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MagyarSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review: The smartphone with galactic power and a 200 MP camera
At first glance, the S23 Ultra looks confusingly similar to its predecessor, the S22 Ultra. But on closer inspection, the curvature of the display is flatter on the sides, which results in a slightly higher aluminum frame.
Samsung is once again using the latest technology for its flagship. This includes new LPDDR5x RAM, fast UFS 4.0 memory, a brighter LTPO display and two new sensors for the quad camera, including the first 200-MP optics in a Galaxy smartphone. This year, the Exynos processor has been discarded in favor of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, which is nominally faster than the standard SoC model.
In terms of price, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is not cheap. For example, the lowest-priced model with 8 GB RAM and 256 GB internal memory starts at US$1199.99, followed by the 512 GB and 1 TB variants for $1379.99 and $1619.99, respectively.
Possible Competitors in Comparison
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| 91.2 % | 03/2023 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra SD 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, Adreno 740 | 233 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.80" | 3080x1440 | |
| 90.3 % | 03/2023 | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max A16, A16 GPU 5-Core | 240 g | 128 GB NVMe | 6.70" | 2796x1290 | |
| 89.2 % | 03/2023 | Xiaomi 13 Pro SD 8 Gen 2, Adreno 740 | 229 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.73" | 3200x1440 | |
| 89.1 % | 02/2023 | Vivo X90 Pro Dimensity 9200, Immortalis-G715 MP11 | 214.9 g | 256 GB UFS 4.0 Flash | 6.78" | 2800x1260 | |
| 89.3 % | 10/2022 | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra SD 8+ Gen 1, Adreno 730 | 198.5 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.67" | 2400x1080 | |
| 89.2 % | 04/2022 | Oppo Find X5 Pro SD 8 Gen 1, Adreno 730 | 221 g | 256 GB UFS 3.1 Flash | 6.70" | 3216x1440 |
Case - Gorilla Glass Victus 2 makes its debut in the S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in the color variants Green (olive green), Phantom Black (black), Lavender (lilac) and Cream (cream white). The frames have a high-gloss polish in their respective colors. Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime and Red are also available in Samsung's online shop. Only the gray and red models feature a matte black frame, while the other two offer glossy aluminize.
Due to the flatter display curvature on the sides, the S23 Ultra gains a little more surface area and thus also more space and comfort for using the S Pen. However, those who do not use a protective shell will have to contend with strong wobbling when the smartphone is placed on flat surfaces. This is due to the camera lenses on the back, of which the three larger lenses protrude 1.75 millimeters, the smaller ones 0.9 millimeters.
The build quality of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is excellent. Gaps are very snug and flush; the glass merges seamlessly into the frame even in the corners. We were unable to elicit so much as a sound from the smartphone during torsional stress tests. The front and back are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, while the frame is again made of Armor Aluminum, which is said to be a particularly resistant alloy.
The Samsung smartphone is protected against dust and water in accordance with IP68, making it both dustproof and waterproof. However, Samsung limits the latter to a depth of 1.5 meters in freshwater for 30 minutes. The cover of the card slot is flush with the frame and the tray can hold up to two nano-SIM cards.
Sustainability
The concept "partially recycled" is particularly noticeable in regard to the sustainability of the entire Galaxy S23 series because, among other things, the glass on the front and the back consists of an average of 22 percent recycled glass. Things then get more complicated: the inner shell of the S Pen, which is located in its slot, is made out of at least 20 percent ocean-sourced polyamide. These partially recycled components can be found in many parts of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, but unfortunately mostly in relatively small amounts only.
The outer packaging, which consists entirely of recycled paper, is exemplary, as is the paper on the display. Samsung also holds back on the paper inserts. Only a narrow insert with the most important safety instructions is included, as well as a concise quick-start guide in the box. Unfortunately, plastic is not completely dispensed with, because the frame of the smartphone still comes fully protected by a film, which we find unnecessary. In addition, the back is also protected by a film.
Samsung aims to achieve CO2-neutral production in its smartphone segment by 2030, while the entire company intends to follow suit by 2050.
Equipment - Samsung smartphone with fast USB 3.2 and UWB
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers relatively similar features to the S22 Ultra. USB 3.2 (Gen. 1) is again on board, which supports OTG in addition to wired image output. This means that not only peripheral devices, but also storage devices can be connected to the USB port. In a copy test, the interface achieved transfer rates of 285 MB/s, and the exFAT file system didn't pose an issue for the Samsung smartphone either. NTFS is a different story: a correspondingly formatted storage device can be read, but not written.
