Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
#23
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
#62Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
Performance
88.390.1
Camera
66.359.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
78.072.0
Build
72.872.8
Overall
79.777.7
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on both front and back, while the ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra also has a glass front and back but lacks specific durability ratings.
- Both phones have 6.8-inch displays, with the S23 Ultra offering a higher resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels compared to the Z60 Ultra's 1116 x 2480 pixels, although both support 120Hz refresh rates.
- In terms of performance, the S23 Ultra is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Z60 Ultra uses the newer Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which may provide a performance edge.
- The camera system on the S23 Ultra is significantly more advanced with a 200 MP main sensor and multiple telephoto options, whereas the Z60 Ultra has a 50 MP main sensor and a periscope lens with 3.3x optical zoom.
- The S23 Ultra has a 5000 mAh battery with 45W charging, while the Z60 Ultra boasts a larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 80W charging, but lacks wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the S23 Ultra runs Android 13 with One UI 6.1.1, while the Z60 Ultra comes with Android 14 and MyOS 14, potentially offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra
General
Release Date
2023, February 01
2023, December 19
Announced
2023, February 01
2023, December 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.8"
6.8"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10, 1500 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
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-AB 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 (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520)
GPU
Adreno 740
Adreno 750
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM, 1TB 24GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
200 MP
50 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
50 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.49", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/3.3, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)50 MP, f/1.8, 18mm, 100˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.55", PDAF, OIS
Front Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Front Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
12 MP, under display - International model16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display - China model
Video Recording
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
6000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 6000 mAh
Charging Details
45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min15W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
80W wired, PD3.0, QC4
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)
164 x 76.4 x 8.8 mm (6.46 x 3.01 x 0.35 in)
Weight
234 g
246 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
Black, Silver, Photographer Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
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 / CDMA2000 / 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, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 14, MyOS 14
OS Version
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 14, MyOS 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No