Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
Samsung
90 Overall Score
vs
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
OnePlus
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
No customer feedback yet
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The OnePlus 15 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its extraordinary battery life and lightning-fast charging, with many users reporting two days of use without a charge. Performance and display quality are highly praised, though the camera is consistently noted as not quite top-tier, being a generation or two behind leading flagships while still producing good results. A few minor bugs and the absence of wireless charging are mentioned, but the overall sentiment remains very favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Super fast charging speed
- Smooth performance
- Vibrant display
- Great build quality
Cons
- Camera not top-tier
- Plastic back feels cheap
- Minor software bugs
- No wireless charging
- Lacks IR sensor
Battery life 8
Charging speed 6
Camera quality 5
Performance and smoothness 7
Display quality 4
Build quality 5
Scores
Battery Life
Photography
Foldable
Budget
Rugged
Gaming
Flagship
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED★ | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 1750 nits★ | 800 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 3.36 | 4.61★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 200 MP★ | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 4★ | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 3.5x |
| Video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 7,300 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 45W | 80W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging | Wired |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB Type-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | Dual SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP69K |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.23 kg | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong battery (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong display (94th percentile)94th %ile
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB0.009score per dollar
vs
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB0.002score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Phantom Black 256GB offers 4.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 42 specs.
