The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G will go on sale by the end of this February. The all-new flagship from Samsung will probably be the best android smartphone made so far. Here in this article, we will show a head-to-head comparison between the S23 Ultra and the already-established flagship from OnePlus, the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G.
The S23 Ultra will cost around Rs. 1,24,999 whereas the OnePlus 10 Pro is currently available at Rs. 47,999. Read the complete article to know which phone is best suited for you.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | OnePlus 10 Pro 5G | |
Display | 6.8 inches, Resolution – 1440 x 3088 pixels | 6.7 inches, Resolution – 1440 x 3216 pixels |
Camera | Front – 12 MP Back – 200MP+10 MP+12MP | Front – 32 MP Back – 48 MP + 8 MP + 50 MP |
Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
Price | Rs. 1,24,999 | Rs. 47,999 |
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | OnePlus 10 Pro 5G | |
Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO2 Fluid AMOLED |
Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
Brightness | 1750 nits (peak) | 1300 nits (peak) |
Display Size | 6.8 inches, (89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, (90% screen-to-body ratio) |
Resolution | 1440 x 3088 pixels (501 PPI density) | 1440 x 3216 pixels, (525 PPI Density) |
Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
In terms of display type, screen size, display protection and screen brightness, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is better than the OnePlus 10 Pro. But the 10 Pro has a higher pixel resolution, more pixel-per-inch and a better screen-to-body ratio.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | OnePlus 10 Pro 5G | |
Type | Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Charging | PD3.0, 65% in 30 min | PD, 1-100% in 32 min |
Charger | 45W wired | 80W wired |
USB Type | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
In terms of charging capabilities, the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G is way better. This phone gets charged with a whopping 80 watts charger, and takes only 32 mins to reach 100% from zero.
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Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | OnePlus 10 Pro 5G |
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Main Camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 48 MP, f/1.8, 23mm (wide), multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS |
2nd Camera | 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 10x optical zoom | 8 MP, f/2.4, 77mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.3x optical zoom |
3rd Camera | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 150˚ (ultrawide) |
4th Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide, Super Steady video | – |
Front Camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF | 32 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has probably the best smartphone camera on the planet and no other phone can beat it. The picture quality, depth and image stabilisation it has is unbeatable. It has a magnificent image stabilisation function even when using 100x zoom. The OnePlus 10 Pro or any other phone for that matter of fact doesn’t even come close to this in terms of camera.
Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | OnePlus 10 Pro 5G |
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OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Oxygen OS |
Chipset | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) | Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core |
GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 730 |
The Galaxy S23 Ultra has the newer and latest version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and performs a bit better than its previous version which is present in the OnePlus 10 Pro. Also, this new Samsung flagship has the latest and fastest GPU in the phone industry, the Adreno 740.
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Basis | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G | OnePlus 10 Pro 5G |
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Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) | 163 x 73.9 x 8.6 mm (6.42 x 2.91 x 0.34 in) |
RAM/ROM-(Available Combinations) | 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB, 12GB/1TB. | 8GB/128GB, 8GB/256GB, 12GB/256GB, 12GB/512GB. |
Colours Available | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red | Volcanic Black, Emerald Forest, Panda White (Extreme Edition) |
Sensors | Fingerprint (under the display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, color spectrum, barometer |
WLAN | Wi-Fi, tri-band | Wi-Fi, dual-band |
Bluetooth | v5.3, A2DP, LE | v5.2, A2DP, LE |
Water Resistance | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) | IP68 dust/water resistant |
From the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G vs OnePlus 10 Pro 5G comparison we learnt that in specs and features wise the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are unbeatable in all aspects. It is probably the best smartphone on the planet right now.
But when you put the cost of both phones, in my opinion with the OnePlus 10 Pro 5G you will get the best out of your money. Its features are just a small notch down from the 1.25 Lakh Rupee phone and its price is even less than half of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. For me, that’s more value you get for less money.
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