Samsung Galaxy S26+ / Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S26+: SM-S947B/DS (Exynos 2600) · 12 GB RAM, 256 or 512 GB. The SM-S947U sold in the US uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy. The Galaxy S26 and S26 Ultra are separate models.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Galaxy S23 Ultra (2023): 8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB or 12 GB + 1 TB. Every market uses the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy. The Galaxy S23 and S23+ and the later S24 Ultra are separate models.

SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S26+Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Release year20262023
AvailabilityPre-orders started on 25 February 2026 Samsung—
ProcessorExynos 2600 (SM-S947B); Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy in some markets

Samsung says the chip varies by device and market; the SM-S947U sold in the US uses Snapdragon.

Samsung		Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy

Samsung says the vapour chamber is larger on every S23-series model.

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Display6.7-inch QHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X (6.5 inches with rounded corners); 1–120 Hz

The refresh rate drops to 1 Hz depending on content; Vision Booster adjusts tones in bright light to keep the screen readable.

Samsung		6.8-inch QHD+ Edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X; 1–120 Hz adaptive refresh; 1750 nits; 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode

Adaptive refresh drops to as low as 1 Hz when content is static to save power and rises to 120 Hz when scrolling and gaming. Vision Booster adjusts colour and contrast in bright conditions across three lighting levels; the edge curve is reduced compared with the S22 Ultra.

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Peak brightness2,600 nits Samsung—
Glass and frameCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back; Armor Aluminum frame Samsung—
Memory and storage12 GB RAM; 256 or 512 GB

Options may vary by country, carrier and market.

Samsung		8 GB + 256 GB, 12 GB + 512 GB or 12 GB + 1 TB

Memory depends on the storage option; usable space is lower because of preloaded software. There is no memory card slot.

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Rear cameras50MP wide (ƒ/1.8, 2x optical-quality zoom); 12MP ultra-wide (ƒ/2.2); 10MP telephoto (ƒ/2.4, 3x optical)

2x is achieved by cropping the centre of the main sensor; digital zoom goes up to 30x.

Samsung		200 MP Wide (F1.7, 85°), 12 MP Ultra Wide (F2.2, 120°), 10 MP 3x telephoto (F2.4, 36°), 10 MP 10x telephoto (F4.9, 11°)

The 200 MP sensor outputs 200, 50 or 12 MP images through pixel binning. 100x Space Zoom combines 10x optical with 10x AI-assisted digital zoom; image quality may deteriorate beyond 10x. The optical stabilisation angle was doubled compared with the S22 Ultra.

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Front camera12MP, ƒ/2.2 Samsung12 MP, F2.2, 80°

On the S23 series the front camera gets fast autofocus and 60 fps Super HDR.

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Battery4,900 mAh typical (4,755 mAh rated); up to 31 hours of video playback Samsung—
Wired chargingAbout 69% in 30 minutes with a 45W adapter Samsung—
Wireless chargingSuper Fast Wireless Charging; Wireless PowerShare

Wireless PowerShare charges accessories such as a watch or earbuds from the back of the phone.

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Network5G, LTE, Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi Direct

Wi-Fi 7 speed and latency gains require a compatible router.

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DurabilityIP68; up to 1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes

Samsung notes that water and dust resistance may decrease over time.

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SoftwareShips with One UI 8.5 based on Android 16 Samsung—
Size and weight158.4 × 75.8 × 7.3 mm; 190 g Samsung78.1 × 163.4 × 8.9 mm; 234 g Samsung
ColoursCobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue; Pink Gold and Silver Shadow exclusive to Samsung.com Samsung—
Front and back glass—Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; Armor Aluminum frame

According to Samsung, the S23 series was the first S series to use Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

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Video—Up to 8K at 30 fps

The Expert RAW app (downloaded separately from the Galaxy Store) offers RAW capture at up to 50 MP.

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Battery and charging—5000 mAh (typical; rated minimum 4855 mAh); 45 W wired charging; Fast Wireless Charging 2.0; Wireless PowerShare

45 W requires a separately sold 45 W adapter and a 5 A USB-C cable; wired charging is compatible with QC2.0 and AFC. Wireless PowerShare charges Qi-compatible devices from the back of the phone when the battery is above 30%.

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Software and updates—Launched with Android 13 and One UI 5.1; four Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates

Update timing can vary by model and market.

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Connectivity—5G, LTE, Wi‑Fi 6E, Wi‑Fi Direct, Bluetooth 5.3

Using Wi‑Fi 6E’s 6 GHz band needs a Wi‑Fi 6E router and market availability.

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Security—Samsung Knox, Knox Vault

Knox Vault keeps critical data in separate hardware isolated from the operating system.

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Water resistance—IP68 (up to 30 minutes at 1.5 metres in fresh water)

Samsung does not recommend beach or pool use.

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