Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Huawei Pura 70 Ultra - Detailed Phone Comparison

Detailed Comparison

Specification

General

Launch Date February 17, 2023 April 29, 2024
Release Year 2023 2024

Physical

Volume 113.58 cm³ 102.57 cm³
Screen Size to Weight Ratio 2.91 "/g 3.01 "/g
Weight 234 g 226 g
Height 163.4 mm 162.6 mm
Width 78.1 mm 75.1 mm
Thickness 8.9 mm 8.4 mm
Foldable Design No No
Available Colors
  • Red
  • Green
  • Graphite
  • Phantom Black
  • Lavender
  • Cream
  • Sky Blue
  • Lime
  • BMW M Edition
  • Black
  • White
  • Green
  • Brown

Display

Screen Size 6.8 " 6.8 "
Resolution 1440 x 3088 1260 x 2844
Aspect Ratio 19.5:9 20:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio 89.5 % 90.5 %
Pixel Density 500 PPI 460 PPI
Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Typical Brightness N/A N/A
HBM Brightness 1200 nits N/A
Peak Brightness 1750 nits 2500 nits

Hardware

Battery Capacity per Screen Area 108.13 mAh/in² 112.46 mAh/in²
Battery Density 44.02 mAh/cm³ 50.69 mAh/cm³
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh 5200 mAh
NFC Support Yes Yes
Chipset Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) Kirin 9010 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Taishan Big & 3x2.18 GHz Taishan Mid & 4x1.55 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU Adreno 740 8

Connectivity

USB Version 3.2 3.1
OTG Support 1 1
DisplayPort 1
DisplayPort Version N/A 1.2
USB Features USB Type-C 3.2, OTG USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, DisplayPort 1.2

Software

Operating System Android N/A
Initial OS Version 13 N/A
Maximum OS Version 17

Comparison Summary

1. Specifications Comparison

FeatureSamsung Galaxy S23 UltraHuawei Pura 70 UltraPractical Impact
Design
Dimensions (mm)163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9162.6 x 75.1 x 8.4Huawei is slightly smaller and thinner. Negligible difference in daily use.
Weight (g)234226Huawei is slightly lighter. Negligible difference in daily use.
Display
Size (inches)6.86.8Same size.
Resolution (pixels)1440 x 30881260 x 2844S23 Ultra has a sharper display with higher pixel density, resulting in crisper text and images.
Panel TypeDynamic AMOLED 2XLTPO OLEDBoth offer excellent contrast and vibrant colors. LTPO on the Huawei allows for more granular refresh rate control potentially saving battery.
Refresh Rate (Hz)120120Both offer smooth scrolling and animations.
Peak Brightness (nits)17502500Huawei's display can get significantly brighter, improving outdoor visibility.
Performance
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Kirin 9010 (7 nm)Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is generally considered a more powerful and efficient chip, leading to better performance and potentially longer battery life.
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & ...)Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Taishan Big & ...)S23 Ultra has a higher clocked CPU and a newer architecture suggesting superior performance in demanding tasks and multitasking.
RAM (GB)8/1216Huawei offers more RAM in the analyzed configuration, beneficial for heavy multitasking and keeping apps in memory. However, RAM management between OS's can differ greatly.
GPUAdreno 740Maleoon 910Adreno 740 generally provides better gaming performance and graphics rendering compared to the Maleoon 910.
OSAndroid 13Not specifiedA significant missing specification. OS impacts user experience, app availability, and security updates.
Camera
Main Camera (MP)20050S23 Ultra boasts a higher megapixel count. However, megapixels alone don't determine image quality. Huawei uses a larger sensor (1").
Sensor Size1/1.3"1"Huawei's larger sensor potentially captures more light, resulting in better low-light performance and depth of field.
Zoom10x Optical, 100x Digital3.5x Optical, 100x DigitalS23 Ultra offers superior optical zoom capabilities.
Battery
Capacity (mAh)50005200Huawei has a slightly larger battery capacity, potentially translating to longer usage time.
Fast Charging (W)45100Huawei supports significantly faster charging, minimizing downtime.

2. Key Differences Analysis

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Advantages:

  • Sharper Display: Higher resolution for crisper visuals.
  • More Powerful Chipset: Better overall performance and efficiency.
  • Superior Zoom Capabilities: More versatile camera system for distant subjects.
  • Established OS Ecosystem: Android offers wider app availability and frequent updates (assuming no limitations on the Huawei device due to missing OS information).

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra Advantages:

  • Brighter Display: Enhanced outdoor visibility.
  • Larger Battery: Potentially longer battery life.
  • Significantly Faster Charging: Reduced charging time.
  • Larger Main Camera Sensor: Potentially better low-light performance and depth of field.
  • More RAM: More memory for multitasking. (Impact depends on OS efficiency)

Trade-offs:

  • S23 Ultra: Lower peak brightness, slower charging.
  • Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: Lower resolution display, potentially less powerful processor, less optical zoom, unknown OS and ecosystem.

3. User Profiles & Recommendations

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Users who prioritize overall performance, a sharp display, a versatile camera system with strong zoom capabilities, and a reliable software experience. Suitable for demanding tasks, gaming, photography enthusiasts.

Huawei Pura 70 Ultra: Users who prioritize battery life, fast charging, a bright display for outdoor use, and potentially superior low-light photography. Suitable for users who consume a lot of media, require all-day battery life, and prioritize charging speed. Uncertainty around the OS limits strong recommendations.

4. Decision Framework

Key Questions for Buyers:

  1. What operating system do I prefer/require? This is paramount due to missing Huawei OS info.
  2. What are my primary use cases? (e.g., photography, gaming, media consumption).
  3. What is my budget and how important is the price-to-performance ratio? Huawei is listed as "high price" despite potentially weaker specs in key areas compared to the "medium priced" S23 Ultra

My Choice: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Reasoning: The lack of OS information for the Huawei Pura 70 Ultra makes it impossible to recommend confidently. Assuming it runs a limited version of Android or HarmonyOS without Google Mobile Services, it severely restricts app availability and overall user experience.

Even with the potential benefits of a brighter display, faster charging, and larger main camera sensor, the S23 Ultra offers a more well-rounded package with a superior processor, sharper display, better zoom capabilities, and the established Android ecosystem. The S23 Ultra provides greater peace of mind regarding long-term software support and app access. If the Huawei device ran a full version of Android with Google services, the decision would be more difficult and rely heavily on individual priorities like low-light photography or battery life.

Emily Harper
Emily Harper

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