12+ 5G vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this one, taking performance and camera decisively. Against the 12+ 5G it's also the sounder buy at $16.94 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 12+ 5G 68 · 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.

Realme 12+ 5G $215

Buy with care$10.50/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Mar 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra $339

Buy with care$16.94/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

12+ 5G 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

12+ 5G 52Galaxy S23 Ultra 85

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

Camera

12+ 5G 67Galaxy S23 Ultra 96

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera system (4 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

12+ 5G 80Galaxy S23 Ultra 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity

12+ 5G 24Galaxy S23 Ultra 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

12+ 5G 68Galaxy S23 Ultra 76

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.94 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	12+ 5G	Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price (street)	$215	$339
Display	6.67-inch curved AMOLED, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak
Chipset	MediaTek Dimensity 7050 (6nm)	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	128GB/256GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	67W wired SUPERVOOC	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x
Dimensions	162.3 × 75.1 × 7.9 mm	163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight	190 g	234 g
Water resistance	IP54	IP68
Supported until	Mar 2028	Feb 2028

12+ 5G full verdict →Galaxy S23 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

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