Refurbished prices
Prices based on the offers checked on October 21, 2026.
iPhone 15
47 refurbished offers across 8 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 128, 256, 512 GB
Galaxy S23 Ultra
30 refurbished offers across 3 compared shops
Storage sizes with a refurbished offer 256, 512 GB
Spec sheets side by side
Only the details that appear on both models' spec sheets are shown.
| Detail | iPhone 15 | Galaxy S23 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | ||
| Announced | September 12, 2023 | February 1, 2023 |
| Launch OS | iOS 17 | Android 13 (One UI 5.1) |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1 in | 6.8 in |
| Type | Super Retina XDR OLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | QHD+ |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | A16 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Storage | 128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1024 GB |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 48 MP (Main, 26mm, f/1.6, sensor-shift OIS), 12 MP (Ultra Wide, 13mm, f/2.4, 120deg FOV) | 200 MP (Wide, F1.7, FOV 85deg), 12 MP (Ultra-Wide, F2.2, FOV 120deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 3x optical zoom, F2.4, FOV 36deg), 10 MP (Telephoto, 10x optical zoom, F4.9, FOV 11deg) |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 147.6 x 71.6 x 7.8 mm | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 234 g |
| Water resistance | IP68 (6m up to 30 min, IEC 60529) | IP68 (submersion in up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes) |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G mmWave | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Headphone jack | No | No |
Which one to pick
These lines come only from the data on this page. You decide based on your budget and what you do with the phone.
Galaxy S23 Ultra costs 11% less than iPhone 15 at 256 GB, no grade stated, from $468.990 against $524.990. None of the shops state a grade on these offers.
iPhone 15 has refurbished offers in more storage sizes, 128, 256, 512 GB against 256, 512 GB.
iPhone 15 has refurbished offers in more compared shops, 8 against 3.
Choose the iPhone 15 if...
- you want the newer one: it came out in September 22, 2023, and the Galaxy S23 Ultra in February 1, 2023.
- you want more storage options: offers at 128, 256, 512 GB, versus 256, 512 GB for the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
- you want more shops to compare: 8 shops with a refurbished offer, versus 3 for the Galaxy S23 Ultra.
Choose the Galaxy S23 Ultra if...
- you want the lowest price: it costs 11% less than the iPhone 15 at 256 GB, no grade stated, from $468.990 versus $524.990.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper refurbished, the iPhone 15 or the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is cheaper. It costs 11% less at 256 GB, no grade stated, from $468.990 versus $524.990 for the iPhone 15.
Which is newer, the iPhone 15 or the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The iPhone 15 is newer. It came out in September 22, 2023 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra in February 1, 2023, according to their spec sheets.
How many shops have offers for the iPhone 15 and the Galaxy S23 Ultra?
The iPhone 15 has refurbished offers in 8 shops and the Galaxy S23 Ultra in 3 shops.
Spec sheet sources
iPhone 15
- iPhone 15 - Tech Specs - Apple Support · September 28, 2026
- Apple debuts iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus · September 28, 2026
Galaxy S23 Ultra