Compare the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, S23 Plus, and S23
Compare all S23 smartphones
Compare the Galaxy S23, S23 Plus, and S23 Ultra
Samsung S23 Ultra | Samsung S23 Plus | Samsung S23 | |
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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
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.
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.
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
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%.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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: 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
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.