The desktop mode DeX is also again supported and can be used wirelessly or via an optional cable, of which the latter variant works much more smoothly. The power button again doubles as a function key and can be used to launch the in-house voice assistant Bixby ex works. Those who prefer to be without a voice assistant can switch back to the classic power button in the settings. In addition, the camera or any other app can be launched by double-pressing the power button.
Furthermore, an ultra-wideband chip (UWB) has been integrated, which is not only used to locate SmartTags, but is also the basis for digital keys. The features of the S23 Ultra are thus very much complete; only the lack of an IR blaster, an audio jack or support for microSD cards can be criticized.
Software - Samsung remains the Android update king
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is delivered with Google Android 13 and the in-house One UI 5.1. Those already in possession of a Samsung smartphone will be able to effortlessly switch over. Users of other systems will certainly have to get used to the new system, especially if their predecessor is a little older.
Samsung's update policy remains exemplary, for the S23 Ultra is also slated to receive four system upgrades and at least five years of security patches (from the date of release). The security patches are distributed monthly and Samsung has set up a special website for further information.
The One UI 5.1 includes numerous improvements. Among other things, media output via WLAN speakers has been integrated into the system and multitasking with a connected PC has been improved. A complete list can be found here.
In addition to Google Apps, Samsung's own apps can also be found on the smartphone, as well as the Galaxy App Store. But Facebook, Netflix, Spotify and various Microsoft apps are also preinstalled on the S23 Ultra. Apart from OneDrive, all third-party apps can be completely uninstalled, while the said app can be disabled.
Communication and GNSS - Galaxy S23 Ultra with VHT160 WLAN
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports all current mobile communication standards, including 5G Sub6. Only 5G mmWave is not supported. The frequency coverage is very broad, so there should be no connection problems anywhere on the planet. In a metropolitan environment, the reception characteristics of the smartphone are very good and give no reason for complaint.
The Galaxy smartphone does not nominally support Wi-Fi 7, although the SoC should actually be able to do so. On the other hand, you do not have to do without the 6 GHz network in the WLAN, and thanks to the support of VHT160, the 5 GHz network also has a lot of power. In testing with our Asus ROG Rapture GT-AXE11000 reference router, the S23 Ultra achieved high data rates that are also largely stable. Only when sending data (5.0 GHz) was there a short dip, but the transfer rates are still so high that this would not be noticeable in practice.
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Localization is very fast on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, even indoors, and the GPS test app still shows a high signal strength. This is something of a rarity.
So we were all the more surprised that these good reception values did not really come to the fore in our test run on the bike. Although the difference in the recorded distance is very small at 20 meters over around 10 kilometers, the S23 Ultra tends to deviate a little from the actual route in the detailed course history. Navigating with Google Maps, on the other hand, presents no issue and our location is pinpointed there very quickly and accurately.
Telephony and Voice Quality
Like its predecessor, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is characterized by excellent voice quality. When the smartphone is held to the ear, the user's voice is conveyed very naturally and minor background noise does not affect the conversation experience. If the conversation takes place in a noisy environment, this is also filtered out well, but the user's voice then sounds somewhat muffled. In speaker mode, the user's voice is reproduced with slight reverberation; this increases a little at greater distances and the volume decreases, but the voice remains easily audible, even at more than two and a half meters.
The equipment list remains the same: the S23 Ultra can accommodate two nano-SIMs, both of which are 5G-capable. Alternatively, an eSIM is also available. Features such as WLAN calls or VoLTE are supported, but a separate SIP account control is not implemented in the system.
Cameras - 200 MP and a new ultra-wide angle
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra now has a 12 MP camera on the front. Although the nominal resolution has been reduced, the quality of the new optics has been greatly improved. The camera also continues to support videos in Ultra HD with up to 60 frames per second, including HDR10+ and autofocus. Aspect ratios of 1:1, Full and 16:9 are available. Photos can be taken in the same formats, but also offer 4:3 as standard.
The quality is solid and offers a natural mode by default, in which our test shots were also taken, as well as a warmer mode. The latter makes the subject appear softer. More details can be found in our comparison test with the S22 Ultra.
