Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads
by 6 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S23 Ultra leads overall versus Galaxy S23. Display: 72.5 vs 83.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy S23
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Panel Type
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | 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 Close match | 1750 nits | 1750 nits |
Pixel Density Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 422 ppi | 501 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
Display Protection Close match | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
RAM
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceCPU Clock
CPU Cluster Speeds
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
RAM Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 8GB | 12GBBetter |
CPU Clock Close match | 3.36GHz | 3.36GHz |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 1x3.36GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 3x2.0GHz | 1x3.36GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 3x2.0GHz |
Benchmark Score Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1231075 | 1241531Better |
AnTuTu Score Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 1231075 | 1241531Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Samsung Galaxy S23 leads | 4950Better | 4927 |
Storage Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | 512GB | 1024GBBetter |
Storage Type Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0Better |
Chipset Close match | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
GPU Close match | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
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 | 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 + 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 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, 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 | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S23 Ultra generally outperforms Galaxy S23 across key categories. Battery Capacity: 5000mAh vs 3900mAh This makes Galaxy S23 Ultra the better choice for most users, though Galaxy S23 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 S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 71,400 | ≈ Rs 120,929 |
| PTA | Rs 97,000 | Rs 178,000 |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy S23 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 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Resolution (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantage), Benchmark Score (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 S23: non-PTA approximately Rs 71,400; PTA Rs 97,000. 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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