Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs S23+ vs S23 Philippines Prices and Specs Comparison Table

On Thursday - February 2, 2023 - at around 2AM here in the Philippines, Korean Tech Giant Samsung Corporation officially announced its 2023 flagship smartphone line, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S23+, and Samsung Galaxy S23 all mark a new era of Samsung Galaxy’s ultimate premium smartphone experience.

For one, Samsung Galaxy S23 Series' epic cameras give users more freedom to explore their creativity, like capturing truly cinematic Nightography videos with transformative AI.

The handsets' Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy enables premium experiences, including groundbreaking AI, future-ready mobile gaming feature and powerfully sustained gameplay with the world’s fastest mobile graphics.

On the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, an embedded S Pen stylus that many long-time Samsung Galaxy Note users know and love offers more possibilities for productivity, notetaking, hobbies and more.

All Samsung Galaxy S23 Series' new standard-setting innovations are housed within a striking design that advances the company’s sustainability commitment with more components made using recycled materials than any other Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

L-R: Back panels of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S23+, and Samsung Galaxy S23 2023 Flagship Smartphone Models

According to Mr. TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics, "The value of impactful technology is measured, not just by what it enables for people today, but also how it contributes to a better future."

He added, "The entire Galaxy S series lineup is the new standard-bearer of trustworthy premium smartphone experiences. We’re on a mission to redefine peak performance by bringing together powerful, lasting innovations and sustainability."

Here's a side-by-side comparison of the key technical specifications and features of all three Samsung Galaxy S23 Series models.

