Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 IV
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Sony Xperia 5 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 67/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 12 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,684,869 vs 1,242,193); per DXOMark lab testing, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has the stronger camera (140 vs 119); the Sony Xperia 5 IV is noticeably lighter (172g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 IV
What makes Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1684869 vs 1242193
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 4188
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 IV better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 234g
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 IV, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 3 points higher (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (74/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1684869 | 1242193 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3088 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | 119 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1750 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×78.1×8.9 mm | 156.0×67.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 172 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3088
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads Sony Xperia 5 IV by 35.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a bit better (75/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 IV (73/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 IV significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra (74/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia 5 IV by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Sony Xperia 5 IV — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on performance (75/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Sony Xperia 5 IV is a better fit for active users.