However, the complex nature and variety of 5G deployments leaves room for these numbers to get a bit skewed. Ookla notes that over 10 million tests are run by users each day, which gives more than enough data to produce a statistically relevant analysis. Where those tests are performed is also a factor. This means the data is only as accurate as the number of tests that are performed on a given device. Performance metrics such as these are gleaned from folks who voluntarily test their network connections using Ookla’s Speedtest app. Since the entire Galaxy S23 lineup features the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy platform - a bespoke and souped-up version of the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 that also includes Qualcomm’s powerful Snapdragon X70 5G modem - there’s no reason the Galaxy S23 Plus should perform that much differently from its other S23 counterparts.Īlthough there could be differences in the internal antenna design that might account for the lower performance, this is more a result of Ookla’s Speedtest Intelligence methodology. In an unusual twist, Ookla found the speeds of the Galaxy S23 Plus and S22 Plus “were statistically too close to call,” coming in at 166.85Mbps and 167.04Mbps, respectively. It wasn’t all sunshine and roses, though. While a 20% increase in 5G performance may not be enough to tip the scales if you’re already happy with your Galaxy S22, Ookla adds that you “shouldn’t hesitate to upgrade” if you’re looking for other features offered by the newer models. Surprisingly, the Galaxy S22 Plus edged out the Galaxy S22 Ultra, at 167.04Mbps versus 161.87Mbps, for the title of more powerful flagship. The report also pegged the Galaxy S23 Ultra as the fastest across all six models.

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