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Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra

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

Galaxy S22 Ultra

$1199

87.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

87.8

Benchmark

Performance90/100

Camera100/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra:

✓200MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy Galaxy S22 Ultra:

✓6g lighter chassis (228g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓108MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.8" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Galaxy S23 Ultra	Galaxy S22 Ultra
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	Dynamic AMOLED 2X	Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Screen Size	6.8"	6.8"
Resolution & Density	3088x1440 (500 ppi)	3088x1440 (500 ppi)
Refresh Rate	120 Hz ProMotion	120 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	2,200 nits peak	1,750 nits peak
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	12 GB
Internal Storage	256GB / 512GB / 1024GB	128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1024GB
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, f/1.8, OIS, Samsung HM3
Telephoto Zoom	10 MP (10x optical zoom), f/4.9, OIS	10 MP (3x optical zoom), f/2.4, OIS + 10 MP (10x optical zoom), f/4.9, OIS
Ultrawide Camera	12 MP, f/2.2	12 MP, f/2.2
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	40 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm	163.3 x 77.9 x 8.9 mm
Weight	234 g	228 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	IP68
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	45W wired fast charging	45W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	15W wireless charging	15W wireless charging
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 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.2
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes (contactless payment)
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	$1199

Editorial Lab Verdict

Galaxy S23 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Galaxy S23 Ultra ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 100/100 camera rating.

When to buy Galaxy S23 Ultra:

Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 108 MP · Brighter screen: 2,200 nits peak vs 1,750 nits

When to buy Galaxy S22 Ultra:

Dedicated optical telephoto zoom (2 lens system)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 Ultra or Galaxy S22 Ultra?

Galaxy S23 Ultra leads with an overall BeastScore of 87.8/100 compared to Galaxy S22 Ultra (87.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher resolution main sensor: 200 MP vs max 108 MP and Brighter screen: 2,200 nits peak vs 1,750 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra?

Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery, while Galaxy S22 Ultra features a 6.8-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra?

In lab hardware evaluations, Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 100/100 in camera performance, while Galaxy S22 Ultra scores 100/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Galaxy S23 Ultra edges ahead with a BeastScore of 87.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Galaxy S22 Ultra

Which phone is better: Galaxy S23 Ultra or Galaxy S22 Ultra?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Galaxy S23 Ultra and Galaxy S22 Ultra?

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