Dell XPS 15 (2023) vs Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
The Verdict
Dell's XPS 15 offers outstanding value at $1,499, pairing a stunning 3456x2160 OLED display with a capable Intel Core i7-13700H and 16GB DDR5 RAM. The 86Wh battery supports up to 13 hours of real-world use, while the slim 0.73-inch chassis keeps weight at 4.23 lbs. Storage starts at 512GB, expandable via SD card. Samsung's Galaxy Book4 Ultra commands a $900 premium, justifying it with a newer Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor featuring 16 cores, double the storage at 1TB, and a 120Hz Dynamic AMOLED display. While Samsung's 16-inch panel refreshes faster and includes traditional USB-A, the XPS delivers superior resolution and pixel density on its OLED screen. Battery life claims match at 13 hours across both machines. The XPS 15 is the smarter purchase for most users, delivering flagship display quality and solid performance at mid-range pricing. Samsung's model appeals mainly to professionals needing maximum compute power and the latest Intel silicon, where its $2,400 price becomes more defensible.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Dell XPS 15 (2023) if…
- →Gorgeous 3.5K OLED display with perfect blacks and vivid colors
- →86 Wh battery provides solid all-day battery life
- →13th-gen H-series processor with strong sustained performance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra if…
- →Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- →Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- →Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
Dell XPS 15 (2023)
Pros
- Gorgeous 3.5K OLED display with perfect blacks and vivid colors
- 86 Wh battery provides solid all-day battery life
- 13th-gen H-series processor with strong sustained performance
- SD card reader is a welcome inclusion for photographers
- Compact footprint for a 15.6-inch laptop
Cons
- No USB-A or HDMI ports — USB-C/Thunderbolt only
- Discrete GPU (RTX 4050/4060) models are significantly more expensive
- 4.23 lbs is heavier than many 15-inch competitors
- OLED display limited to 60Hz — no high-refresh option
- Palmrest can get warm during extended CPU-heavy tasks
Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra
Pros
- Stunning 3K AMOLED 120Hz display with deep colors
- Includes NVIDIA RTX 4050 or 4070 discrete GPU
- Surprisingly thin and light for a 16-inch with dGPU
- Tight integration with Samsung Galaxy ecosystem
Cons
- Premium pricing rivals workstation laptops
- Soldered RAM, only storage is upgradable
- Speakers underwhelming versus MacBook competitors
- Touchpad palm rejection occasionally inconsistent
Full Specifications
| Spec | Dell XPS 15 (2023) | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 4.23 lbs (1.92 kg) | 1.86 kg |
| Material | CNC machined aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 13.56 x 9.06 x 0.73 inches | 355.4 x 250.4 x 16.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 2 |
| SD card | ||
| Thunderbolt ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 13 hours | Up to 13 hours |
| Capacity | 86 Wh | 76 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 16 inches |
| Type | OLED anti-reflective | Dynamic AMOLED 2X touchscreen |
| Resolution | 3456 x 2160 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 400 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 1 TB |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB DDR5 | 16 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 14 cores (6P + 8E) | 16 cores |
| Chipset | Intel Core i7-13700H (13th Gen) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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