Honor V40 5G (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Honor V40 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.72"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1236x2676
50
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.8"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3088
200
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
256GB (230GB available) / 256GB (218GB available) |
120Hz |
LED flash |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
5G SA/NSA / 5G Sub6 |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Model | V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10 | Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM) |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong, Taiwan | (Global, International) |
Brand | Honor | Samsung |
Release date | 1/22/2021 | 2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in) | 78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in) |
Weight | 186 grams (6.51 ounces) | 234 grams (8.19 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.72" inches | 6.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x3088 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 439 PPI | 501 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 800nits[peak] HDR10 | 1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 13 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 14 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 5.1 / 6.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | 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) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G77 MC9 | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9) Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1) GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 8GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1 | 256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 3000/1920 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | 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 |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71) |
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 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | 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 |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
📷 Camera | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm 2MP macro f/2.4 | (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 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 20000x10000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.56" inches | 1/1.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 0.6µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+ |
📸 Front camera | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.3 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 66W Wired fast charging | 45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver • Magic UI 4.0 • Screen protection film applied • TPU case included • Stereo speakers | • 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 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Honor V40 5G (256GB) | Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body) |