Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Comparison
  • OS updates until 2027 (2+ years remaining) updates
  • Security patches until 2028 (3+ years) updates

Predecessor Comparison

Here's how Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra compares with its predecessor Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G:

Advantages of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

  • This phone is powered by a better chipset: Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy, compared to the predecessor's Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Gen 1. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.
  • This phone is powered by a better chipset: Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy, compared to the predecessor's Samsung Exynos 2200. This means faster processing and improved overall performance.

Drawbacks Compared to Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G

  • Battery capacity remains the same as the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G, offering no improvement.
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Size

Credit Card Width: 78.1 mm Height: 163.4 mm
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has dimensions of 163.4 mm (height) × 78.1 mm (width) × 8.9 mm (thickness). For comparison, you can see the size of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra next to a standard credit card measuring 85.6 × 53.98 mm for an easy size reference.
The diagram shows the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and a standard credit card in accurate proportions to each other, but not at their real-life size on your display.

Battery Analysis & Comparison

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This smartphone has a battery that's

+4.3% (+206mAh)

compared to other Flagship models
Average: 4,794mAh | Current: 5,000mAh

TOP 3 Flagship Devices By Battery Capacity

Last 4 years

Smartphones using Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy chipset

Released

2023 February 01

NFC

Yes

Initial OS

Android 13

Details

Android 13, One UI 5.1

Major update cycle

4 years

Security update cycle

5 years

Card slot

No

Charger in the box

No

Body
Dimensions

163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm

Weight

234 g

IP Rating

IP68, Waterproof up to 1.5 meters depth for 30 minutes

SIM

Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM 2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by

Details

Glass back from Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and aluminum frame

Colors

Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender

Display
Protection

Gorilla Glass Victus 2

Tech

Dynamic AMOLED 2X

Refresh rate

120Hz

Brightness

1750nits

Size

6.8 inches, 114.3 cm2 89.5% screen-to-body ratio

Screen to Body Ratio

89.50%

Resolution

1440 x 3088 pixels 501 ppi density

Always-on display, HDR10+

Performance
Chipset - V1

Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy

Nanometer

4 nm

GPU

Adreno 740

Internal Storage

UFS 4.0

CPU

Octa-core 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510

RAM/Storage V1 8GB/256GB
RAM/Storage V2 12GB/256GB
RAM/Storage V3 12GB/512GB
RAM/Storage V4 12GB/1024GB
Battery
Capacity

5000mAh

Wired charging

45W

Wireless charging

10 W

Specs

Non-removable Li-Ion
Charges from 1% to 65% in 30 min advertised
Wireless Qi/PMA 10W
Reverse Wireless 4.5W
PD3.0

USB

USB Type-C 3.2, OTG

Cameras
Main

200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm wide, 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm periscope telephoto, 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm telephoto, 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ ultrawide, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video

OIS

Yes

Features

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video

8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

Selfie

12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm wide, Dual Pixel PDAF

Selfie Video

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps

Sound
Stereo

Stereo speakers and sound

Quality

32-bit/384kHz, Tuned by AKG

3.5mm jack

No

FM Radio

No

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE

Misc
GPS

GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO

Sensors

Ultrasonic fingerprint under display, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

WLAN

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

WiFi 6/7

WiFi 6E

5G

Yes

Price

€ 1,399.00 / $ 1,199.99 / £ 1,249.00 / C$ 1,649.98 / ₹ 124,999

What are the key specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

It is powered by the Qualcomm SnapDragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy, fitted with a 6.8 inch display, a battery with 5000 mAh capacity and a main camera sensor of 200MP.

Does this device support NFC?

Yes, it has an NFC chip and can handle contactless payments and other functions that require it.

Does the box include a charger?

There is no charger in the box.