The main camera uses the new HP2 sensor for the first time, which delivers a whopping 200 MP. Apart from the S23 Ultra, only the Xiaomi 12T Pro and the Motorola Edge 30 Ultra have such a high-resolution image sensor. Although the HP2 sensor is not the largest with this resolution, it has the advantage of being able to use its entire surface for focusing, which is supposed to benefit moving subjects in particular. The high resolution is used for pixel binning, which should be conducive to low-light photography. Four by four pixels then form one large pixel, which means that the resulting image amounts to 12 MP. Moreover, it is also possible to create photos at 50 or 200 MP. The image formats available are 4:3, 16:9, full and 1:1. The former also allows for 50 or 200 MP photos.
The Samsung photo app offers numerous photos that can be sorted according to individual needs. If you want to take photos in RAW format, you have to download the free Expert RAW app from the Galaxy Store. This offers numerous manual settings and also the astrophoto mode.
We really like the photos taken with the main camera on the smartphone, but they reveal a lot of noise and a grainy structure when enlarged. The camera was similarly affected at the market launch of the S22 Ultra, but Samsung fixed this quite quickly. We expect something similar this time as well. The problem is only limited to close-up subjects; panorama shots are not affected. In low light, the S23 Ultra takes decent pictures, but we still see room for improvement here.
The new ultra-wide-angle sensor again comes from Sony and delivers better results than its predecessor, but is not entirely free of criticism. Due to the rather low resolution, the depth of field leaves something to be desired and sharpness decreases visibly in the peripheral areas. The sensor also serves as a macro lens and is automatically used by the Focus Optimization option as soon as the distance to the subject becomes too small for the autofocus of the main lens. This creates quite respectable close-ups.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has two magnifying lenses on board. One offers 3x optical zoom, the other 10x zoom. Digitally, even 100x zoom of a subject is possible. The latter may certainly prove useful in some cases, but the resulting photos are then no longer of photo album quality.
Videos are recorded in 8k at 30 FPS at best, while the Ultra HD option offers a maximum of 60 frames per second. It's a pity that Samsung does not allow a higher refresh rate at this point. After all, 120 FPS is possible in Full HD via the Pro Video mode, as well as other frame rates in all resolutions, with the exception of PAL formats at 25 or 50 FPS. In addition to the aspect ratios mentioned, 21:9 can also be selected in Pro mode.
The recordings support HDR10+ and we find them very pleasing. They also benefit from the good image stabilization of the Samsung smartphone.
Image Comparison
Choose a scene and navigate within the first image. One click changes the position on touchscreens. One click on the zoomed-in image opens the original in a new window. The first image shows the scaled photograph of the test device.
Main cameraMain cameraUltra wide angle5x zoomLow light
Under controlled light conditions, the Galaxy S23 Ultra performs well. The color checker is adequately reproduced with an average DeltaE of 7.4 and shows its worst outlier in the dark green (DeltaE 12.9).
In our test chart, the 200 MP optics flex their muscles and reproduce it in great detail. However, some noise is visible in the black areas and the sharpness decreases a little towards the edges of the image.
Accessories and Warranty - Narrow scope of delivery
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a 24-month warranty, which can be supplemented with the Care+ insurance package. This can be booked for either 12 or 24 months and can include additional theft protection. The price of the insurance package ranges from US$44.50 to US$249. A $99-$199 deductible or a $29-$99 service fee may apply when you file a claim, and owners are limited to 3 claims in a 12-month period.
In addition to the integrated S Pen, the scope of delivery of the Galaxy S23 Ultra only includes a SIM tool and a USB-C cable. A power adapter is not included. Those wanting the 45-watt power supply directly from Samsung have to invest an additional US$50. Alternatively, third-party suppliers sell significantly cheaper versions. The new Anker Ace 313 (GaN, 45 Watt), for example, is specifically developed for the new Galaxy and costs just US$29.99.
Input Devices & Operation - Ultrasonic Fingerprint in the Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, which has excellent gliding properties. Inputs are implemented very quickly and precisely.
The S Pen, previously reserved for the former Note series, is now a unique selling point of the Ultra smartphone. However, nothing has changed in terms of technology. The small pen still recognizes 4,096 pressure levels and has an input latency of nine milliseconds. It is also connected to the smartphone via Bluetooth and can thus be used for gesture control and as a remote control. In addition to its function as a pure input pen, it is also suitable for drawing and can be used for text translations or screenshot notes.
For biometric security, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is integrated into the display, which recognizes the stored digit very reliably and unlocks the smartphone quickly. The recognition area is also large enough and not just limited to the small animation area. Additionally or alternatively, facial recognition is possible via the front camera, which also works very reliably, but is less secure.
