Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 3088 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 49999 (Buy Now) | Rs. 121000 (Buy Now) |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 121000.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.1 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.8 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) has Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) has display density of 501 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 89.5% than Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s ~ 88.1%. Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 13.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 512GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 01, 2023 | February 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm | 78.1 x 163.4 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 168 g | 233 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3088 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 501 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.1% | ~ 89.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, 1750nits Peak Brightness | Always-on Display, 1750 nits (peak) Brightness, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | Yes | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile), Embedded-SIM Support | S Pen included, Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/384kHz Audio, Tuned by AKG, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Bixby Natural Language Commands and Dictation, Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard Certified), Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support, AI Mobile (Galaxy Mobile) |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.94", 1.0µm, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.3", 0.6µm, Laser AF 10 MP ƒ/4.9 (Telephoto) 230mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm,10x optical zoom 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.52", 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| Camera Sensor | ISOCELL HP2 | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | AR Zone, Bixby Vison, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow Mo, Video | AR Zone, Bixby Vision, Director's View, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Video Feature: Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Super Slow-Mo, Video, Optical Zoom at 3x and 10x , Digital Zoom up to 100x |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | One UI 5.1 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 740 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3900 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 99 hours | |