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› Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, 12GB/256GB Pre-owned versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, 12GB/256GB Pre-owned
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra versus Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, 12GB/256GB Pre-owned | Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, 12GB/256GB Pre-owned |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 70,000 | KSh 45,000 |
| Sales | 89 - For Aug 2026 | 21 - For Aug 2026 |
| Average rating | 4.9 - 18 votes | 3.7 - 23 votes |
| Likes | 6 - For Aug 2026 | 8 - For Aug 2026 |
| Views | 7,624 - For Aug 2026 | 1,673 - For Aug 2026 |
| General | ||
| Available | February 2023 | January 2021 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm | 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 234 g | 227 g |
| Colors | Green Lavender Phantom Black Cream | Phantom Brown Phantom Black Phantom Silver Phantom Titanium Phantom Navy Navy |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G, eSIM | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Key features | 120Hz adaptive refresh rate Stylus support with included S Pen Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back 200MP quad main camera with OIS and Optical zoom IP68 dust and water resistance - up to 1.5m for 30 min Dual stereo speakers with AKG audio | 108MP quad main camera with Periscope telephoto 40MP high resolution selfie camera IP68 dust and water resistance - Up to 1.5 meters for 30 min Wireless Samsung desktop experience - DeX Gorilla Glass Victus display protection Android 11 with up to 4 major Android upgrades |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 13 One UI 5.1 Up to 4 Major Android Upgrades | Android 11 One UI 7 Upto 4 Major Android Upgrades |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| Processor | 3.36 GHz Octa-core 4nm | 2.9 GHz Octa-core 5nm |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Exynos 2100 |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 740 | Mali-G78 MP14 |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 256GB UFS 4.0 | 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | No | No |
| Battery | 5000mAh Li-Ion | 5000mAh Li-Ion |
| Battery features | 45W Fast Wired Charging Up to 65% in 30 Min 15W Fast Wireless Charging 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging | 25W Fast Wired Charging 15W Fast Wireless Charging - Qi 4.5W Reverse Wireless Charging |
| Platform features | Aluminum Frame Gorilla Glass Victus 2 Back Samsung Knox Dual Stereo Speakers Hi-res Audio Dolby Atmos Audio / AKG Audio IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5m for 30 Min Samsung DeX Support Up to 4 Major Android Upgrades | Gorilla Glass Victus Back Aluminum Frame Dual Stereo Speakers IP68 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1.5m for 30 Min Hi-res Audio Samsung DeX / Wireless DeX Dolby Atmos Audio AKG Audio |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.8 Inches 1440 x 3088 Pixels | 6.8 Inches 1440 x 3200 Pixels |
| Display type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors | Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 500 ppi | 515 ppi |
| Display features | Always-on Display 120Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus 2 1750 Nits Peak Brightness Stylus Support / S Pen Included | Gorilla Glass Victus 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ 1500 Nits Peak Brightness Always-on Display Stylus Pen Support |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 200MP F1.7 + 10MP F2.4 + 10MP F4.9 + 12MP F2.2 | 108MP F1.8 + 10MP F4.9 + 10MP F2.4 + 12MP F2.2 |
| Camera features | 200MP Wide / Multi-directional PDAF / OIS 10MP Telephoto / PDAF / OIS / 3x Optical Zoom 10MP Periscope Telephoto / PDAF / OIS / 10x Optical Zoom 12MP 120-degree Ultrawide / Dual Pixel PDAF Laser AF Auto-HDR LED Flash 100X Space Zoom | 108MP Wide / PDAF / OIS 10MP Telephoto / Dual Pixel PDAF / OIS / 3x Optical Zoom 10MP Periscope Telephoto / Dual Pixel PDAF / OIS / 10x Optical Zoom 12MP Ultrawide / Dual Pixel PDAF Laser AF Auto-HDR Panorama LED Flash |
| Video recording | 8K 24fps 4K 60/30fps 1080p 60/30fps 960fps@720p Slow Motion Super Steady Video HDR10+ Stereo Audio | 8K 24fps 4K 60/30fps 1080p 240/60/30fps 960fps@720p Slow Motion HDR10+ Stereo Audio Rec |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 12MP F2.2 | 40MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Face Unlock Dual Pixel PDAF | PDAF Face Unlock HDR |
| Video recording | 4K 60/30fps 1080p 30fps Dual-view Video HDR / HDR10+ | 4K 60/30fps 1080p 30fps Dual Video Call |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint - Ultrasonic Accelerometer Ambient Light Gyro Proximity Compass Barometer | Fingerprint - Ultrasonic 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 / QZSS | USB Type-C 3.2 / OTG Bluetooth 5.2 NFC Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi Direct / Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi 6e GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO |
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