Display - Bright and eye-friendly LTPO AMOLED
From a technical point of view, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra uses a very similar panel to the S22 Ultra. It measures 6.8 inches (17.27 cm) and has a WQHD+ resolution, which ensures extremely high pixel density. However, this has to be activated in the settings first, otherwise a lower resolution of 2,316 x 1080 pixels is used. HD+ (1544x720 pixels) is even available for users who like it a little pixelated and want to save energy.
The Samsung smartphone supports numerous HDR standards, namely HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+, but Dolby Vision is not supported. The system dynamically adjusts the refresh rate between 1 and 120 Hz. Alternatively, this can also be fixed at 60 Hz.
Little has changed in the brightness of the Dynamic AMOLED 2x. In a pure white display with the ambient light sensor activated, the display of the S23 Ultra reaches an average of 1,133 cd/m², which is a very good value, but is still surpassed by the Xiaomi 13 Pro in the comparison field. We measured up to 1770 cd/m² with an even distribution of bright and dark areas (APL18). In APL10, this even reaches 1806 cd/m². For those who prefer to regulate the brightness manually, up to 429 cd/m² is available. With the Additional Brightness option, this climbs up to 733 cd/m².
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is also exemplary when it comes to minimum brightness, which can be reduced to as little as 1.17 cd/m². If you want it to be even darker, you can activate the Extra Dimming function, which results in 0.82 cd/m².
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Brightness Distribution: 97 %
Center on Battery: 1117 cd/m²
Contrast: ∞:1 (Black: 0 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 2.2 | 0.55-29.43 Ø5.2
ΔE Greyscale 2.3 | 0.57-98 Ø5.4
96.9% sRGB (Calman 2D)
Gamma: 2.37
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Dynamic AMOLED 2x, 3080x1440, 6.80 | Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796x1290, 6.70 | Xiaomi 13 Pro OLED, 3200x1440, 6.73 | Vivo X90 Pro AMOLED, 2800x1260, 6.78 | Motorola Edge 30 Ultra pOLED, 2400x1080, 6.67 | Oppo Find X5 Pro AMOLED, 3216x1440, 6.70 | Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G Dynamic AMOLED, 3088x1440, 6.80 | |
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| Screen | 14% | 20% | 16% | 12% | 14% | 22% | |
| Brightness middle | 1117 | 1061 -5% | 1230 10% | 1018 -9% | 1020 -9% | 746 -33% | 1077 -4% |
| Brightness | 1133 | 1057 -7% | 1244 10% | 1026 -9% | 1020 -10% | 744 -34% | 1093 -4% |
| Brightness Distribution | 97 | 99 2% | 94 -3% | 93 -4% | 96 -1% | 97 0% | 97 0% |
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| Colorchecker dE 2000 * | 2.2 | 1.3 41% | 1 55% | 0.9 59% | 1 55% | 0.9 59% | 1.2 45% |
| Colorchecker dE 2000 max. * | 3.9 | 3.1 21% | 2.8 28% | 2.2 44% | 2.8 28% | 1.6 59% | 2 49% |
| Greyscale dE 2000 * | 2.3 | 1.6 30% | 1.8 22% | 1.9 17% | 2.1 9% | 1.6 30% | 1.3 43% |
| Gamma | 2.37 93% | 2.19 100% | 2.24 98% | 2.26 97% | 2.29 96% | 2.23 99% | 2.37 93% |
| CCT | 6572 99% | 6511 100% | 6446 101% | 6473 100% | 6502 100% | 6499 100% | 6526 100% |
* ... smaller is better
Even the OLED panel of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is not spared from flickering. In our measurements, we observed a constant frequency of 120 Hz at minimum brightness. This may sound low at first, but can be classified as relatively easy on the eyes due to the flat period curve. If the brightness is increased, the frequency doubles, but remains at a constant level. Slight fluctuations only occur between 240 and 250 Hz during touch inputs. The panel's behavior corresponds to that of one with permanent DC dimming, even if Samsung does not specify this.
Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)
| Screen flickering / PWM detected | 240 Hz |  | |
The display backlight flickers at 240 Hz (Likely utilizing PWM) . The frequency of 240 Hz is relatively low, so sensitive users will likely notice flickering and experience eyestrain at the stated brightness setting and below. In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18889 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured. | |||
Series of measurements at a fixed zoom level and different brightness settings
The color reproduction of the Galaxy S23 Ultra proves to be very accurate, but comes last in the comparison field. This applies to both the white balance and the color accuracy.
