Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $485 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 70/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 1,684,869); the Honor GT Pro is noticeably lighter (212g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 212g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $485 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 70/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Honor GT Pro scores 13 points higher (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (46/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 94.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $714. Honor GT Pro was $714 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro is a bit better (70/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (46/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor GT Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.