Galaxy S23+ vs Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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

Value Score: Galaxy S23+ 69 · 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.

Samsung Galaxy S23+ $206

Buy with care$10.32/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra $339

Buy with care$16.98/mo

2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028

Category by category

Display

Galaxy S23+ 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

Galaxy S23+ 85Galaxy S23 Ultra 85

Performance is a wash — same chip tier.

Camera

Galaxy S23+ 79Galaxy S23 Ultra 96

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

Battery

Galaxy S23+ 74Galaxy S23 Ultra 80

5,000mAh vs 4,700mAh — the Galaxy S23 Ultra lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Galaxy S23+ 24Galaxy S23 Ultra 24

Both phones' support windows end around the same time.

Value

Galaxy S23+ 69Galaxy S23 Ultra 76

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

Full spec table

Spec	Galaxy S23+	Galaxy S23 Ultra
Price (street)	$206	$339
Display	6.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz	6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
RAM	8GB	8GB/12GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAh
Charging	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless	45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Rear cameras	50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x	200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x
Dimensions	157.8 × 76.2 × 7.6 mm	163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight	196 g	234 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Supported until	Feb 2028	Feb 2028

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