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Galaxy S23 Ultra vs 13T

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Winner

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra wins this one, taking display and camera decisively. Against the 13T it's also the sounder buy at $16.98 per month of safe use.

Value Score: Galaxy S23 Ultra 76 · 13T 69 — 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 Ultra $339
Buy with care$16.98/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Feb 20262028
Xiaomi 13T $350
Buy with care$12.84/mo
2023◆ Buy-by Sep 20262028

Category by category

Display
Galaxy S23 Ultra 9013T 70

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 Ultra 8513T 75

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

Camera
Galaxy S23 Ultra 9613T 79

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

Battery
Galaxy S23 Ultra 8013T 80

Battery capacities are close enough not to decide this.

Software longevity
Galaxy S23 Ultra 2413T 32

The 13T is supported until Sep 2028 — 7 months longer than the Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Value
Galaxy S23 Ultra 7613T 69

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

Full spec table
SpecGalaxy S23 Ultra13T
Price (street)$339$350
Display6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, LTPO 1–120Hz, 1750 nits peak6.67-inch AMOLED, 2712 x 1220, 144Hz
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyMediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
RAM8GB/12GB8GB/12GB
Storage256GB/512GB/1TB256GB
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Charging45W wired, 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless67W wired
Rear cameras200MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 10MP telephoto 3x, 10MP periscope 10x50MP main, 12MP ultra-wide, 50MP telephoto 2x
Dimensions163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm162.2 × 75.7 × 8.5 mm
Weight234 g197 g
Water resistanceIP68IP68
Supported untilFeb 2028Sep 2028
Galaxy S23 Ultra full verdict →13T full verdict →Longevity master board →

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