Category Breakdown
Camera
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Main sensor resolution (200 MP)
WinsBattery
≈ Tie
Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
13 Ultra
Wired charging speed (90W)
WinsPerformance
13 Ultra
AnTuTu benchmark (1,268,538 pts)
WinsDisplay
Galaxy S23 Ultra
Screen size (6.8")
WinsWeight
13 Ultra
Total weight (227g)
WinsValue
13 Ultra
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Galaxy S23 Ultra | 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.8" | 6.73" | |
| 1,440 × 3,088 | 1,440 × 3,200 | |
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 120Hz | 120Hz | |
| 1,750 nits | 2,600 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Quad | |
| 10x | 5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | |
| 1,241,531 | 1,268,538 | |
| 3,790 | — | |
| 12 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 90W | |
| 15W | 50W | |
Build | ||
| 234g | 227g | |
| 8.9mm | 9.1mm | |
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), eco leather back, aluminum frame | |
| IP68 | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Highest resolution main camera.