Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Category Average
Verdict
Our overall take, at a glance
Key takeaways
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads Category Average overall by 71 points (71 vs 0 out of 100).
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra stands out on Display Size: 6.8 in, Display Pixel density: 501 PPI, Display Refresh rate: 120 Hz.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads overall
$1,199 at launch
Why it stands out
- Display Size: 6.8 in
- Display Pixel density: 501 PPI
- Display Refresh rate: 120 Hz
In-depth analysisAI
AI-generated from the cited sources — may be incomplete or inaccurate; verify important details before deciding · generated Jun 2026.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is an S-Series flagship smartphone from Samsung Electronics, released in February 2023. It features improvements over previous models and includes support for a bundled stylus (1).
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Pros
- Features a high-resolution main camera of 200 megapixels, which allows for better low-light photos and cropping without loss of resolution (4).
- Supports pressure sensitive stylus use, and the stylus tucks into the phone (2).
- Has an IP68 rating for water and dust protection (2).
- Includes multiple telephoto lenses: 3x, ultra-wide, and a 10x optical telephoto lens (4).
Cons
- The camera array design has visible rings that may collect dust (3).
- The performance of the 10x zoom varies, and close-up images or videos might not be as sharp as anticipated (4).
Performance
Higher benchmark score = faster
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra1,287,951
Category Average1,281,457
Benchmark score — a measured indicator of raw performance, not a guarantee of real-world speed.
Battery capacity
Larger cell — a hardware spec, not battery life
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra5,000 mAh
Category Average4,740 mAh
Capacity is the raw battery size. Real-world battery life depends just as much on the processor, software and display.
Physical Comparison
Weigh them up, then compare real dimensions in 3D
Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraCategory Average
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is 34 g (17%) heavier than Category Average.
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