The smartphone achieves the most natural result, which also serves as the basis for evaluation, in the screen mode Natural, but then only uses the smaller sRGB color space. However, the white balance is better in Vivid if it is set one level warmer, and the S23 Ultra then uses the larger DCI-P3 color space. Conversely, colors are more saturated and therefore less accurate.
Display Response Times
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| 2.07 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.23 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 0.8365 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 4 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (22.3 ms). | ||
| ↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey | ||
| 2.43 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined | ↗ 1.277 ms rise |  |
| ↘ 1.155 ms fall | ||
| The screen shows very fast response rates in our tests and should be very well suited for fast-paced gaming. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.25 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 5 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (35.2 ms). | ||
Outdoors, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leaves an excellent impression and is easy to read in any kind of light. Even direct sunlight does not pose an issue.
The viewing angle stability of the OLED panel is very good. Only a slight reduction in brightness occurs at flat viewing angles, and there is no color inversion or a shimmering OLED veil.
Performance - S23 Ultra with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Like all smartphones in the series, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra deploys a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy from Qualcomm, which can access 8 or 12 GB of LPDDR5x RAM depending on the memory configuration. This sounds very exclusive and is distinguished by a higher clocked prime core compared to the conventional Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, operating at up to 3.36 GHz instead of 3.2 GHz.
The higher single-core performance is also reflected in the benchmarks, but not in the system benchmarks. There the Samsung smartphone assumes a very good position, but not the top. Nevertheless, everyday performance is first-class. The AIMark scores are also quite weak, like many of the many competitors, which indicates mediocre driver optimization.
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| Average of class Smartphone (473 - 5538, n=242, last 2 years) | |
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| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (1958 - 1976, n=3) | |
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| Average of class Smartphone (188 - 2531, n=40, last 2 years) | |
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| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (5043 - 5221, n=3) | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (512 - 6460, n=40, last 2 years) | |
| Antutu v9 - Total Score | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (1134684 - 1226224, n=3) | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
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| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
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| Average of class Smartphone (111952 - 1322448, n=163, last 2 years) | |
| PCMark for Android - Work 3.0 | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (15270 - 15991, n=3) | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
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| Average of class Smartphone (4780 - 28378, n=229, last 2 years) | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| CrossMark - Overall | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (1221 - 1332, n=3) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (226 - 1356, n=127, last 2 years) | |
| UL Procyon AI Inference - Overall Score | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (207 - 84787, n=111, last 2 years) | |
| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (16464 - 16702, n=3) | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| AImark - Score v3.x | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Average of class Smartphone (365 - 103259, n=41, last 2 years) | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
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| Average Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (1216 - 1320, n=3) | |
The integrated Adreno 740 is responsible for graphics acceleration. So far, no one at Samsung has been able to tell us whether this also clocks a little higher, and the benchmarks are also ambiguous in this regard. In the 4k test of GFXBench, the performance increase is 11 percent, which would certainly speak in favor of a higher clock rate. In other tests, however, the S23 Ultra lags behind its competitors. This can be attributed to the SoC's mediocre cooling, which we will discuss later.
GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7: T-Rex Onscreen | 1920x1080 T-Rex Offscreen
GFXBench 3.0: on screen Manhattan Onscreen OGL | 1920x1080 1080p Manhattan Offscreen
GFXBench 3.1: on screen Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | 1920x1080 Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen
GFXBench: on screen Car Chase Onscreen | 1920x1080 Car Chase Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | 2560x1440 Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | on screen Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | 1920x1080 Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | 3840x2160 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen
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| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
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| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| 3DMark / Wild Life Unlimited Score | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Physics | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited Graphics | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| 3DMark / Sling Shot Extreme (ES 3.1) Unlimited | |
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| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
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| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Onscreen | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| GFXBench (DX / GLBenchmark) 2.7 / T-Rex Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / Manhattan Onscreen OGL | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| GFXBench 3.0 / 1080p Manhattan Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Onscreen | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| GFXBench 3.1 / Manhattan ES 3.1 Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Onscreen | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| GFXBench / Car Chase Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Onscreen | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Onscreen | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| GFXBench / Aztec Ruins Normal Tier Offscreen | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Oppo Find X5 Pro | |
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G | |
| GFXBench / 4K Aztec Ruins High Tier Offscreen | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | |
| Vivo X90 Pro | |
| Motorola Edge 30 Ultra | |
| Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max | |