In depth comparison and review of Honor 20 PRO and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-S918B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 154.6 mm | 163.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has greater height than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Width | 73.97 mm | 78.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has greater width than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Depth | 8.44 mm | 8.9 mm | Honor 20 PRO is narrower than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Weight | 182 g | 233 g | Honor 20 PRO is lighter than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Body Colour | Phantom black | Phantom blue | Lavender | Cream | Green | Phantom black | |
| Body Material | Curved 3D glass | PET film, recycled glass, Armour Aluminium frame | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 8.2 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | - | 1.398 W/kg (body), 0.963 W/kg (head), 2.95 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Display Type | - | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | - | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.26" | 6.8" | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has larger screen size than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 3088 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better screen resolution than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Display Format | - | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 412 ppi | 500 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better pixel density than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Max Brightness | - | 1750 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 3000000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Vision Booster technology | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 240 Hz | |
| Display Features | Honor Full View Display | AOD(Always On Display), Video Wallpaper, 100% DCI-P3 | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Hisilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 3.36 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| MEMORY | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| RAM | 8 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 256 GB | 256 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | - | 216.6 GB |
| CAMERA | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 4 | 4 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 200 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has better camera resolution than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Sensor Size | 1/2" | - | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | - | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.4 | F/1.7 | Honor 20 PRO has better lens aperture than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 85 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | 1.6 μm | 0.6 μm | Honor 20 PRO has larger camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | Yes | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Super HDR, face retouch, Grid Line, selfie colour tone | |
| HDR Mode | - | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Slow motion video | Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Portrait, Night, Motion Photo, Mountain, Filter mode, Single Take, Pro Video, Portrait video, Director's View, Expert RAW mode, My Filter mode, Astrolapse | |
| Light Source | LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 24fps, Hyperlapse 4K video support at 30 fps, Super Steady 1080p video support at 60 fps, 7680 x 4320 (UHD 8K) at 30fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) HDR10+ at 60 fps, Director's View 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), AI Image Stabilisation, AI Ultra clarity, Dual ISP, 4-in-1 Light Fusion, AIS Super Night mode | Blink detection, QR-code scanner, RAW image capture, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Quick Share, Scene Optimiser, Lens smudge, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Super steady, backlighting detection, Quick Measure, Zoom-In Mic, HEIF image capture, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Single Take, AR Doodle, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Auto framing, UW shape correction, Auto FPS, object eraser, Digital zoom up to 20x for video, High Bitrate, 360 Audio Recording |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Honor 20 PRO has better second camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Super wide-angle lens | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | 117 degree(s) | 120 degree(s) | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has larger second camera lens field of view than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Distortion correction | - |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 8 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has higher resolution third camera than Honor 20 PRO. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/4.9 | Honor 20 PRO has better third camera lens aperture than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 11 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Honor 20 PRO has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 10x | |
| Digital Zoom | 30x | - | |
| Hybrid Zoom | 5x | - | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | 100x Super Resolution Zoom, Space Zoom |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has higher resolution fourth camera than Honor 20 PRO. |
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| Lens Type (4th Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same lens aperture of the fourth camera. |
| Field of View (4th Camera) | - | 36 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (4th Camera) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 3x | |
| Camera Functions (4th Camera) | Macro camera | - | |
| Camera Features (4th Camera) | 4cm macro photography | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 32 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Honor 20 PRO has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Honor 20 PRO has better front lens aperture than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Portrait mode, 3D Portrait Lighting, AI Beautify | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | 2PD AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has larger battery capacity than Honor 20 PRO. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Honor SuperCharge | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | 1740 minutes | 2940 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has longer battery life when making calls than Honor 20 PRO. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1740 min Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 141 hrs |
Talk (4G): up to 2940 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 25 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 25 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 26 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 99 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 13 | |
| User Interface | HUAWEI Magic UI 2.1.0 | Samsung One UI 5.1 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, SDL DL 1500+, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Wi-Fi 6E | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, SBC, apt-X HD, HWA | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | MKV, FLV, AVI, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Virtual Surround Sound | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Dolby Digital sound, amplify ambient sound |
| FEATURES | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, gravity sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (side) | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | MIMO technology, GPU Turbo 3.0 technology, Dual-NPU | S Pen multi-input, Air View, MIMO technology, Screen Write, notification flashlight, Smart Select, Three microphones, Samsung KNOX, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, TalkBack, Dual Audio, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, Samsung Smart Switch, AR Doodle, PENUP, Bixby key, Bluetooth Scalable Codec, Samsung Knox Vault, DisplayPort over USB Type-C, dual stereo speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos, Samsung Seamless Codec, Samsung Wallet |
| OTHERS | Honor 20 PRO | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | SIM card removal tool, S Pen, USB-C to USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), EcoLogo, IEC 61960, Carbon Trust | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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