Samsung Galaxy F56 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy F56
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy F56
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy F56
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.74 | 6.8 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 3088 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1440 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | — | 1750 |
| PPI | 382 | 500 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Screen-to-body | 89 | 89.9 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Xclipse 530 | Adreno 740 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1480 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| Process (nm) | 4 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 6.1.1 |
| OS Version | 15 | 13 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra +86%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra +64%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra +111%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 1,100 | 2,050 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 3,300 | 5,400 |
| AnTuTu | 710,000 | 1,500,000 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10 + , stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | — |
| periscope telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm, (periscope telephoto) |
| Telephoto | — | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR, HDR10 + |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 45 | 45 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus + ), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus + ) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) |
| Height (mm) | 162 | 163.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.2 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 180 | 234 |
| Width (mm) | 77.3 | 78.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, May 07 | 2023, February 01 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, May 14 | Available. Released 2023, February 17 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 3.2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy F56 | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy F56 and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy F56 is 11% cheaper at 108,000 DZD versus 121,680 DZD for the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, leaving room for accessories or a longer screen-protection plan.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
Above 100,000 DZD you are paying for the chipset, camera tuning, and long-term software support, so weigh those against price.
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