Quick Verdict
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Performance
93.9
100.0 ★
Camera
100.0
100.0
Battery
88.0
88.0
Gaming
94.3
98.5 ★
Overall
93.7
97.5 ★
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 Z Fold 8 Ultra
100.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
98.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
97.5/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
📷 Camera
Tie
🔋 Battery
Tie
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.80"
8.00"
Display Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1440x3088
2256x2504
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8850-1-AD Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 840 (1.3GHz)
RAM
12 GB
16 GB
Storage
512 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
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
Triple Camera: 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", multi-directional PDAF, OIS + 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 50 MP, f/1.9, (ultrawide), 1/2.5", multi-directional PDAF, LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP
10 MP, f/2.2, 18mm (ultrawide), 1/3.0", Cover camera: 10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", HDR, Video (4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS)
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, HDR10+, gyro-EIS, OIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Fast battery 45W wired, PD3.0 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless
45W wired, PD3.0, QC2.0, 67% in 30 min, 20W wireless (Qi2.2), 4.5W reverse wireless
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Dire
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE
6.0 with A2DP, LE, a
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Dual Sim, eSIM (Nano-SIM), (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Unfolded: (158.4 x 143.2 x 4.1 mm), Folded: (158.4 x 72.8 x 8.9 mm)
Weight
233g
215g
Build Material
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Colors
Green, Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream, Lime, Sky Blue, Graphite, Red,
Graphite, Cream, Violet Shadow
💻 Software
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major OS updates, One UI 8.5
Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 9
Our Verdict
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 97.5/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Gaming. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra puts up a strong fight with a score of 93.7/100. However, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers better value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
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)
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra
Pros
- Flagship-grade processor
- Excellent camera system
- All-day battery life
- Great for gaming
- 120Hz smooth display
Cons
- Premium pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is the overall winner with a score of 97.5/100, winning in 2 out of 4 categories.
Which has a better camera, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Both phones have identical camera scores.
Which has better battery life?
Both phones have similar battery performance.
Which is better for gaming?
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra is better for gaming with a score of 98.5/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers better value at PKR 389,999 with a value score of 1.1.
What is the price difference between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra costs PKR 389,999 while Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra costs PKR 659,999. The price difference is PKR 270,000.
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