Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $2199. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 70/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 1,684,869); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is noticeably lighter (215g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $1199 vs $2199
- Better camera (73/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 78/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 1684869
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 25W vs 15W
- Lighter: 215g vs 234g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 8 points higher (78/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — 50/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 64/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (66/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684869 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 234 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $2199 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by 51.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1000. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra was $1000 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (66/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra edges out the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.