Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) vs Sony Xperia C (C2304)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Sony Xperia C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/23/2023 2:51 AM, updated: 3/17/2024 11:48 AM

Compare Sony Xperia C X Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia C (C2304) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304)
+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR5X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+1TB (965GB available)482 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x3088 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+501 PPI128% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6.8"36% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP28 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.7 (aperture)53% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(front) 12MP38 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps70 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh109% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2390 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
234 grams (8.19 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)53% Lighter
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

15 Common items in both devices

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Xperia C (C2304)
Other model names	Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023	7/1/2013
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	234 grams (8.19 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.8" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x3088 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	501 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	120Hz	feature not registered
Display features	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
System version	Android 13	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 14	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 740	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9) Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1) GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1TB (965GB available) UFS 4.0	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1920 Mbps	42/11 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 200 megapixels 10MP periscope telephoto f/4.9230mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS10x-optical-zoom 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.52"1.12µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmPDAFSuper-Steady	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	20000x10000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.6µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Front camera (secondary)	12 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12.4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard) • S Pen (Stylus Pen): Bluetooth 2.8ms latency	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)