Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 59990 | Rs. 189999 |
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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 is Rs. 59990. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) is Rs. 189999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB)'s 6.9 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) has display density of 500 PPI & Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus has only 390 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.7% than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus's ~ 88.9%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20.5:9.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB)'s larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus's lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) has more Internal Memory (1 TB) than Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB)'s 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus'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 16 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (16GB RAM + 1TB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | S23 Plus | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Security Updates | 7 years | |
| Release Date | February 01, 2023 | February 25, 2026 |
| In The Box | Headset, Charging Cable, Sim Ejector Pin | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 76.2 x 157.8 x 7.6 mm | 78.1 x 163.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 214 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X (16M 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 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 390 PPI | ~ 500 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.9% | ~ 90.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Brightness | 2600 nits (peak) | |
| Features | Always-on display, HDR10+, 1750nits Peak Brightness | DX anti-reflective coating, Privacy Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| 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 | 5G 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), 5G 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v6.0 |
| 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, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Galaxy AI, Circle to Search with Google, Photo Assist, Creative Studio, Bixby | |
| 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 | Samsung Care+, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet, S Pen included, Redesigned Vapor Chamber, UWB (Ultra Wideband), Samsung DeX 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/1.4 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/2.9 (Telephoto) periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) (ultrawide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady vide |
| 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 | Optical Zoom 3x and 5x, Optical Quality Zoom 2x and 10x, Digital Zoom up to 100x, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K, 1080p |
| 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) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v13 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | One UI 5.1 | ONE UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.74 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 | 2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 840 |
| 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 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| 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, 60W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | Yes, 25W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 4.5W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Video Playback Time | 31 hours | |