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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Motorola Edge 30 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge 30 Ultra X Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) 16Points
6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra X
6.67"
POLED

1080x2400

200
MP

60mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4610
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)

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 256GB/8GB)} 16 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)} 11 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
+UFS 4.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 3.1
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+1440x3088 pixels72%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+501 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+6.8"2%
Larger screen
vs6.67"
+f/1.7 (aperture)12%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+Android 14Advantage
Android 14 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 12
+(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
+5000 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4610 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.2 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsIP52 certified
3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)vs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5Xvs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
234 grams (8.19 ounces)vs+199 grams (6.97 ounces)18%
Lighter
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)6%
Thinner
120Hzvs+144Hz20%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MPvs+(triple camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP13%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1/1.3" inchesvs+1/1.22" inches7%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 60MP4 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
45Wvs+125W178%
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.

33 Common items in both devices
256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (230GB available)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
HDR10+
Digital and optical zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
OIS: Optical stabilization
BSI sensor
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
ModelGalaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)Lenovo Edge 30 Ultra XT2241-2, Motorola Edge X
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/20239/8/2022
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)73.5 x 161.76 millimeters (2.89 x 6.37 in)
Weight234 grams (8.19 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)501 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz144Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1250nits[peak]
HDR10+
DCI-P3

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 12
Firmware updateAndroid 14feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0My UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (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, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1078623 (v9)
Geekbench: 4266 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 4.0
256GB (230GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
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)
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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
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)
200 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µm
12MP telephoto f/1.61.22µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution20000x10000 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/1.22" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel0.64µm 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+
4K@60fps
1080p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels60 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels10000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.61µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound with dual speakers
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 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.3 + A2DP/LE5.2 + 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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
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 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh4610 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
125W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
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: Interstellar Black, Starlight White
• Protective case included
• ThinkShield
• Ready For

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)feature not registered
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