13 Pro+ 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 13 Pro+ it's also the sounder buy at $16.82 per month of safe use.

Value Score: 13 Pro+ 64 · 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 13 Pro+ $320

Buy with care$12.41/mo

2024◆ Buy-by Aug 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra $339

Buy with care$16.82/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

13 Pro+ 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

13 Pro+ 56Galaxy S23 Ultra 85

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

Camera

13 Pro+ 79Galaxy S23 Ultra 96

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

Battery

13 Pro+ 84Galaxy S23 Ultra 80

5,200mAh vs 5,000mAh — the 13 Pro+ lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

13 Pro+ 31Galaxy S23 Ultra 24

The 13 Pro+ is supported until Aug 2028 — 6 months longer than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Value

13 Pro+ 64Galaxy S23 Ultra 76

Overall value goes to the Galaxy S23 Ultra at $16.82 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	13 Pro+	Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price (street)	$320	$339
Display	6.7-inch curved AMOLED, 2412x1080, 120Hz	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB/12GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,200 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	80W wired	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP telephoto 3x periscope, 8MP ultra-wide	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x
Dimensions	161.3 × 73.9 × 8.2 mm	163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight	190 g	234 g
Water resistance	IP65	IP68
Supported until	Aug 2028	Feb 2028

13 Pro+ full verdict →Galaxy S23 Ultra full verdict →Longevity master board →

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