Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for…

Samsung

Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1,299

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Which one wins?

MxMob Algorithmic Verdict

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the overall win

Overall Pick

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. For battery longevity and charging speed, the Galaxy S25 Ultra takes the lead, while the Galaxy S23 Plus is the clear choice for demanding 3D gaming and heavy multitasking. Choose the Galaxy S25 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy S23 Plus if its lower retail price better fit your budget.

🔋 BatteryGalaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra takes battery honors offering 5,000 mAh alongside 45W charging.

🎮 GamingGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus leads gaming and raw performance powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) and 8GB RAM.

📸 CameraGalaxy S25 Ultra

Galaxy S25 Ultra takes photography with 200MP optics and 5x optical telephoto capabilities.

🏷️ ValueGalaxy S23 Plus

Galaxy S23 Plus provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $999 vs $1299.

Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.

Galaxy S23 Plus vs Galaxy S25 Ultra: specifications compared

Display

Display comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Ultra
Screen size	6.6"	6.9"
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1440 x 3120Winner
Pixel density	390 ppi	498 ppiWinner
Refresh rate	120 Hz	120 Hz
Peak brightness	1750 nits	2600 nitsWinner

Performance

Performance comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Ultra
Chipset	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Process node	4 nm	3 nmWinner
AnTuTu score	3,200,000Winner	2,750,000
Geekbench multi	10800Winner	9850
Maximum RAM	8 GB	16 GBWinner
Maximum storage	512GB	1TBWinner

Camera

Camera comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Ultra
Main sensor	50 MP	200 MPWinner
Rear cameras	3	4Winner
Optical zoom	3x	5xWinner
Ultrawide	12 MP	50 MPWinner
Selfie camera	12 MP	12 MP
Max video	8K at 30fps	8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps

Battery and charging

Battery and charging comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Ultra
Capacity	4,700 mAh	5,000 mAhWinner
Wired charging	45 W	45 W
Wireless charging	15 W	15 W

Design

Design comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Ultra
Weight	196 gWinner	218 g
Thickness	7.6 mmWinner	8.2 mm
Water resistance	IP68	IP68
Build	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back, Armor Aluminum frame	Titanium frame, Corning Gorilla Armor 2 front & back

Software and support

Software and support comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Ultra
Operating system	Android 13, upgradable to Android 15 (One UI 7)	Android 15
OS updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner
Security updates	4 years	7 yearsWinner

Connectivity and value

Connectivity and value comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
Specification	Galaxy S23 Plus	Galaxy S25 Ultra
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)	Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Storage expansion	None	None
3.5mm jack	No	No
Launch price	$999Winner	$1,299