Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S23+
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Galaxy S23+ — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S23+: the key differences
The Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S23+ launched in the same year (2023) as part of the same generation, so they share a great deal — but they are aimed at different buyers.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S23 Ultra offers more RAM — up to 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S23 Ultra has the larger battery, 5,000 mAh vs 4,700 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S23 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz; Galaxy S23+ — 6.6″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S23 Ultra — 200 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP; Galaxy S23+ — 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide).
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S23+ is lighter at 196 g (vs 234 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S23 Ultra — $1199; Galaxy S23+ — $999.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S23+ |
|---|---|---|
| Release | February 2023 | February 2023 |
| Display | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz | 6.6″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1440 × 3088 (500 ppi) | 1080 × 2340 (393 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 / 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB | 256 / 512 GB |
| Main camera | 200 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP | 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh |
| Charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 13 (up to 15) | Android 13 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm | 157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 196 g |
| Build | Glass Victus 2 + Armor Aluminum | Glass Victus 2 + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $1199 | $999 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.