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specifications Table
	Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra	Samsung Galaxy S23+	Samsung Galaxy S23
Display	6.8-inch QHD+ Edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (1~120Hz) 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode Vision booster Enhanced comfort Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner	6.6-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (48~120Hz) 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode Vision booster Enhanced comfort Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner	6.1-inch FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X Display Super Smooth 120Hz refresh rate (48~120Hz) 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate in Game Mode Vision booster Enhanced comfort Under-Display Fingerprint Scanner
Dimensions and Weight	78.1 x 163.4 x 8.9 mm 234 grams	76.2 x 157.8 x 7.6 mm 196 grams	70.9 x 146.3 x 7.6 mm 168 grams
Cameras	200 MegaPixels Wide Camera, Main, F1.7, FOV 85˚, 1/1.3" Sensor Size, Dual Pixel PDAF 12 MegaPixels Ultra-Wide Camera · f/2.2 Aperture, FOV 120˚, 1/2.55" Sensor Size, PDAF 10MP Telephoto Camera, 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚, 1/3.94" Sensor Size, Dual Pixel PDAF 10MP Telephoto Camera, 10x Optical Zoom, F4.9, FOV 11˚ 12MP Front Camera, F2.2, FOV 80˚, Dual Pixel PDAF *100X Space Zoom includes 10x Optical Zoom and 10x Digital Zoom with AI Super Resolution Technology. Zooming in past 10x may cause some image deterioration. Back Video Recorder - 8K 24/30fps, 4K 30/60fps, 1080p 30/60/240fps, 720p 960fps, Stereo Sound Recording, Gyro-EIS, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Dual Pixel PDAF Front Video Recorder - 4K 30/60fps, 1080p 30fps, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Dual Pixel PDAF	50 MegaPixels Wide Camera, F1.8, FOV 85˚, 1/1.56" Sensor Size, PDAF 12 MegaPixels Ultra-Wide Camera · f/2.2 Aperture, FOV 120˚, 1/2.55" Sensor Size, Dual Pixel PDAF 10MP Telephoto Camera, 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚, 1/3.94" Sensor Size, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady Video 12MP Front Camera F2.2, FOV 80˚, Dual Pixel PDAF Back Video Recorder - 8K 24/30fps, 4K 30/60fps, 1080p 30/60/240fps, 720p 960fps, Stereo Sound Recording, Gyro-EIS, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Dual Pixel PDAF Front Video Recorder - 4K 30/60fps, 1080p 30fps, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Dual Pixel PDAF	50 MegaPixels Wide Camera, F1.8, FOV 85˚, 1/1.56" Sensor Size, PDAF 12 MegaPixels Ultra-Wide Camera · f/2.2 Aperture, FOV 120˚, 1/2.55" Sensor Size, Dual Pixel PDAF 10MP Telephoto Camera, 3x Optical Zoom, F2.4, FOV 36˚, 1/3.94" Sensor Size 12MP Front Camera F2.2, FOV 80˚, Dual Pixel PDAF Back Video Recorder - 8K 24/30fps, 4K 30/60fps, 1080p 30/60/240fps, 720p 960fps, Stereo Sound Recording, Gyro-EIS, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Dual Pixel PDAF Front Video Recorder - 4K 30/60fps, 1080p 30fps, Auto-HDR, HDR10+, Dual Pixel PDAF
Processor	4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy with Adreno 740 GPU	4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy with Adreno 740 GPU	4nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy with Adreno 740 GPU
RAM + ROM	12GB + 1TB 12GB + 512GB 12GB + 256GB UFS 4.0 Storage	8GB + 512GB 8GB + 256GB UFS 4.0 Storage	8GB + 256GB 8GB + 128GB UFS 4.0 Storage
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh Li-Po, Non-Removable	4,700 mAh Li-Po, Non-Removable	3,900 mAh Li-Po, Non-Removable
Fast Charging	Wired Charging: Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins with 45W Adapter and 5A USB-C cable Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare	Wired Charging: Up to 65% charge in around 30 mins with 45W Adapter and 5A USB-C cable Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare	Wired Charging: Up to 50% charge in around 30 mins with 25W Adapter and 3A USB-C cable Fast Wireless Charging 2.0 Wireless PowerShare
Operating System and User Interface	Android 13 One UI 5.1	Android 13 One UI 5.1	Android 13 One UI 5.1
Network Connectivity	5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E ready, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3	5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E ready, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3	5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 6E ready, Wi-Fi Direct Bluetooth 5.3
Security	Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault	Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault	Samsung Knox, Samsung Knox Vault
Water and Dust Resistance	IP68	IP68	IP68
Build	Recycled Sustainable Materials	Recycled Sustainable Materials	Recycled Sustainable Materials
Stylus	Embedded S-Pen with Bluetooth Integration	None	None
Price	12GB + 1TB = PHP 103,990 samsung.com Exclusive 12GB + 512GB = PHP 81,990 12GB + 256GB = PHP 89,990	8GB + 512GB = PHP 68,990 8GB + 256GB = PHP 76,990	8GB + 256GB = PHP 53,990 8GB + 128GB = PHP 57,990
Pre-Order Period	February 2 to 23, 2023 with Freebies and Discounts	February 2 to 23, 2023 with Freebies and Discounts	February 2 to 23, 2023 with Freebies and Discounts
Colorways	Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender	Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender	Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender

Samsung Galaxy Camera Now Comes with More Megapixels and Extensive Creative Controls, From Day to Night

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra makes it easier for any level of photographer to capture phenomenal content. It offers Samsung Galaxy’s most advanced camera system, tailored for nearly any lighting conditions and engineered to render incredible detail. Improved Nightography capabilities transform how the Galaxy S series optimizes photos and videos in a wide range of ambient conditions. Filming a favorite song at a concert, snapping a selfie at the aquarium, or grabbing a group shot of friends at dinner - users can get sharper images and videos. Visual noise that usually ruins low-light images is corrected by a new AI-powered image signal processing (ISP) algorithm that enhances object details and color tone.

Shoot photos of the night sky more easily with the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

In a Samsung Galaxy-first, Galaxy S23 Ultra boasts a new 200MP Adaptive Pixel sensor that captures epic moments with incredible precision. It uses pixel binning to support multiple levels of high-resolution processing at once. And because selfie cameras are more important than ever to how we communicate today, the Galaxy S23 series introduces fast autofocus and our first Super HDR selfie camera, jumping from 30fps to 60fps, for noticeably better front-facing images and videos.

