to 120Hz for the S23 Ultra.

The S23 Ultra also supports Stylus Pen while the S23 does not. The S23 Ultra is available in 2 more colors (Sky Blue and Red) than the S23.

2.) Battery

Samsung S23 Ultra is packed with a big 5000 mAh battery capacity with 45 watts fast charging speed while Samsung S23 is packed with a 3900 mAh battery capacity with 25 watts fast charging speed capability.

3.) Internal Storage

Both devices come with 3 internal storage options. For the Samsung S23, it includes 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB while for the S23 Ultra, it includes 256GB, 512GB, and 1TB.

The S23’s internal storage base model – the 128GB is UFS 3.1. Its 256GB and 512GB as well as all the S23 Ultra’s internal storage options are UFS 4.0. For clarity, UFS 4.0 storage is about 2 times faster in read and write than the UFS 3.1 storage.

4.) Rear Camera

At the back, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a Quad set up which comprises a 200MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto, and 10MP periscope telephoto while the Galaxy S23 comes with a triple camera set up which comprises 50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, and 10MP telephoto.

Samsung S23 vs Samsung S23 Ultra: Price in Nigeria

Samsung S23 starts at NGN 611,000 for the 8GB/128GB and up to NGN 656,000 for the 8GB/256GB variants.

While the Samsung S23 Ultra starts at NGN 946,000 for 8GB/256GB and up to NGN 1,031,000 for 12GB/512GB.

You may also be interested in the comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

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