Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
The Verdict
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the cheaper of the two at $1,100 versus $1,200, a difference of about $100. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra stands out for 200 mp main camera with versatile 3x and 10x telephoto lenses, while Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 is praised for compact flip form factor. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if…
- →200 MP main camera with versatile 3x and 10x telephoto lenses
- →Built-in S Pen with Bluetooth air actions retained
- →Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers class-leading performance
Buy the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 if…
- →Compact flip form factor
- →Large 3.9-inch cover display
- →Snapdragon 8 Elite
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Pros
- 200 MP main camera with versatile 3x and 10x telephoto lenses
- Built-in S Pen with Bluetooth air actions retained
- Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 delivers class-leading performance
- Bright 2200-nit display readable in direct sunlight
- IP68 dust and water resistance
Cons
- Very heavy at 234 g, tiring for extended use
- Thick 8.9 mm body compared to rivals
- 45W charging is slow for a $1199 flagship
- No significant camera hardware upgrade over S22 Ultra main sensor
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7
Pros
- Compact flip form factor
- Large 3.9-inch cover display
- Snapdragon 8 Elite
- IPX8 water resistance
Cons
- No telephoto camera
- 25W charging is slow
- Still visible crease on inner display
Full Specifications
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 15, One UI 7 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 234 g | 187 g |
| Material | Armor Aluminum frame, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Armor Aluminum frame |
| IP rating | IP68 | IPX8 |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm | 85 x 72 x 14.6 mm (folded) |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 200 MP, f/1.7, OIS | 50 MP, f/1.8, OIS |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 10 MP, f/2.2 |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Telephoto | 10 MP 10x periscope + 10 MP 3x optical | — |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP, f/2.2 | 12 MP, f/2.2 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB | 256 GB, 512 GB |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired | 25W wired |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 15W wireless |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.8 inches | 6.7 inches (inner), 3.9 inches (cover) |
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X LTPO | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, LTPO |
| Resolution | 3088 x 1440 | 2640 x 1080 (inner) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 2200 | 2600 |
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 2x2.8 GHz + 3x2.0 GHz) | Octa-core |
| GPU | Adreno 740 | Adreno 830 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
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