Phone Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Detailed side-by-side comparison of Samsung Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra. Compare specifications, camera, battery, performance, and more.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
From $449.50
★ 4.6
Winner
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
From $999.99
★ 4.7
Quick Verdict
Based on our comparison, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in several key areas including larger display and more ram. However, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra remains a strong contender and may be the better choice if you prioritize different features.
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want:
- Great value
- Reliable performance
Choose Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want:
- Larger display
- More RAM
Detailed Specifications
Specification
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Display
Screen Size
6.8 inches
6.9 inches
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi)
1440 x 3120 pixels (~498 ppi)
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Armor 2, Mohs level 6
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715/A710 + 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 830 (1200 MHz)
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
Android 15, One UI 8, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Camera
Main Camera
200MP f/1.7 (wide) with PDAF, OIS; 10MP f/2.4 (telephoto) 3x zoom with PDAF, OIS; 10MP f/4.9 (periscope) 10x zoom with PDAF, OIS; 12MP f/2.2 (ultrawide) with dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
200MP f/1.7 (wide) with multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 10MP f/2.4 67mm (telephoto) 3x zoom; 50MP f/3.4 111mm (periscope telephoto) 5x zoom; 50MP f/1.9 120° (ultrawide) with dual pixel PDAF
Video
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, gyro-EIS
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh Li-Ion
5000 mAh Li-Ion
Wired Charging
45W wired (PD3.0, 65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi), 4.5W reverse wireless
45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless (Qi2 Ready), 4.5W reverse wireless
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Memory
RAM
8GB / 12GB
12GB / 16GB
Card Slot
No
No
Body
Dimensions
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm
Weight
234 g
218 g
Build
Glass front/back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), armor aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Armor 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), titanium frame (grade 5)
Water Resistance
IP68 (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
IP68 (1.5m for 30 min)
Connectivity
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
Yes
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG
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