Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 67949 | Rs. 129999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 01, 2023. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 67949. The launch Date of the second phone is January 22, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is Rs. 129999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has display density of 498 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has better screen to body ratio of ~ 92.5% than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s ~ 88.9%. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB)'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 has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 13 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (8GB RAM + 512GB) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | India |
| Model | S23 Plus | SM-S938B, SM-S938B/DS, SM-S938U, SM-S938U1, SM-S938W, SM-S938N, SM-S9380, SM-S938E, SM-S938E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| SAR | 1.26 W/kg (Head) 0.64 W/kg (Body) | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 01, 2023 | January 22, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Stylus Pen, Data Cable (Type C to C), Sim Ejection Pin | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 157.8 x 7.6 mm | 77.6 x 162.8 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 218 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | No |
| Qwerty | No | |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Titanium Silverblue, Titanium Black, Titanium Whitesilver, Titanium Gray |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 498 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 92.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Features | Always-on display, HDR10+, 1750nits Peak Brightness | HDR10+, 2600 nits (Peak), Always-on Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Curved Display | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA/Sub6 | TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 7, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, 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, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| 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 | Photo Assist, Notes Assist, Drawing Assist, Circle to Search, Google Gemini (AI Mobile), 7 Years of Major OS Updates and 7 Years of Security Updates, Titanium Frame, Samsung Care+, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, S Pen Included, Glass Front (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), Glass Back (Corning Gorilla Armor 2), Titanium Frame (Grade 5), Stereo Speakers, DisplayPort 1.2, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX, Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel 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 (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, Multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x Optical Zoom 50 MP ƒ/3.4 (Telephoto) 111mm (Periscope Telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x Optical Zoom 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (Ultrawide), 0.7µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady Video |
| 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 | Bixby Vision, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Video, Upto 100X Digital Zoom |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 24/30 fps UHD, 4K @ 120/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 240/30/60 fps FHD |
| 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 (Wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.32 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 | 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| 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 | 4700 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W Fast Charging PD3.0, 65% in 30 min |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 31 hours | |