Honor WIN RT2 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 71/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 1,762,339).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 1762339
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (31/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 234g vs 238g
- Better camera (73/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 10 points higher (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 1762339 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1440x3088 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 200 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1199 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 129.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 is a bit better (97/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (73/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (78/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users.