Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+
#272Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+
Performance
97.099.0
Camera
99.697.2
Display
97.393.9
Battery
94.337.0
Build
97.479.8
Connectivity
90.389.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
92.183.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+ uses Gorilla Glass 5, offering slightly less durability.
- Both devices have a 6.8" display with a 120Hz refresh rate, but the S23 Ultra's Dynamic AMOLED 2X provides higher resolution and better peak brightness compared to the AMOLED display of the RedMagic.
- In terms of performance, the S23 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the RedMagic utilizes the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, with the latter offering more RAM options.
- The camera system on the S23 Ultra is significantly more advanced, featuring a 200 MP main sensor compared to the 50 MP on the RedMagic, although both support 8K video recording.
- The S23 Ultra has a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging, while the RedMagic boasts a larger 5500mAh battery with faster 165W charging, but lacks wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the S23 Ultra runs on Android 13 with One UI, while the RedMagic operates on Android 14 with Redmagic OS, which may appeal to gamers with its tailored features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
ZTE nubia RedMagic 9S Pro+
General
Release Date
2023, February 01
2024, July 03
Announced
2023, February 01
2024, July 03
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 9S Pro+
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 1600 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1116
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
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)
Octa-core (1x3.4 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz 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, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS50 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.12µm, under display
Front Camera Features
HDR, HDR10+
HDR
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5500 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
165W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 16 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
164 x 76.4 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
234 g
229 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame, glass back
Colors
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
Design Sleet (Black Version), Snowfall (Silver Version), Cyclone (Transparent Black Version), Frost (White Version)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 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
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, OTG, accessory connector, DisplayPort
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass