Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
#277Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
Performance
97.097.0
Camera
99.697.7
Display
97.394.9
Battery
94.337.7
Build
97.479.4
Connectivity
90.388.5
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
92.183.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra Leading also has a glass front and back with an aluminum frame but is slightly heavier.
- Both devices have a 6.8-inch display, but the S23 Ultra offers a higher resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels compared to the Z60 Ultra's 1116 x 2480 pixels, although both support 120Hz refresh rates and HDR.
- 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 enhanced efficiency.
- The camera system on the S23 Ultra is 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 has a larger 6000 mAh battery with faster 80W charging, but lacks wireless charging.
- Both phones run on Android, with the S23 Ultra on Android 13 and the Z60 Ultra on Android 14, offering different software experiences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra Leading
General
Release Date
2023, February 01
2024, July 23
Announced
2023, February 01
2024, July 23
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Z60 Ultra Leading Version
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
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)
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
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 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/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.56", 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", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Ring-LED, dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF
12 MP, 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@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & 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 8.8 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
Colors
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
Black, Silver
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 / 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+L2+L5), GLONASS (G1+G5), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1.1
Android 14, MyOS 14 (International), MyOS 14.5 (China)
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass