Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comparison
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| Released at Jan, 2021 | Released at Feb, 2023 |
Pros
- More performance in the AnTuTu test
- More performance in the GeekBench test
Side-by-side comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. The key differences between them: 12 / 16GB vs 8 / 12GB RAM and 227g vs 234g weight. Compare their full specifications, dimensions, cameras and benchmark results below to decide which one suits you better.
Size comparison
75.6 mm (2.98″)
165.1 mm (6.5″)
78.1 mm (3.07″)
163.4 mm (6.43″)
8.9 mm
8.9 mm
- Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Specifications comparison
General
| Models | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM-G998B / SM-G998B/DS / SM-G998U / SM-G998U1 / SM-G998W / SM-G998N / SM-G9980 | SM-S918B / SM-S918B/DS / SM-S918U / SM-S918U1 / SM-S918W / SM-S918N / SM-S9180 / SM-S918E / SM-S918E/DS | ||||||||
Software
| Operating System | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Android 11 | Android 13 | ||||||||
| Custom UI | |||||||||
| One UI 4.1 | One UI 5.1 | ||||||||
Body
| Dimensions | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75.6 x 165.1 x 8.9mm | 78.1 x 163.4 x 8.9mm | ||||||||
| Weight | |||||||||
| 227g | 234g | ||||||||
| Materials | |||||||||
| Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame | ||||||||
| Colours | |||||||||
| Phantom Black / Phantom Silver / Phantom Titanium / Phantom Navy / Phantom Brown / Navy | Phantom Black / Green / Cream / Lavender / Graphite / Sky Blue / Lime / Red / BMW M Edition | ||||||||
Display
| Size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.8" | 6.8" | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Dynamic AMOLED 2X | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | ||||||||
| Resolution | |||||||||
| 1440x3200 pixels | 1440x3088 pixels | ||||||||
| Density | |||||||||
| 515ppi | 500ppi | ||||||||
| Refresh rate | |||||||||
| 120Hz | 120Hz | ||||||||
| Protection | |||||||||
| Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||||||||
Camera
| Rear camera | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 10MP, f/4.9, 240mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom / 10MP, f/2.4, 72mm (telephoto), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | 200MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS / 10MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom / 10MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom / 12MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video | ||||||||
| Front camera | |||||||||
| 40MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.7µm, PDAF | 12MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | ||||||||
Processor
| Chipset | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exynos 2100 (5 nm) - InternationalQualcomm SM8350 Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) - USA/China | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | ||||||||
| CPU | |||||||||
| Octa-core (1x2.9 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.80 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A55) - InternationalOcta-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA/China | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) | ||||||||
| GPU | |||||||||
| Mali-G78 MP14 - InternationalAdreno 660 - USA/China | Adreno 740 | ||||||||
Memory
| RAM size | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 / 16GB | 8 / 12GB | ||||||||
Storage
| Internal storage | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 / 256 / 512GB | 256 / 512GB | ||||||||
| Card slot | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Connectivity
| Number of SIMs | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | ||||||||
| SIM type | |||||||||
| Nano-SIM / eSIM | Nano-SIM / eSIM | ||||||||
| Cellular technology | |||||||||
| GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | ||||||||
| Wi-Fi | |||||||||
| a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | a / b / g / n / ac / 6e | ||||||||
| Bluetooth | |||||||||
| 5.2 | 5.3 | ||||||||
| NFC | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Navigation | |||||||||
| GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | ||||||||
| USB | |||||||||
| USB Type-C 3.2, USB On-The-Go | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | ||||||||
Audio
Sensors
| Fingerprint sensor | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| + | + | ||||||||
| Face ID | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Accelerometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Barometer | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Gyro sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Geomagnetic sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Hall sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
| Proximity sensor | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Ambient Light sensor | |||||||||
| - | - | ||||||||
Battery
| Capacity | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5000mAh | 5000mAh | ||||||||
| Type | |||||||||
| Li-Ion | Li-Ion | ||||||||
| Fast charging | |||||||||
| + | - | ||||||||
| Wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
| Reverse wireless charging | |||||||||
| + | + | ||||||||
Performance
| AnTuTu | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 657150 (v8) | 1241531 (v9) | ||||||||
| GeekBench | |||||||||
| 3518 (v5.1) | 4927 (v5.1) | ||||||||
FAQ
What is the difference between the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G and the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The main differences are: 12 / 16GB vs 8 / 12GB RAM and 227g vs 234g weight. See the full specifications comparison below.
Which is lighter, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G or the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G is lighter: 227g vs 234g.
Which is faster, the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G or the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Galaxy S23 Ultra scores higher in the AnTuTu benchmark: 1241531 (v9) vs 657150 (v8).
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