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› Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, 12GB/256GB versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, 12GB/256GB
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, 12GB/256GB | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, 12GB/256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 96,000 | KSh 119,000 |
| Sales | 67 - For Nov 2025 | 13 - For Nov 2025 |
| Average rating | 4.9 - 17 votes | 5 - 3 votes |
| Likes | 10 - For Nov 2025 | 0 - For Nov 2025 |
| Views | 9,145 - For Nov 2025 | 238 - For Nov 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | February 2023 | January 2025 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm | 162.8 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 218 g |
| Colors | Lavender Phantom Black Green Cream | Titanium Black Titanium Gray Titanium Silver Blue Titanium White Silver |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1900, 2100; 4G; 5G | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G; 5G |
| Key features | 120Hz adaptive refresh rate (1Hz - 120Hz) Stylus support with included S Pen Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back 200MP main camera with OIS and Optical zoom IP68 dust and water resistance up to 1.5 meters for 30 min Dual stereo speakers with AKG audio | Grade 5 Titanium frame construction 200MP quad main camera with OIS and Optical zoom IP68 dust and water resistance - Up to 1.5 meters for 30 min Up to 7 years software upgrades Audio eraser to reduce background noise in videos Gemini AI assistant for natural language interactions |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 13 One UI 5.1 | Android 15 One UI 7.1 |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| Processor | 3.36 GHz Octa-core | 4.47 GHz Octa-core 3nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 4.0 | 256GB UFS 4.0 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Battery | 5000mAh Li-Ion | 5000mAh Li-Ion |
| Battery features | 45W Fast Charging 65% In 30 Min 10W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 45W Fast Charging Up to 65% in 30 Min 25W Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging Up to 31h Video Playback |
| Platform features | Samsung Knox Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust and Water Resistant 32-bit Hi-res Audio AKG Audio | Gorilla Glass Armor 2 Back Grade 5 Titanium Frame Samsung Knox Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5m for 30 Min 32-bit Hi-res Audio AKG Audio Up to 7 Years Software Upgrades |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.8 Inches 1440 x 3088 Pixels | 6.9 Inches 1440 x 3120 Pixels |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 501 ppi | 498 ppi |
| Display features | Always-on Display 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus 2 1750 Nits Peak Brightness | Gorilla Glass Armor 2 Stylus Pen Included Always-on Display 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate HDR10+ 2600 Nits Peak Brightness |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 200MP F1.7 + 10MP F4.9 + 10MP F2.4 + 12MP F2.2 | 200MP F1.7 + 10MP F2.4 + 50MP F3.4 + 50MP F1.9 |
| Camera features | Dual Pixel PDAF Laser AF OIS 10x Optical Zoom Auto-HDR 120-degree Ultra Wide Angle LED Flash | 200MP Wide / Multi-directional PDAF / OIS 10MP Telephoto / PDAF / OIS / 3x Optical Zoom 50MP Periscope Telephoto / PDAF / OIS / 5x Optical Zoom 50MP Ultrawide / 120-degree / PDAF Laser AF Auto-HDR LED Flash |
| Video recording | 8K 30/24fps 4K 60/30fps Full HD 60/30fps 960fps@720p Slow Motion Super Steady Video HDR10+ | 8K 30/24fps 4K 60/30fps Full HD 60/30fps 960fps@720p Slow Motion Super Steady Video HDR10+ 10-bit HDR Stereo Audio Rec |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 12MP F2.2 | 12MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Face Unlock PDAF Auto HDR | Face Unlock Dual Pixel PDAF Auto HDR |
| Video recording | 4K 60/30fps Full HD 30fps Dual Video Call HDR10+ | 4K 60/30fps Full HD 30fps Dual Video Call HDR10+ |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 3.2 / USB OTG Bluetooth 5.3 NFC Tri-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6E GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO | USB Type-C 3.2 / USB OTG / DisplayPort 1.2 Bluetooth 5.4 NFC Tri-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS |
| Connectivity features | Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor | - |
