PhoneLifespan

Reno 11 vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this one, taking performance and display decisively. Against the Reno 11 it's also the sounder buy at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Reno 11 59 · Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Oppo Reno 11 $330
Buy with care$17.18/mo
2024◆ Buy-by Jan 20262028
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra $339
Buy with care$16.98/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display
Reno 11 70Galaxy S23 Ultra 90

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's screen is the better one — 6.8-inch dynamic amoled 2x, qhd+, ltpo 1–120hz, 1750 nits peak.

Performance
Reno 11 52Galaxy S23 Ultra 85

The Galaxy S23 Ultra's Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Reno 11 79Galaxy S23 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 3).

Battery
Reno 11 80Galaxy S23 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Reno 11 23Galaxy S23 Ultra 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value
Reno 11 59Galaxy S23 Ultra 76

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Full spec table
SpecReno 11Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price (street)$330$339
Display6.7-inch AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7050Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage128GB/256GB256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging67W wired45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras50MP main, 32MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x
Dimensions162.4 × 74.3 × 7.6 mm163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight182 g234 g
Water resistanceIP65IP68
Supported untilJan 2028Feb 2028
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