Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S23 Ultra
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S23 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S23 vs Galaxy S23 Ultra: the key differences
The Galaxy S23 and Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 3,900 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S23 — 6.1″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz; Galaxy S23 Ultra — 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S23 — 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide); Galaxy S23 Ultra — 200 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP.
- ◆Charging: Galaxy S23 — 25 W; Galaxy S23 Ultra — 45 W.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S23 is lighter at 168 g (vs 234 g).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S23 — $799; Galaxy S23 Ultra — $1199.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Release | February 2023 | February 2023 |
| Display | 6.1″ Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120 Hz | 6.8″ Quad HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO 120 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 × 2340 (425 ppi) | 1440 × 3088 (500 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 / 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 / 256 GB | 256 / 512 GB / 1 TB |
| Main camera | 50 + 10 (tele 3×) + 12 MP (ultrawide) | 200 + 10 (3×) + 10 (10×) + 12 MP |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25 W | 45 W |
| OS | Android 13 (up to 15) | Android 13 (up to 15) |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 146.3 × 70.9 × 7.6 mm | 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 234 g |
| Build | Glass Victus 2 + Armor Aluminum | Glass Victus 2 + Armor Aluminum |
| Launch price | $799 | $1199 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.