OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Samsung Galaxy S23 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; estimated prices are $555 and $229. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads — 74/100 vs 66/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 3900); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 1,660,456); the Samsung Galaxy S23 is noticeably lighter (168g vs 217g).
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 1660456
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Lighter: 168g vs 217g
- Cheaper: $229 vs $555
- Better camera (67/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy S23, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra scores 8 points higher (74/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 leads (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (93/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (67/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (82/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (83/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 1660456 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 133 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 1750 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 157.8×76.2×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 168 g | |
| Price | $555 | $229 |
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 6.1" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 by 106.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $326. Samsung Galaxy S23 is cheaper by $326.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (93/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (67/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 (82/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (83/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy S23 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 leads on camera score (67/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads on performance (93/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy S23?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.