Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra X Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.6"
AMOLED

1812x2176

50
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4400
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

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 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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
+6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)41% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+7.6"12% Larger screen	vs	6.8"
3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)	vs	+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512GB (447GB available)	vs	+1TB (965GB available)116% More internal storage for applications and files
UFS 3.1	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
263 grams (9.21 ounces)	vs	+234 grams (8.19 ounces)12% Lighter
1812x2176 pixels	vs	+1440x3088 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
373 PPI	vs	+501 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP	vs	+(quad camera) 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 10MP	vs	+(front) 12MP20% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
4400 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
25W	vs	+45W80% 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.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
5.2 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass Victus 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

38 Common items in both devices

12GB LPDDR5 / 12GB LPDDR5X

Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Dynamic AMOLED

HDR10+

120Hz

16 million

LED flash

+31 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Other model names	Galaxy Fold4 5G (SM-F9360)	Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G (SM-S918B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/25/2022, Announced: 8/10/2022	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth	6.3 millimeters (0.25 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	130.1 x 155.1 millimeters (5.12 x 6.11 in)	78.1 x 163.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.43 in)
Weight	263 grams (9.21 ounces)	234 grams (8.19 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus+	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	IPX8 certified: water resistant up to 1.5 meters and 30min	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Display type	Dynamic AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	7.6" inches	6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~90.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1812x2176 pixels	1440x3088 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	373 PPI	501 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	1200nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display Extra display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.2" (904x2316), 120Hz, Gorilla Glass Victus+	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
System version	Android 12	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 14
User Interface	One UI 4.1 / 5.1 / 6.0	One UI 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
CPU	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)	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	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 964622 (v9) Geekbench: 3981 (v5.1) GFXBench: 43fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 1241613 (v9) Geekbench: 4927 (v5.1) GFXBench: 67fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	512GB (447GB available) UFS 3.1	1TB (965GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
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	3000/1024 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) 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/Sub6 (1, 28, 41, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) 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
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	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
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.466mm1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2123°12mm1.12µm	(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)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	0.6µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	8K@24fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240fps (slow motion) 720p@960fps (slow motion) Extra cover camera: 4MP (f/1.8 2.0µm)	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	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
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.2 + A2DP/LE	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) 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 alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4400 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W 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 charging	15W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	39 hours (1.6 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
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: Phantom Black, Graygreen, Beige, Burgundy • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay • S Pen (Stylus Pen)	• 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 Z Fold 4 (SM-F9360 512GB)	Galaxy S23 Ultra (SM-S918B/DS 1TB)
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)