Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: A Comprehensive Network Comparison
When it comes to network capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has some notable improvements over its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra. Let’s take a closer look at their specs:
| Phone network Comparison | |
|---|---|
| Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra |
| network Speed | |
| HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps; 5G (5+ Gbps DL) | HSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), 5G |
| network SIM | |
| Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by) IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
| 2G Network | |
| GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only) CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA |
| 3G Network | |
| HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| 4G Network | |
| 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 – SM-S908B | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 – International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 – USA |
| 5G Network | |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – SM-S908B | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – International 1, 7, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – USA |
| Network Review | |
| Review Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra Network Review | Review Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Network Review |
Network Speed:
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps; 5G (5+ Gbps DL)
– Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: HSPA, LTE-A (up to 7CA), 5G
While both phones are 5G capable, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra doesn’t specify its 5G speeds. However, it still has LTE-A (up to 7CA), which is an improvement over the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra’s LTE-A (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps.
Network SIM:
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs + eSIM, dual stand-by)
– Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Nano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also boasts an IP68 dust/water-resistant rating, which means it can withstand being submerged in water for up to 1.5m for 30 minutes. It also has an Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised) and a Stylus with Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro.
2G Network:
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
– Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only), CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
Both phones have similar 2G network capabilities, but the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has added CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA.
3G Network:
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
– Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Again, both phones have similar 3G network capabilities, but the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has added CDMA2000 1xEV-DO.
4G Network:
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 – SM-S908B
– Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 – International, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 – USA
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has added more 4G network bands, including 14 additional bands used in the USA.
5G Network:
– Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – SM-S908B
– Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 – International, 1, 7, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave – USA
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has added more 5G network bands, including mmWave, which is used in the USA.
In conclusion, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have similar network capabilities, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has added improvements, including more network bands for both 4G and 5G, as well as additional network technologies such as CDMA2000 1xEV-DO and mmWave. Consumers who rely heavily on their phone’s network capabilities may want to consider the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra for its enhanced network capabilities.
Full Specs Comparison For Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra