Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Here you can compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 2… and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra. Comparing Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 2… vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 2… stands against Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 2… is $1,099.97 and for Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is $1,999. The details of both of these products were last updated on Sep 02, 2025.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (12GB RAM + 2… | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android v13 | Android v16 |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/4.9 (Telephoto) 230mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Display | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3088 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Price | $1,099.97 | $1,999 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 96 / 100 Better Specs | 88 / 100 |
| Display Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels | 1800 x 3440 pixels Better Resolution |
| Screen To Body Ratio | ~ 89.9% Less Bezels | |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.36 GHz Faster Clock Speed | |
| Rear Camera | 200 MP Quad Better Camera Resolution | 50 MP Quad |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 50 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 234 g Lighter | |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm Slimmer | |
| Unique Features | No NFC | FM Radio No |
General
| Model | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | 2023, February 17 | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
Design
| Dimensions | 78.1 x 163.4 x 8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition |
Display
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.8 inches, 1440 x 3088 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.3:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 500 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.9% | |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | Always-on Display, 1750 nits (peak) Brightness, HDR10+, Curved Display | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100),N7(2600),N28(700),N66(AWS-3),N71(600), 5G TDD Sub6: N258(26GHz),N260(39GHz),N261(28GHz), 5G TDD mmWave: N41(2500),N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz+6GHz, HE160, MIMO, 1024-QAM | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Stereo Support, Samsung DeX Support, PC Sync. Smart Switch (PC version), S Pen Supported |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 200 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/4.9 (Telephoto) 230mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 70mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Optical Zoom at 3x and 10x , Digital Zoom up to 100x, Laser AF, LED Flash, Auto-HDR, Panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 30 fps UHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) 26mm, 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 50 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p |
Technical
| OS | Android v13 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdrago 8 Elite 2 |
| CPU | 3.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Video Playback Time | 26 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 99 hours |
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