Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads
by 10 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S23 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy S22. Battery: 59.7 vs 75.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S22
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Protection
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 6.1" | 6.8"Better |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1080 x 2340 | 1440 x 3088Better |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1300 nits | 1750 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 422 ppi | 501 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Close match | Yes | Yes |
Display Protection Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2Better |
RAM
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Single)
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
RAM Type Different | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
CPU Clock Different | 2.8GHz | 3.36GHz |
CPU Cores Close match | 8 | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Different | 1x2.8GHz + 3x2.50GHz + 4x1.8GHz | 1x3.36GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 3x2.0GHz |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 881428 | 1241531Better |
Geekbench (Single) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1500 | 2000Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 3800 | 5400Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 256GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe; Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Xclipse 920 - Europe; Adreno 730 - ROW | Adreno 740 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceDigital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 50MP | 200MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP | 200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1/1.56 | 1/1.3Better |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | f/1.8 | f/1.7Better |
Optical Zoom Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 3x | 10xBetter |
Digital Zoom Different | 30x | 100x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 10MP | 12MPBetter |
Front Sensor Different | 10MP 1/3.24" front camera | 12MP 1/3.2" front camera |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Different | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S23 Ultra generally outperforms Galaxy S22 across key categories. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) vs Exynos 2200 (4 nm) - Europe; Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) - ROW This makes Galaxy S23 Ultra the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S22 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S23 Ultra excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy S22 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 55,020 | ≈ Rs 120,929 |
| PTA | -- | Rs 178,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S22 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores higher overall once each category is weighted, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Display Protection (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy S22: non-PTA approximately Rs 55,020; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 120,929; PTA Rs 178,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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