For users who want the ultimate creative control and customization, the Galaxy S23 series offers a suite of tools that differentiate any photography experience. The Expert RAW app, available exclusively on Samsung Galaxy, enables DSLR-style image shooting and editing in RAW and JPEG — no bulky camera equipment is required. Users can experiment with Multiple exposures photo art or capture a clear view of the Milky Way with Astrophoto settings, and now, after being downloaded on Galaxy S23, Expert RAW features can be accessed within Samsung’s native Camera app. Meanwhile, the new zoom capabilities on Galaxy Watch5 series’ Camera Controller app empower users to capture a perfectly framed shot right from their wrist.

Additional camera advancements include:

Low-light or in situations that would normally create a blur, videos are stable with doubled optical image stabilizer (OIS) angles in all directions on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.

Recording videos feel more cinematic with enhanced 8K video at 30 frames per second with a wider angle.

Advanced, object-based AI analyzes each detail in the frame, even down to minute facial features such as hair and eyes, to carefully reflect a person's dynamic characteristics.

For an even more enhanced video experience, the new 360 Audio Recording feature on Galaxy Buds2 Pro creates multi-dimensional sound.

 

On Galaxy S23+ and Galaxy S23, the iconic Samsung Galaxy camera also gets an upgraded look. The contour housing has been removed, marking a new era of essential Galaxy design that makes the entire series stand out.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Offers Premium Performance and Makes Way for the Future of Mobile Gaming

For creators and gamers alike, the desire to push limits and constantly reimagine what’s possible requires technology that outpaces expectations.

Together, Samsung and Qualcomm optimized the Samsung Galaxy experience with the brand new “Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy”, the most powerful and efficient platform ever in a Samsung Galaxy smartphone and the fastest Snapdragon available today. Meanwhile, on the Galaxy S23 Ultra, a 5000mAh battery powers a larger camera than Galaxy S22 Ultra without increasing the device’s size.

A newly designed CPU micro architecture boosts the processing abilities of the Sasmung Galaxy S23 series by about 30 percent compared to the Galaxy S22 series. Capturing stunning photos in low light requires trillions of calculations per second, so Samsung Galaxy’s highly efficient NPU architecture has been optimized by 49 percent to balance performance and power while using an AI algorithm to help users take epic photos and videos. One of the most significant improvements to the Galaxy S23 series is the optimized GPU, which is approximately 41 percent faster compared to Galaxy 22 series and designed especially for power users.

In anticipation of the future of ultimate digital realism, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes ready to support real-time ray tracing as it comes to the mobile gaming mainstream. Users will be able to see noticeably more lifelike renderings of scenes, thanks to technology that simulates and tracks every ray of light. Plus, Samsung Galaxy’s vapor chamber, now bigger and on every Galaxy S23 series model, keeps your gaming marathon going.

All this power underpins Galaxy S23 Ultra’s expansive 6.8-inch edge display with a reduced curvature to create a larger and flatter surface area for the best visual experience on a Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Samsung Galaxy’s unique Enhanced comfort feature allows users to adjust color tones and contrast levels, lessening eye strain from screen time at night. Vision booster now adjusts at three levels of lighting instead of two to combat brightness and glare in daylight.

 

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Models are Designed with Sustainability and the Planet in Mind

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series raises the bar for premium technology that can enrich people’s lives and help contribute to a healthier planet. Since the Galaxy S22 series, Samsung Galaxy increases its use of recycled materials from six internal components in Galaxy S22 Ultra to 12 internal and external components in Galaxy S23 Ultra.

This 2023 Galaxy S23 Series also has a wider variety of recycled materials than any other Galaxy smartphone, including pre-consumer recycled aluminum and glass and post-consumer recycled plastics sourced from discarded fishing nets, PET bottles and water barrels.

The new S series is the first to market Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, offering durability for long-term use and consisting of an average of 22 percent pre-consumer recycled content. Plus, every Galaxy S23 smartphone comes in a redesigned packaging box which applied paper made with 100 percent recycled paper.

With the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series, Samsung Galaxy is doing more to minimize its impact on the environment without compromising quality and aesthetic. The Galaxy S23 series is UL ECOLOGO certified, meaning that the product has been certified for reduced environmental impact.

