Samsung Galaxy S23 UltravsHuawei Pura 70
SETTLEDUpdated September 8, 2026
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins
Verdict
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra wins 2 of 5 categories — our overall pick
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the overall winner, 2 / 5 — camera is its standout. It costs USD 849 — USD 100 more than the Huawei Pura 70. Pay the premium if camera is your priority.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Performance — led by performance score (1,600,000 pts).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and Huawei Pura 70.
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes Camera — led by video score (94 pts).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Battery — led by charging speed (66 W).
- Huawei Pura 70 takes Price — led by price (749 USD).
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a faster phone for apps and games — 1,600,000 pts vs 900,000 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a bigger screen — 6.8 in vs 6.6 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a sharper screen — 501 ppi vs 460 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want better video quality — 94 pts vs 92 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want a better camera — 145 pts vs 142 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want longer battery life — 5,000 mAh vs 4,900 mAh.
Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want…
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want more apps open at once — 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 2,500 nits vs 1,750 nits.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 12 MP.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want faster charging — 66 W vs 45 W.
- Choose Huawei Pura 70 if you want a lower price — 749 USD vs 849 USD.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Huawei Pura 70
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Choose Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if camera matters most — it wins the most categories overall. It costs USD 849.
Huawei Pura 70
Choose Huawei Pura 70 if battery matters most. It costs USD 749, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- 200 MP camera
- 10x optical zoom
- S Pen built in
- Heavy
- 45 W charging
- Aging chipset
Huawei Pura 70
- 5x periscope zoom
- 66 W charging
- Great cameras
- No Google services
- App availability
- Kirin chipset