Honor Win RT vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Honor Win RT (2026) 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 $384 and $1199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Honor Win RT is faster in AnTuTu (3,249,469 vs 1,684,869).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3249469 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 229g vs 234g
- Cheaper at launch: $384 vs $1199
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Honor Win RT scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, 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 Win RT notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | 1684869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Win RT and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Win RT leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $815. Honor Win RT was $815 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor Win RT (73/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Win RT is a bit better (38/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Win RT edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.