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Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Black Shark 5 Pro

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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· 2023

Galaxy S23 Ultra

$1199

87.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.8

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

· 2022

Black Shark 5 Pro

Price on request

87.9/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.9

Benchmark

Performance95/100

Camera90/100

Battery82/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra:

✓$8800 lower launch MSRP ($1199 vs $9999)
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+350 mAh more capacity)
✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Black Shark 5 Pro:

✓14g lighter chassis (220g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Black Shark 5 Pro
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	AM-OLED
Screen Size	6.8"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	3088x1440 (500 ppi)	1080x2400 (395 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	144 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,200 nits peak	N/A
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 13	Android 12
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	12 GB	16 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	200 MP, f/1.7, OIS, Samsung HP2	108 MP
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (10x optical zoom), f/4.9, OIS	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	12 MP, f/2.2	19.7 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm	163.83 x 76.35 x 9.9 mm
Weight	234 g	220 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	IP68	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,650 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	120W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	Not supported
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB C reversible
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	$1199	Price on request

Editorial Lab Verdict

Black Shark 5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.9/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Black Shark 5 Pro ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 90/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra:

Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+350 mAh more) · Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 108 MP

When to buy Black Shark 5 Pro:

Higher overall BeastScore: 87.9 vs top rival 87.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 45W

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Black Shark 5 Pro

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 Ultra or Black Shark 5 Pro?

Black Shark 5 Pro leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.9/100 compared to Galaxy S23 Ultra (87.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 87.9 vs top rival 87.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 120W vs max 45W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 Ultra and Black Shark 5 Pro?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Black Shark 5 Pro features a 6.67-inch display and 4650 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 Ultra and Black Shark 5 Pro?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 100/100 in camera performance, while Black Shark 5 Pro scores 90/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Black Shark 5 Pro edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.9/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Black Shark 5 Pro

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 Ultra or Black Shark 5 Pro?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 Ultra and Black Shark 5 Pro?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 Ultra and Black Shark 5 Pro?

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