Compare Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G Vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Should you buy Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G or Apple IPhone 16 plus? Well, your search ends here. Find out which mobile phone is best for you - Compare the two models on the basis of their Price in India, Body, Display, Storage, Connectivity, Camera, and Performance. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G starts at ₹ 69,304 and Apple IPhone 16 plus starts at ₹ 89,900.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G has screen size of 6.80inches and Apple IPhone 16 plus has screen size of 6.7 inches. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G comes up with internal storage of 256GB and RAM of 12GB. Apple IPhone 16 plus comes up with internal storage of 512GB and RAM of 12GB. Coming to the Camera, Former has primary camera of 2000MP 24mm, 1/1.3", 0.6µm, Laser AF f/1.7 (Wide Angle)

100MP 230mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm,10x optical zoom f/4.9 (Telephoto)

100MP 70mm, 1/3.52", 3x optical zoom f/2.4 (Telephoto)

120MP 13mm, 1200, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus and front camera of Punch Hole 120MP 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash whereas latter has primary camera of

12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF and front camera of 12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G Vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

SpecificationsSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5GApple IPhone 16 plus
OSAndroid v13 iOS 17
Screen Size6.80inches6.7 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A17 Bionic
RAM120GB12GB
Internal Storage5120GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
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Summary
Specs Score7482
OSAndroid v13 iOS 17
Screen Size6.80inches6.7 inches
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A17 Bionic
RAM120GB12GB
Internal Storage5120GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
GENERAL
Colours Phantom Black, Green, Cream, LavenderSilver, Graphite, Gold, Pacific Blue; other unspecified colors
Custom UI One UI 5.1
Device type SmartphoneSmartphone
Operating System Android v13 iOS 17
Sim Dual Sim, GSM+GSMSingle SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) - for China
DESIGN
Weight 2340g 228 g
DISPLAY
Aspect Ratio 20:0919.5:9 ratio
Pixel Density ~5010PPI457 ppi density
Refresh Rate 1200Hz
Screen resolution 14400x030880pixels1284 x 2778 pixels
Screen size 6.80inches6.7 inches
Touchscreen yesYes
PERFORMANCE
Chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2Apple A17 Bionic
CPU 3.360GHz, Octa Core ProcessorHexa-core
GPU Adreno 740Apple GPU
RAM 120GB12GB
STORAGE
Card Slot NoNo
Internal Storage 5120GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
CAMERA
Camera Features Auto-HDR, panoramaDual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama)
Front Camera Punch Hole 120MP 26mm, Dual Pixel PDAF f/2.2 (Wide Angle) with Screen Flash12 MP (f/2.2, wide) + HDR
Primary camera 2000MP 24mm, 1/1.3", 0.6µm, Laser AF f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 100MP 230mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm,10x optical zoom f/4.9 (Telephoto) 100MP 70mm, 1/3.52", 3x optical zoom f/2.4 (Telephoto) 120MP 13mm, 1200, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF
Video Recording 8K0@030fps UHD, 4K0@030fps UHD, 1080p0@030fps FHD, 720p0@0960fps HD4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10 bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), stereo sound rec
MULTIMEDIA
Audio Jack No
Audio Player Yes
FM Radio No
Video Player Yes
BATTERY
Type 50000mAh, Li-Po Battery4400 mAh
CONNECTIVITY
Bluetooth Yes, v5.35.2, A2DP, LE
Browser Yes
GPRS YesYes
GPS Facility Yes with A-GPS, GlonassYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
USB Yes, USB-C v3.2 Lightning, USB 2.0
NETWORK SUPPORT
3G YesYes
4G YesYes
5G YesYes
MORE FEATURES
Face Unlock Yes
Fingerprint Sensor Yes, In DisplayYes
Other Features Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to1.5 meter and 30 minutes) Stylus support
Quick Charging Yes, 45W Fast ChargingFast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, BarometerFace ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Siri natural language commands and dictation Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite emergency calls>
Pros and Cons
Pros
  • Expandable memory
  • Camera control button for easy photography
  • Bigger screen size
  • Capable optics with 48MP fusion camera
  • Spatial video recording compatible
  • Vibrant hues
  • Powerful performance with A18 chipset
  • Extended battery life
Cons
  • Seems to be priced on a higher side
  • Average 60Hz display
  • Slow charging speed
  • Apple intelligence is not accessible

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Detailed Comparison of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Camera Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G comes up with primary camera of 2000MP 24mm, 1/1.3", 0.6µm, Laser AF f/1.7 (Wide Angle) 100MP 230mm, 1/3.52", 1.12µm,10x optical zoom f/4.9 (Telephoto) 100MP 70mm, 1/3.52", 3x optical zoom f/2.4 (Telephoto) 120MP 13mm, 1200, 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video f/2.2 (Ultra Wide) with autofocus whereas Apple IPhone 16 plus comes up with 12 MP (f/1.6, wide) + 12 MP (f/2.0, telephoto) + 12 MP (f/1.8, ultrawide) + dual pixel PDAF. Some of the Camera Features for both the mobiles include Auto-HDR, panorama.

Performance Comparison: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs Apple IPhone 16 plus

Chipset, one of the important feature of the mobiles used in these Mobiles are Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and Apple A17 Bionic respectively. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G comes up No card slot and Apple IPhone 16 plus comes up with No card slot. CPU used in Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is 3.360GHz, Octa Core Processor and used in Apple IPhone 16 plus is Hexa-core.

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FAQs

Q. Which phone has a higher RAM - Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G or Apple IPhone 16 plus?

Apple IPhone 16 plus has a RAM of 12GB which is higher than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G which has a RAM of 120GB.

Q. Which phone has bigger screen size, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G or Apple IPhone 16 plus?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is bigger with 6.80 inches screen than Apple IPhone 16 plus that has 6.7 inches screen.

Q. What are some of the best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G in the market?

Best alternatives available for Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G are: Apple iPhone 14, Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 5G, Motorola Razr 50.