Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A23 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy A23
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Performance
64.8
93.9 ★
Camera
76.0
100.0 ★
Battery
86.0
88.0 ★
Gaming
58.1
94.3 ★
Overall
69.0
93.7 ★
Value for Money
Best Value ★
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Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
93.9/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
100.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
88.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
94.3/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
93.7/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A23
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A23
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.60"
6.80"
Display Type
PLS LCD Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M Colors, Multitouch
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
1080x2408
1440x3088
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 740
RAM
6 GB
12 GB
Storage
128 GB
512 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
Quad Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) + 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth), LED Flash
Quad Camera: 200 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), 1/1.3", PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 M
Selfie Camera
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide), Video (1080p@30fps)
12 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Fast charging 25W
Fast battery 45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM)
Dual Sim, eSIM (Nano-SIM), (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
164.5 x 76.9 x 8.4 mm
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight
195g
233g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Colors
Black, White, Peach, Blue
Green, Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream, Lime, Sky Blue, Graphite, Red,
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 12
Android 13
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 93.7/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy A23 puts up a strong fight with a score of 69.0/100. However, Samsung Galaxy A23 offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- 60Hz display only
- No 5G
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
- Heavy (233g)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A23 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 93.7/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy A23 or Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins in camera with 100.0/100 vs 76.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better battery with a score of 88.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 94.3/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A23 offers better value at PKR 78,499 with a value score of 2.8.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy A23 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy A23 costs PKR 78,499 while Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra costs PKR 389,999. The price difference is PKR 311,500.
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