Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra / Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023): 8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB or 12 GB + 1 TB. Every market uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. The Galaxy S23 and S23+ and the later S24 Ultra are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5: Galaxy Z Fold5; 12 GB RAM with 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. Memory options and colours vary by market. The Z Fold4 and Z Fold6 are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraSamsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Release year20232023
Display6.8-inch QHD+ Edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh; 1750 nits; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode

Adaptive refresh drops to as low as 1 Hz when content is static to save power and rises to 120 Hz when scrolling and gaming. Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in bright conditions across three lighting levels; the edge curve is reduced compared with the S22 Ultra.

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Front and back glassCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; Armor Aluminum frame

According to Samsung, the S23 series was the first S series to use Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

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ProcessorSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Samsung says the vapour chamber is larger on every S23-series model.

Samsung		Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy Samsung
Memory and storage8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB or 12 GB + 1 TB

Memory depends on the storage option; usable space is lower because of preloaded software. There is no memory card slot.

Samsung		12 GB RAM; 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB

There is no memory card slot; options vary by market.

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Rear cameras200 MP Wide (F1.7, 85°), 12 MP Ultra Wide (F2.2, 120°), 10 MP 3x telephoto (F2.4, 36°), 10 MP 10x telephoto (F4.9, 11°)

The 200 MP sensor outputs 200, 50 or 12 MP images through pixel binning. 100x Space Zoom combines 10x optical with 10x AI-assisted digital zoom; image quality may deteriorate beyond 10x. The optical stabilisation angle was doubled compared with the S22 Ultra.

Samsung		50 MP wide (ƒ/1.8, OIS, Dual Pixel AF); 12 MP ultra wide (ƒ/2.2, 123°); 10 MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, OIS, 3x optical)

30x Space Zoom adds digital zoom on top of the 3x optical zoom; image quality may drop beyond 3x.

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VideoUp to 8K at 30 fps

The Expert RAW app (downloaded separately from the Galaxy Store) offers RAW capture at up to 50 MP.

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Front camera12 MP, F2.2, 80°

On the S23 series the front camera gets fast autofocus and 60 fps Super HDR.

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Battery and charging5000 mAh (typical; rated minimum 4855 mAh); 45 W wired charging; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

45 W requires a separately sold 45 W adapter and a 5 A USB-C cable; wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. Wireless PowerShare charges Qi-compatible devices from the back of the phone when the battery is above 30%.

Samsung		4,400 mAh (typical) dual battery; 50% in about 30 minutes with 25 W wired charging; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

Rated capacity is 4,270 mAh. The 25 W adapter is sold separately. Wireless PowerShare lets the back of the phone charge Qi-compatible watches, earbuds or phones.

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Software and updatesLaunched with Android 13 and One UI 5.1; four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates

Update timing can vary by model and market.

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Connectivity5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3

Using Wi‑Fi 6E’s 6 GHz band needs a Wi‑Fi 6E router and market availability.

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SecuritySamsung Knox, Knox Vault

Knox Vault keeps critical data in separate hardware isolated from the operating system.

Samsung		Capacitive fingerprint sensor in the side key; Samsung Knox Vault Samsung
Water resistanceIP68 (up to 30 minutes at 1.5 metres in fresh water)

Samsung does not recommend beach or pool use.

Samsung		IPX8 (up to 30 minutes in 1.5 m of fresh water)

The “X” means dust protection is not rated; Samsung does not advise beach or pool use.

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Size and weight78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm; 234 g SamsungFolded 67.1 × 154.9 × 13.4 mm; unfolded 129.9 × 154.9 × 6.1 mm; 253 g Samsung
Main screen—7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2176 × 1812, 374 ppi; 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh

Adaptive refresh rises to 120 Hz for motion and drops to 1 Hz for still images to save battery. Allowing for the rounded corners the screen is 7.4 inches; the fold line can be visible in use.

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Cover screen—6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 2316 × 904 (23.1:9), 402 ppi; 48–120 Hz

The 23.1:9 ratio makes the cover screen tall and narrow; it works like a regular phone screen when closed.

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Front cameras—10 MP on the cover screen (ƒ/2.2); 4 MP under-display camera on the inner screen (ƒ/1.8)

The under-display camera leaves no hole in the inner screen, but shooting through the pixels lowers image quality.

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Software—At launch Android 13, One UI 5.1.1 Samsung
Connectivity and SIM—5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3; up to two nano-SIMs and one eSIM

The SIM and eSIM arrangement varies by market and carrier.

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