For users who want to extend the life of their device, the Galaxy S23 series’ premium experience can be sustained through the years with four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates. To enhance its longevity, users can also leverage programs such as Samsung Care, a support service for accidental damages, repairs and more.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series' User-Friendly Security and Privacy Enable a Transparent Experience without Compromise

Secure and private experiences are the foundation of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Series. Every smartphone comes with Samsung's end-to-end Samsung Knox protection, which has received more government and industry certifications than any other mobile device, platform, or solution on the market.

The Security and Privacy Dashboard on Samsung Galaxy gives users full visibility over who has access to their data and how it’s being used. With just a glance, it’s easy to see if personal data is at risk and receive simple prompts to change settings for a more secure experience. Users can also decide exactly which applications and programs get access to their data and how it can be used.

For an added layer of security, Knox Vault, which was first introduced on the Samsung Galaxy S21 series, protects critical information on the Galaxy S23 series by isolating it from the rest of the device, including the OS, for added protection against vulnerabilities.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Allows for More Freedom and Flexibility for Connected Lifestyles

At the core of the Samsung Galaxy S series’ premium experience is the uncompromising innovation of Samsung Galaxy Ultra. But the power and creative capabilities of Samsung Galaxy Ultra don’t stop at smartphones. With the brand new, first-ever Samsung Galaxy Book3 Ultra, and the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, users can now enjoy an ultimate Samsung Galaxy’s ecosystem.

Across every Galaxy S series model, connected experiences get added benefits. Samsung Multi Control, which connects mouse and keyboard functionality between a Samsung Galaxy PC and tablet, now extends to Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy S23+, and Galaxy S23 for the ultimate flexibility between devices. Plus, enhanced text usability makes it easy to copy and paste text, like URLs, from one device to another to pick up an activity on another device. On Galaxy S23 Ultra, Google Meet paired with Samsung Notes and the embedded S Pen now make video calls even more collaborative. With Google Meet live sharing, participants can simultaneously co-edit a document from each of their Android devices, rather than viewing a shared screen.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Series Pricing and Availability in the Philippines

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series comes in four nature-inspired matte hues: Phantom Black, Cream, Green and Lavender.

Samsung Galaxy S23 retails for PHP 53,990 for the 128GB variant, and PHP 57,990 for the 256GB variant.

Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S23+ starts at PHP 68,990 for 256GB variant, and PHP 76,990 for the 512GB variant.

Lastly, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is available at PHP 81,990 and PHP 89,990 for the 256GB and 512GB variants respectively.  A samsung.com-exclusive 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra is also available at PHP 103,990.

From February 2 until February 23, 2023, customers who pre-order the Samsung Galaxy S23, Galaxy S23+ , or the Galaxy S23 Ultra through samsung.com will enjoy discounts of up to PHP 76,000, including a FREE Memory Upgrade worth up to PHP 8,000.

They will instantly get the higher memory variant for the price of the lower variant within the same model lineup.

Those who will trade-in their old devices can also enjoy savings of up to PHP 13,000 on top of their old phone’s residual value. In addition, they will get an e-voucher worth up to PHP 5,000, a 50% discount on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series.

On top of this, they will also get a FREE 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage worth PHP 5,999, and earn double Samsung Rewards points.

As an exclusive samsung.com offer, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 1TB will be offered as part of a limited-edition Samsung Galaxy VIP bundle with total savings of PHP 38,000. The VIP bundle includes the 1TB Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Watch5 Pro 46mm, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, Super Fast Wireless Duo Charger, Galaxy S23 Ultra Leather Cover, and 1-year Samsung Care+ coverage all for a discounted price of PHP 119,378.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Series is also available for pre-order through Samsung Experience Stores, Authorized Samsung Stores, Lazada, Shopee, Abenson.com and MemoXpress Online. Customers who pre-order through these channels from February 2 to 23, 2023 will enjoy as much as PHP 65,000 worth of discounts. This also includes the FREE Memory Upgrade, additional savings for traded-in devices, 50% off on the Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and 30% off on the Galaxy Watch5 Series.