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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 32differ
  • 60identical
  • 72known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has 1,800 cd/m² more maximum display brightness (HDR) than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (3000 cd/m² vs 1200 cd/m²). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has 29 ppi more pixel density than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (422 ppi vs 393 ppi). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has 1.38 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (4.74 GHz vs 3.36 GHz). Display diagonal: 16.8 cm (6.6") on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, 20.3 cm (8") on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Display resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, 2504 x 2256 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:16.8 cm (6.6")
    • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:20.3 cm (8")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:2340 x 1080 pixels
    • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:2504 x 2256 pixels
  • Maximum display brightness (HDR)
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:1200 cd/m²
    • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:3000 cd/m²
  • Pixel density
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:393 ppi
    • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:422 ppi
  • Processor model
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 Gen 2
    • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:8 Elite Gen 5
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:3.36 GHz
    • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:4.74 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 GB
    • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:16 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:256 GB
    • Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra:1 TB

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164 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers16.8 cm (6.6")20.3 cm (8")
Display resolutionDiffers2340 x 1080 pixels2504 x 2256 pixels
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Differs1200 cd/m²3000 cd/m²
Pixel densityDiffers393 ppi422 ppi
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Second display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2520 x 1080 pixels
Second display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic AMOLED 2X
Second display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Second display pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source422 ppi
Second display Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Second display refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
Panel typeKnown for oneOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one1750 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor2 differ
Processor modelDiffers8 Gen 28 Elite Gen 5
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.36 GHz4.74 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB16 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
User memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source959.5 GB
Camera9 differ
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/1.3"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2.52"
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.94"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs50 MP200 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs12 MP50 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 MP
Rear camera aperture numberDiffers1.81.7
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.21.9
Rear camera pixel sizeDiffers1 µm0.6 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeDiffers1.4 µm0.7 µm
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.33"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs12 MP10 MP
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleDiffers80°85°
Cover camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 MP
Cover camera aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
Slow motion rateDiffers960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Camera image formats supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceJPEG
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one7680x4320@30fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Time lapse modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network6 differ
SIM card capabilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDual SIM
SIM card typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNanoSIM + eSIM
2G standardsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGSM
3G standardsDiffersUMTS, WCDMAWCDMA
5G standardDiffersSub6 FDD, Sub6 TDDSub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.36.0
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source850,1900,1800,900 MHz
3G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
4G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
ModulationDiffers1024-QAM4096-QAM
Wi-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersBarFold
Product colourDiffersBlackCream
Protection featuresKnown for oneWater resistant, Dust resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimediaidentical
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby AtmosUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh5000 mAh
Removable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200
Wireless video playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source27 h
Talk time (4G) (max)Known for one44 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for one23 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for one22 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for one84 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one27 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source45 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 W
Endurance1 differ
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA to G
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3070 min
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceA
Repairability classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceC
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP68IP48
Repairability indexKnown for one8.2Unknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers195 g215 g
WidthDiffers76.2 mm143.2 mm
DepthDiffers7.6 mm4.1 mm
HeightDiffers157.8 mm158.4 mm
Folded widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.28 cm
Folded depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.9 mm
Folded heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.8 cm
Packaging content1 differ
AC adapter includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Cables includedDiffersUSBUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.821 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.167 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.87 W/kg
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGalaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra2, Galaxy Watch U
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 July 2033
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
E-mailKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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