Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
#23
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
#30Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
Performance
88.391.6
Camera
66.366.8
Display
88.590.0
Battery
78.066.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
79.779.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back, while the Galaxy Z Fold Special incorporates a foldable design with a mix of glass and plastic materials.
- The S23 Ultra has a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, whereas the Z Fold Special offers an 8.0-inch foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED display at 1968 x 2184 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the S23 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, while the Z Fold Special uses the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, both with high RAM options.
- Camera capabilities are similar, with both devices featuring a 200 MP main sensor, though the Z Fold Special has a slightly different telephoto lens configuration.
- The S23 Ultra has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Z Fold Special's 4400 mAh, but the latter supports faster peak brightness.
- Both run on One UI, with the S23 Ultra on Android 13 and the Z Fold Special on Android 14, offering different software experiences and upgrade paths.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special
General
Release Date
2023, February 01
2024, October 21
Announced
2023, February 01
2024, October 21
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy Z Fold SE, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition
Display
Size
6.8"
8"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
1968 x 2184 pixels (~367 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1968
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 750 (1 GHz)
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP
200 MP
Main Camera Details
200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
200 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF, OIS10 MP, f/2.4, 66mm (telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, 12mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
12 MP
4 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
4 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 2.0µmCover camera:10 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1/3", 1.22µm
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 1080p@60/120/240fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@960fps (gyro-EIS), HDR10+
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4400 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4400 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
25W wired, QC2.0, 50% in 30 min15W wireless4.5W reverse wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Design
Dimensions
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Unfolded: 157.9 x 142.6 x 4.9 mmFolded: 157.9 x 72.8 x 10.6 mm
Weight
234 g
236 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
Black
Foldable
✗
✓
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM +eSIM+ eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
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 Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
OS Version
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 14, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No