Samsung Galaxy S25 leads
by 3 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S25 leads overall versus Galaxy S23 Ultra. Software: 62.9 vs 100.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize camera and display.
Samsung Galaxy S25
Best for users who prioritize performance and software.
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Spec table
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Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 6.8"Better | 6.2" |
Resolution Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1440 x 3088Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Samsung Galaxy S25 leads | 1750 nits | 2600 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 501 ppiBetter | 416 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Close match | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 12GB | 12GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Samsung Galaxy S25 leads | 3.36GHz | 4.47GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | Not available | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Samsung Galaxy S25 leads | 1x3.36GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 3x2.0GHz | 2x4.47GHz + 6x3.53GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy S25 leads | 1241531 | 2193701Better |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S25 leads | 1241531 | 2193701Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S25 leads | 4927 | 10050Better |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1024GBBetter | 512GB |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | UFS 4.0Better | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Samsung Galaxy S25 leads | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)Better |
GPU Different | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 (1200 MHz) |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Camera
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 200MPBetter | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 200MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter | 50MP + 12MP + 10MP |
Rear Sensor Size Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1/1.3Better | 1/1.56 |
Rear Aperture Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | f/1.7Better | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Close match | 3x | 3x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 8K@24/30fps, 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, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 12MP | 12MP |
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 | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Best Face, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S25 generally outperforms Galaxy S23 Ultra across key categories. Chipset: Qualcomm SM8750-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) vs Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) This makes Galaxy S25 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S23 Ultra may excel in specific areas.
Best for photographers and content creators. Galaxy S23 Ultra offers superior camera capabilities with strong display.
Best for users who prioritize performance and software. Galaxy S25 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S25 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 120,929 | ≈ Rs 120,380 |
| PTA | Rs 178,000 | Rs 150,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S25 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 S25 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S25 is the better choice overall, winning in 2 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S25 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S25 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: non-PTA approximately Rs 120,929; PTA Rs 178,000. Samsung Galaxy S25: non-PTA approximately Rs 120,380; PTA Rs 150,000. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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