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Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed

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  • 25differ
  • 39identical
  • 73known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed has 1.11 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (4.47 GHz vs 3.36 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed has 4 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed has 150 MP more rear camera resolution (numeric) than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black (200 MP vs 50 MP). Display diagonal: 16.8 cm (6.6") on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, 17.5 cm (6.9") on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed. Display resolution: 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black, 3120 x 1440 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:16.8 cm (6.6")
    • Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed:17.5 cm (6.9")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:2340 x 1080 pixels
    • Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed:3120 x 1440 pixels
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:3.36 GHz
    • Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed:4.47 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 GB
    • Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed:12 GB
  • Internal storage capacity
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:256 GB
    • Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed:1 TB
  • Rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:50 MP
    • Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed:200 MP
  • Second rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:12 MP
    • Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed:50 MP
  • Third rear camera resolution (numeric)
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:10 MP
    • Galaxy S25 Ultra Certified Re-Newed:50 MP

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137 specifications
Display2 differ
Display diagonalDiffers16.8 cm (6.6")17.5 cm (6.9")
Display resolutionDiffers2340 x 1080 pixels3120 x 1440 pixels
Screen shapeKnown for oneFlatUnknown — not stated by the source
Panel typeKnown for oneOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla GlassUnknown — not stated by the source
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneGorilla Glass Victus 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one1200 cd/m²Unknown — 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
Pixel densityKnown for one393 ppiUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor1 differ
Processor familyKnown for oneSnapdragonUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor modelKnown for one8 Gen 2Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor boost frequencyDiffers3.36 GHz4.47 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3.5 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers256 GB1 TB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneNot supportedUnknown — not stated by the source
User memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source984.5 GB
Camera9 differ
Rear camera typeKnown for oneTriple cameraUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs50 MP200 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs12 MP50 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs10 MP50 MP
Rear camera aperture numberDiffers1.81.7
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.23.4
Third rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.41.9
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.4 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one85°Unknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one120°Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one36°Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical zoomDiffers3x5x
Digital zoomDiffers30x100x
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.12 µmUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one80°Unknown — not stated by the source
Flash typeKnown for oneLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one7680x4320@30fpsUnknown — not stated by the source
Time lapse modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Night modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Self-timerKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
PanoramaKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Portrait modeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Slow motion rateDiffers960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 MP
Fourth rear camera aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.4
Network5 differ
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-FiKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi standardsKnown for one802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Unknown — not stated by the source
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
ModulationDiffers1024-QAM4096-QAM
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
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
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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
Navigationidentical
Position locationKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Designidentical
Product colourKnown for oneBlackUnknown — not stated by the source
Protection featuresKnown for oneWater resistant, Dust resistantUnknown — not stated by the source
Housing materialKnown for oneAluminiumUnknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Face recognitionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimediaidentical
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby AtmosUnknown — not stated by the source
SpeakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcestereo
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers4700 mAh5000 mAh
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)Differs27 h31 h
Removable batteryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2000
Enduranceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one8.2Unknown — not stated by the source
International Protection (IP) codeKnown for oneIP68Unknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceB
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers195 g218 g
WidthDiffers76.2 mm77.6 mm
DepthDiffers7.6 mm8.2 mm
HeightDiffers157.8 mm162.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cables includedKnown for oneUSBUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pinKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Stylus includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGalaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watc
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source31 January 2032

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