Samsung is known for producing the best flagships for a lot of people and the new Galaxy S23 series is no exception. In this comparison, we will be looking at the main differences between the Samsung Galaxy S23, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. All three devices run on Android 13 with Samsung’s custom One UI and are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform running at a maximum frequency of 3.36 GHz. Let’s dive into the details.
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Table of Contents
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm, 168 g |
157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm, 196 g |
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm, 234 g |
| DISPLAY | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels (Full HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340p (Full HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3088p (Quad HD+), Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.36 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.36 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, octa-core 3.36 GHz |
| MEMORY | 8 GB RAM, 128 GB – 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 8 GB RAM, 512 GB | 8 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 256 GB – 12 GB RAM, 512 GB – 12 GB RAM, 1 TB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 13, One UI | Android 13, One UI | Android 13, One UI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 50 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 Single 12 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Triple 50 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.8 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 Single 12 MP f/2.2 front camera |
Quad 200 + 10 + 10 + 12 MP, f/1.7 + f/4.9 + f/2.4 + f/2.2 Single 12 MP f/2.2 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3900 mAh, fast charging 25W and Qi wireless charging 15W | 4700 mAh, Fast Charging 45W, Qi wireless charging 15W | 5000 mAh, Fast Charging 45W, Qi wireless charging 15W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | 5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, Qi reverse wireless charging 4.5W, IP68 waterproof | 5G, optional dual SIM, optional eSIM, Qi reverse wireless charging 4.5W, IP68 waterproof | 5G, dual SIM, reverse wired charging, IP68 waterproof |
Design
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a sleek and stylish design with a metal frame and a glass back. It measures 146.3 x 70.9 x 7.6 mm and weighs 168 g. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has a slightly larger design with dimensions of 157.8 x 76.2 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 196 g. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a premium glass design with a metal frame and is the largest of the three devices with dimensions of 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm and a weight of 234 g. All three devices are IP68 certified for water and dust resistance. The vanilla version and the Plus variant look more beautiful to me, and they are also more compact, especially the former (one of the most compact devices out there).
Display
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 6.1-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has a similar Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a 6.6-inch diagonal and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the largest display of the three devices with a Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and a 6.8-inch diagonal with a Quad HD+ resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels. All three devices have a 120 Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ certification. The Ultra variant is definitely better due to its higher resolution and other specifications. Further, it is the only one with S Pen.
Specs & Software
All of these phones are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 mobile platform in a special version customized for Galaxy flagships with a higher clock frequency: it reaches 3.36 GHz. With the Ultra variant, you can get the best memory configurations, including 12 GB of RAM and up to 12 TB of native UFS 4.0 storage. All the phones run Android 13 out of the box, with One UI 5.1 on top.
Camera
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a triple camera setup consisting of a 50 MP main camera, a 10 MP telephoto lens, and a 12 MP ultrawide camera. It also has a single 12 MP front camera. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has a similar camera setup. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the most advanced camera setup of the three devices with a quad-camera setup consisting of a 200 MP main camera, a 10 MP periscope lens with 10x optical zoom, a 10 MP ultrawide camera, and a 12 MP periscope camera. It also has a single 12 MP front camera. The Ultra is the only one with a periscope and it boasts a better main camera.
Battery
The Samsung Galaxy S23 has a 3900 mAh battery with fast charging of 25W and Qi wireless charging of 15W. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has a larger 4700 mAh battery with fast charging of 45W and Qi wireless charging of 15W. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the largest battery of the three devices with a 5000 mAh battery and fast charging of 45W and Qi wireless charging of 15W.
Price
The Samsung Galaxy S23 starts at $800 or €950, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus starts at $950 or €1200 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra starts at $1100 or €1400. The prices vary depending on the market and the storage capacity of the device. Which one would you pick?
Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: PRO and CONS
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
PRO
- Periscope sensor
- S Pen
- Bigger battery
- Wider display
CONS
- Price
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
PRO
- Great design
- Good quality price ratio
- Same hardware as the Ultra
- Satisfying battery
CONS
- Nothing particular
Samsung Galaxy S23
PRO
- More compact
- Good design
- More affordable
CONS
- Smaller battery
- Inferior hardware
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