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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
$1,200
SKU: glx-s23u
Brand: Samsung
Category: Mobiles
Available
  • Processor Qualcomm SM8550 Octa Core
  • RAM 8GB / 12GB
  • Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB
  • Display 6.8 inches Dynamic AMOLED
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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: At a Glance

9.5 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra combines 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak), Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm), 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / 12 GB RAM, 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS, 5000 mAh (45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless). Current status: Available. Released 01-03-2023. Pricing starts around $1,200.

Release Status Available. Released 01-03-2023
Display 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio) — Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Resolution 1440 x 3088 pixels (~500 ppi density)
Processor (SoC) Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
RAM & Storage 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / 12 GB RAM
Operating System Android 13, One UI 5.1
Rear Camera 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS + 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom + 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom + 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Selfie Camera 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF
Battery & Charging 5000 mAh | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless
Dimensions & Weight 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm | 233 grams
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct, BT 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC, USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
Estimated Price $1,200
Lab & Spec Evaluation

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

9.5 / 10
  • Design 9.0 / 10
  • Display 10.0 / 10
  • Performance 10.0 / 10
  • Camera 8.0 / 10
  • Battery 9.0 / 10

Specs

Network

2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM) CDMA 800 / 1900 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only)
3G Network HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Network 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Network 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE, 5G

LAUNCH

Announced February, 2023
Status Available. Released 01-03-2023

BODY

Dimensions 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm
Weight 233 grams
Build IP68 certified - dust/water proof over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
SIMs SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. Nano-SIM and eSIM / Dual Standby

Display

Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Size 6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 3088 pixels (~500 ppi density)
Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2

PLATFORM

Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. Android 13, One UI 5.1
Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm)
CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. Octa-core (1 x 3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2 x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2 x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. Adreno 740

MEMORY

Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. No
Internal 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / 12 GB RAM

MAIN CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS
10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
Video 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Camera Features LED flash, HDR, panorama, Leica / ZEISS optical tuning

SELFIE CAMERA

Cameras Specs Today’s smartphones come equipped with a very comprehensive set of camera related specifications. Our smartphone, for many of us, has become our primary camera due to it being the one we always have with us. 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF
Features HDR, Panorama, AI Beauty Mode
Video 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS

SOUND

Loudspeaker Yes, with stereo dual speakers
3.5mm jack No

COMMS

WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. 5.3 / 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC
USB USB Type-C 2.0 / 3.2, OTG, DisplayPort
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. Yes (NFC supported)
Radio Stereo FM radio (market dependent)

Features

Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. Fingerprint (under display optical / side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, Ultra Wideband (UWB)

BATTERY

Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. 5000 mAh
Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. 5000 mAh
Charging The functionality responsible for recharging batteries in portable devices, such as mobile phones, significantly influences both battery lifespan and the practicality of daily product usage.The charging process, encompassing factors like voltage, current, and completion actions, is contingent upon the battery's size and type.Contemporary battery chargers dynamically adjust charging parameters based on the battery's current charging state. Charging an empty battery poses no safety risk, allowing for a quicker charging process. Consequently, many charging speed benchmarks, including ours, specify the battery level achieved after a 30-minute session on an empty battery.Standard chargers with a power output of 5V/1A, equivalent to 5W, serve as a baseline, with anything surpassing this speed classified as quick or fast charging. 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

MISC

Colors Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold
Model SM-S918B/DS
SAR SAR (Specific absorption rate): Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.98 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
SAR EU Each GSM handset has a radio transmitter and receiver in order to operate in the wireless GSM network. That transceiver is manufactured so that when used next to the ear and when worn on the belt, it won't exceed the limits for exposure to radio frequency energy set by the authorities.The authorities in question here are the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the U.S. Government, Industry Canada of the Canadian Government (IC), and the Council of the European Union. 0.75 W/kg (head) 1.05 W/kg (body)
Price $1,200.00

TESTS

Performance AnTuTu: 1,540,000+ | GeekBench 6: 5,100 (Multi-core)
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 2000+ nits peak
Battery (new) Active use score: 14:30h

The use of conscious materials makes this our most eco-friendly smartphone ever.1,2 Recycled glass and PET film accent the phone’s exterior, and box made from recycled paper makes it planet-loving from the moment it hits your hands.

Meet a heavy-duty design crafted with durability in mind. Galaxy S23 Ultra is tough with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 on the Front and Back glass and thrives with a frame built from the most durable Armor Aluminum ever used on Samsung Galaxy smartphone. And an IP68 rating means you can keep using your phone through dust and water resistance.

Note’s signature tool comes built in

S Pen keeps the legacy of Note alive. Plus, it helps you ditch the dependency on notebooks, making sketches and memos effortless and eco-friendly.

MORE WAYS TO EXPRESS

Express yourself with pinpoint precision. Doodle directly on photos and enjoy extra control when touching up. Quickly jot down messages even on the go and watch them turn instantly to text.

DO MORE WITH EVERY PEN STROKE

Any pen can write words, but S Pen helps you capture them. Highlight event info from a poster or video, then simply tap to save the date straight into your calendar.

Take crisp photos and videos, from dusk until dawn. Galaxy’s most advanced camera sensor and fastest processor accommodate low light and reduce noise. And even the camera lens clears up the capture by toning down flare.

NIGHT PORTRAIT

Depth and dimension is where this Pro-grade Camera delivers. Gently blur the background to put your friends in focus and let DSLR-level details shine.

MULTI EXPOSURE

Finesse in greater detail. Capture up to nine frames back to back, then bring them together to create a multiple exposure work of art. Or go manual to take your time between shots with a preview of how your layered masterpiece will blend.

Be inspired from Galaxy S23 Series Gallery. Snap epic moments from selfies to starry night skies.

A brighter future in sight

Dynamic AMOLED 2X delivers clear, colorful details onscreen, whether dimmed down low or full-blast brightness. And 120Hz technology intelligently optimizes the refresh rate to smooth out action and save on battery.

With Knox Vault, your private data is secured and protected. Passwords, biometrics and other security-critical information are protected by secure hardware isolated from others. Don’t compromise and take charge in this data-driven world with Galaxy’s built-in protection.

Do you want to know more about this phone? Kindly visit the official SAMSUNG website.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra — Frequently Asked Questions

What processor and storage options does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (4 nm) chipset with an Octa-core (1 x 3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 + 2 x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 2 x 2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 + 3 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU and Adreno 740 GPU. Memory and storage configurations include 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB / 12 GB RAM.

What is the battery capacity and charging speed of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a 5000 mAh battery (5000 mAh) and supports 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless.

How good is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera setup?

On the rear, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS | 10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom | 10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom | 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video. It supports video recording at 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS. For selfies, it includes a 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF front camera.

Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra support 5G, NFC, and a headphone jack?

Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports 5G networks (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave). NFC support: Yes (NFC supported). 3.5mm headphone jack: No.

What is the price and release status of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra?

The estimated retail price of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is around $1,200. Market status: Available. Released 01-03-2023. Available colorways include Charcoal Black, Shimmery White, Electric Blue and Copper Gold.

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