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Compare the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23 Plus, and S23

In February 2023, Samsung introduced the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra. When we compare the Samsung S23 to the S23 Plus, it's clear that the S23 Plus has a larger screen and battery. The S23 Ultra is the top model with the best cameras and the sharpest screen. In this comparison, you can read everything on the differences between these Samsung S23 smartphones.

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Compare the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra

Samsung S23 Ultra Samsung S23 Plus Samsung S23
Screen size 6.8 inches 6.6 inches 6.1 inches
Resolution screen Quad HD Full HD Full HD
Optical zoom 10x 3x 3x
S Pen stylus Yes No No
Availability 256GB, 512GB, 1TB 256GB, 512GB 128 and 256GB
Charging speed Fast Fast Average

Design and size

Compare the Samsung S23 Ultra

S23 Ultra: right angles

The Samsung S23 Ultra is the largest device from this series. The S23 Ultra is longer than 16cm and almost 8cm wide. This way, it's difficult to fit it in your pocket. Thanks to the right angles, this model looks the least like other devices from the S23 series. The rear cameras on the back aren't on a camera island, like with the S22 Ultra. For the color, you can choose between black, cream, green, and pink.

Difference between the S23 and S23 Plus

S23 Plus: medium-sized

The S23 Plus falls between the Ultra and the standard version in terms of size. The device is 16cm high and 7.6cm wide. This way, it's difficult to fit it in a small pocket. It stands out that the S23 Plus doesn't have a camera island anymore this year. That's the case with the S22 Plus. The camera of the S23 models look more alike. With the S23 Plus, you can also choose between a black, cream, green, or pink model.

Difference between S23 Plus and S23

S23: compact with rounded corners

Just like the S23 Plus, the S23 has rounded corners. The S23 is the smallest device from this series. This model is only 14.6cm high and 7cm wide. This currently makes it one of the most compact high-end smartphones. Just like the S23 Plus, the S23 doesn't have a camera island anymore. This way, Samsung deviates from the design of the Galaxy S22 which came before it. For the color, you can choose between black, cream, green, and pink.

Battery and charging

Samsung S23 Ultra vs Samsung S23 Plus

S23 Ultra: largest battery

The S23 Ultra has a large 5000mAh battery that easily lasts the whole day with average use. You can charge the battery with a separately sold 25 or 45W fast charger. The 45W fast charger also needs a suitable cable, so it's a bit more expensive. With this charger, you can charge your empty S23 Ultra about 61 to 70% within 30 minutes. With a 25W charger, that's about 50%.

Samsung S23 Plus vs Samsung S23

S23 Plus: fast charging with 45W

The S23 Plus has a 4700mAh battery. With average use, it lasts the whole day. You can also charge this model with a 45 or 25W fast charger. The same applies as to the S23 Ultra. You can also charge the S23 Plus about 61 to 70% within 30 minutes with a 45W charger. Samsung doesn't include a charger with these devices. Buy a fast charger as well when you order your S23 Plus.

Compare the Samsung S23 to the S23 Plus

S23: small battery, 25W fast charging

The S23 is the smallest device from this series, so it also has the smallest battery capacity. The small 3900mAh battery lasts the whole working day with average use. You can charge the Galaxy S23 with a separately sold 25W fast charger. You can charge the battery about 51 to 60% in 30 minutes. You can fully charge the battery is a bit more than an hour.

Cameras

Camera S23 Ultra vs S23 Plus

S23 Ultra: telephoto lens with 10 times optical zoom

The Galaxy S23 Ultra currently has the best cameras. This device has 4 rear cameras. The 200-megapixel standard lens is even better than that of the S23 and S23 Plus. This model also has an extra telephoto lens. This allows you to zoom in up to 10 times without losing any photo quality. This way, you can make sharp photos of a bird in your garden from a large distance. The cameras on the rear and the selfie camera have a night mode.

Compare the camera S23 to the S23 Ultra

S23 and S23 Plus: night mode and 3 times optical zoom

The cameras of the Galaxy S23 and S23 Plus are exactly the same. Both models have 3 rear cameras. With the 50-megapixel standard lens with night mode, you can take razor-sharp photos in low light in night mode. With the wide-angle lens, you can zoom out farther and you can fit a tall building or broad landscape in the photo. The telephoto lens zooms in up to 3 times while your photos stay sharp. It stands out that the selfie camera has a night mode as well. You can take sharp selfies in the dark too.

Screen

Compare the Samsung S23

S23 Ultra: 6.8-inch Quad HD

The S23 Ultra has the largest and sharpest screen of the Galaxy S23 series. You can comfortably watch your favorite movies and series on the large 6.8-inch Quad HD screen. Thanks to the high resolution, you can see the smallest details when you play a game. It's difficult to control the screen with 1 hand. You can control the screen of the S23 Ultra with the included S Pen stylus. This allows you to take notes and sketch accurately.

Samsung S23 Plus

S23 Plus: 6.6-inch Full HD

The S23 Plus has a 6.6-inch Full HD screen. This falls in between the S23 and S23 Ultra in terms of size. It's difficult to control this screen with 1 hand. The Full HD screen is less sharp than that of other smartphones from this price range. Colors still look vibrant on the energy-efficient AMOLED screen. The screen refreshes 120 times per second. This way, movements like scrolling and animations look smooth.

Samsung S23

S23: 6.1-inch Full HD

The Samsung S23 has a small 6.1-inch screen. This allows you to easily control this compact device with 1 hand. For the rest, the screen of the S23 is exactly the same as that of the S23 Plus. On this Full HD screen, you'll see vibrant colors on the AMOLED screen. With the high refresh rate, movements also look smooth on this device.

Speed and storage

Samsung S23 Ultra vs S23 Plus vs S23

S23 Ultra: very suitable for the most demanding tasks

The S23 Ultra runs on the 2nd generation Snapdragon 8 processor. That's the latest and currently most powerful processor. You can perform the most demanding tasks with this device. You can easily play demanding 3D games and edit photos and videos. You can choose an S23 Ultra model with 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB storage capacity. The 256GB version has 8GB RAM. The 512GB and 1TB models have 12GB RAM. All models are suitable for multitasking and for smoothly switching between different apps.

Samsung S23 comparison S23 Ultra and S23 Plus

S23 Plus: just as powerful, 256 or 512GB

The S23 Plus has the same processor as the Ultra version. This model also allows you to smoothly switch between different apps. You can perform the same demanding tasks with the S23 Plus as with the S23 Ultra. You can choose between a storage capacity of 256 or 512GB. Both version have 8GB RAM. Do you record many videos or do you like to download movies and series? Choose the S23 Plus with 512GB storage space.

S23 vs S23 Plus vs S23 Ultra

S23: 128 or 256GB

The S23 also has the 2nd generation Snapdragon 8 processor. That makes this device suitable for demanding tasks like 3D games and image editing. You can choose between an S23 model with 128 or 256GB storage space. Both versions have 8GB RAM. This way, you can quickly switch between different apps. Choose the 256GB version if you like to download series or if you install many apps.

Conclusion

Conclusion

The S23 Ultra offers more than the S23 and S23 Plus. The S23 Ultra has a sharper screen, better cameras, and a larger battery. There's little difference between the S23 and the S23 Plus. The S23 Plus has a larger screen and a longer battery life. Choose the S23 if you want a compact and powerful device.

Jeroen
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Jeroen Smartphone Expert.
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