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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) vs OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs OnePlus 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare OnePlus 12 X Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) 10Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.82"
AMOLED

1140x3168

50
MP

32mp

24GB
RAM

Octa-core

5400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)

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!

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) vs 12 (1TB/24GB)} 12 Advantages OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3%
Thinner
vs9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+1440x3088 pixels23%
Higher resolution screen
vs1140x3168 pixels
+501 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs494 PPI
+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP43%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 50MP + 64MP + 48MP
+1/1.3" inches10%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.43" inches
+Android 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 14
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP55 certified
3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12GB LPDDR5Xvs+24GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
234 grams (8.19 ounces)vs+220 grams (7.7 ounces)6%
Lighter
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
6.8"vs+6.82"1%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/1.7 (aperture)vs+f/1.6 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 32MP166%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
5000 mAhvs+5400 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
45Wvs+100W122%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] is newer and faster
5.3 + A2DP/LEvs+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

38 Common items in both devices
1TB (965GB available) / 1TB (968GB available)
UFS 4.0
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10
120Hz
Digital and optical zoom
+31 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
ModelGalaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)加 12 (CPH2573, CPH2581, CPH2583, PJD110)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandSamsungOnePlus
Release date2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/202312/11/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)75.8 x 164.3 millimeters (2.98 x 6.47 in)
Weight234 grams (8.19 ounces)220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP55 certified: dust resistant and protection from short-term exposure to water jets

📲 Display

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.82" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1140x3168 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)501 PPI494 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
600nits[typ], 4500nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 15feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0 / 7.0OxygenOS 14 (Global)
ColorOS 14 (China)

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (SM8650-AB) (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Dual-core)
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Dual-core)
3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
Octa-core, 4 processors:
1x 3.3GHz ARM Cortex-X4 (Single-core)
3x 3.15GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Triple-core)
2x 2.96GHz ARM Cortex-A720 (Dual-core)
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A520 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno 750
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1812759 (v10)
Geekbench: 5124 (v6)
GFXBench: 157fps (ES 3.1 offscreen 1080p)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR5X24GB LPDDR5
Internal storage1TB (965GB available)
UFS 4.0
1TB (968GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1920 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
International:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
India, China:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)International:
SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
India, China:
SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE 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
LTE Cat20
VoLTE
International:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 48)
India, China:
LTE (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
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
(triple camera)
50 megapixels
64MP periscope telephoto f/2.670mm1/2"0.7µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom
48MP ultrawide f/2.214mm114°1/2"0.8µmPDAF
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)23mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/1.43" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras8K@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+
8K@24fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/240/480fps
Slow motion
Dolby Vision
Hasselblad Color Calibration
Sony sensor

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)21mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.74" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation3 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5400 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
100W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
50W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Silky Black, Flowy Emerald, Silver (Glacial White)

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)OnePlus 12 (1TB/24GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)1.18W/kg (head), 0.68W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)feature not registered
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