Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
Galaxy S25 Edge
AnTuTu benchmark (2,147,084 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Screen size (6.8")
WinsWeight
Galaxy S25 Edge
Total weight (163g)
WinsValue
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.1/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S25 Edge |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.8" | 6.7" | |
| 1,440 × 3,088 | 1,440 × 3,120 | |
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,750 nits | — | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Quad | Dual | |
| 10x | — | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Samsung DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support, accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| 1,241,531 | 2,147,084 | |
| — | 9,391 | |
| 3,790 | 6,473 | |
| 12 GB | 12 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 3,900 mAh | |
| 45W | 25W | |
| 15W | 15W | |
Build | ||
| 234g | 163g | |
| 8.9mm | 5.8mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front, titanium frame, glass back | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Highest resolution main camera.