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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)

Side by side comparison between Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

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6.8"
AMOLED

1440x3088

200
MP

12mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)

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Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)} 0 Advantage Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB) vs Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)} 2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
8GB LPDDR5Xvs+12GB LPDDR5X50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256GB (218GB available)vs+512GB (454GB available)108%
More internal storage for applications and files

58 Common items in both devices
3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)
UFS 4.0
234 grams (8.19 ounces)
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Dynamic AMOLED
HDR10+
+51 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
ModelGalaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Other model namesGalaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/20232/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth8.9 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)78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)
Weight234 grams (8.19 ounces)234 grams (8.19 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.8" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1440x3088 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)501 PPI501 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus 2Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
1750nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 13
Firmware updateAndroid 14Android 14
User InterfaceOne UI 5.1 / 6.0One UI 5.1 / 6.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (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 3.36GHz 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)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 740Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9)
Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR5X12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 4.0
512GB (454GB available)
UFS 4.0
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
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 Mbps3000/1920 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 800/1900, 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 (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 networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)
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, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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 (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 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, Sub6

📷 Camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
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
(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 resolution20000x10000 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.3" inches1/1.3" inches
Pixel size0.6µm pixel0.6µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
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@24/30fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)
HDR10+

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4000x3000 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)26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation3 microphones3 microphones
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)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
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/LE5.3 + 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
DLNASupportedSupported
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)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, watts45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
45W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W 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)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
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: 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

Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 256GB/8GB)Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)0.98W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)0.963W/kg (head), 1.398W/kg (body)
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