Smartphone Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Verdict
Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricSamsung Galaxy A34Samsung Galaxy S23 UltraDifference
AnTuTu score430,0001,560,000-72.4%
Battery (mAh)50005000+0.0%
Main camera (MP)48200
RAM (GB)612
Price (USD)$399$1,199-66.7%
  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 72%. Samsung Galaxy A34 is the cheaper option.

Verdict: Galaxy A34 or Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Our recommendation
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes the overall edge, though Samsung Galaxy A34 wins in specific areas worth weighing.

Samsung Galaxy A34 advantages

  • Affordability (+67%)

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra advantages

  • Raw performance (+72%)
  • Camera resolution (+76%)
  • Memory (+50%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy A34 if you want the best value for money.
  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.

Value for money

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: which should you choose?

Samsung Galaxy A34 — Samsung Android smartphone (2023) with a 6.6-inch display, 5000 mAh battery, 48MP main camera and about 430,000 on AnTuTu.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — Samsung Android smartphone (2023) with a 6.8-inch display, 5000 mAh battery, 200MP main camera and about 1,560,000 on AnTuTu.

Samsung Galaxy A34 vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the faster phone. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 72%. Samsung Galaxy A34 is the cheaper option.

Performance and everyday use

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the faster device on raw benchmarks (1,560,000 vs 430,000 AnTuTu), though for messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant. Battery capacities are 5000 mAh and 5000 mAh respectively.

Camera, storage and price

Main cameras are 48MP and 200MP, with 6GB and 12GB of RAM. The Samsung Galaxy A34 is the more affordable option at about $399, which may matter more than a small performance gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A34 better than the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra takes the overall edge, though Samsung Galaxy A34 wins in specific areas worth weighing. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 72%. Samsung Galaxy A34 is the cheaper option.

What is the main difference between the Samsung Galaxy A34 and the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 72%. Samsung Galaxy A34 is the cheaper option.

Which is better value?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Samsung Galaxy A34 if you want the best value for money. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra if you want the fastest phone for gaming and demanding apps.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on a normalized AnTuTu performance score plus battery capacity, main-camera resolution, RAM and launch price. Real-world experience also depends on software and camera tuning.

MC
Marcus Chen
Hardware & Product Analyst

Marcus benchmarks processors, GPUs, phones and vehicles and maintains normalized performance databases.

MSc Computer Engineering10+ years review experience
✓ Reviewed by Priya Nair, Data Quality Reviewer.
Last updated 2026-04-20
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