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Samsung · Galaxy S

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Released February 2023

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the top model of Samsung's 2023 Galaxy S range, with a 6.8-inch Quad HD+ 1–120 Hz screen, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, a 200 MP main camera, 3x and 10x telephotos and a built-in S Pen, suited to anyone comparing Android flagships.

Model history · 4 models, 2020–2023
  1. 2020Galaxy S20 UltraCompare
  2. 2021Galaxy S21 UltraCompare
  3. 2022Galaxy S22 UltraCompare
  4. 2023Galaxy S23 Ultra
Screen
6.8″
Display
LTPO OLED, 120 Hz
Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Memory
8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
256 GB – 1 TB
Main camera
200 MP
Zoom
10×
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
234 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree it is an excellent all-rounder, praising the improved 200MP main camera and zoom, the display, long battery life, fast performance and the built-in S Pen. The common complaints are the high price and how little is new over the S22 Ultra; Tom's Guide also found the curved screen gets in the way, and Amateur Photographer the size awkward.

From gsmarena.com, tomsguide.com and amateurphotographer.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size
6.8″
Resolution
3088 × 1440
Sharpness
501 pixels per inch
Panel
LTPO OLED
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Peak brightness
1,750 nits
Display type
QHD+ Edge Dynamic AMOLED 2X (3,088 × 1,440); Super Smooth 120 Hz (1–120 Hz); 240 Hz touch sampling in Game Mode
Pixel density
500 ppi (Samsung)
Brightness detail
1,750 nits peak
Screen protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back
Display features
Vision booster; Enhanced comfort

Performance

Chip
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
Memory
8 GB – 12 GB
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
CPU
Octa-core, 3.36 GHz + 2.8 GHz + 2 GHz; 8 GB of RAM with 256 GB, 12 GB with 512 GB or 1 TB
Storage type
256 GB (216.6 GB available), 512 GB (453.7 GB available) or 1 TB; no microSD slot

Cameras

Main camera
200 MP
Ultra wide camera
12 MP
Telephoto camera
10 MP
Optical zoom
10×
Front camera
12 MP
Main camera
200 MP wide, F1.7, 85°; pixel binning to 50 MP or 12 MP
Ultra wide camera
12 MP, F2.2, 120°
Telephoto camera
10 MP, F4.9, 11°, 10x optical zoom
Second telephoto camera
10 MP, F2.4, 36°, 3x optical zoom
Front camera
12 MP, F2.2, 80°
Zoom
3x and 10x optical zoom
Video recording
8K at 30 fps
Camera features
Nightography; Expert RAW (free download); 360 Audio Recording with Galaxy Buds2 Pro

Battery and charging

Battery
5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)
Up to 26 hours
Wired charging
Up to 45 W
Wireless charging
Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail
5,000 mAh typical, 4,855 mAh rated; video playback (streaming) up to 26 hours; internet use up to 25 hours (LTE or Wi-Fi); talk time up to 49 hours (4G)
Wired charging
45 W with a 45 W adapter (sold separately) and 5 A USB-C cable
Wireless charging
Fast Wireless Charging 2.0
Charges other devices
Wireless PowerShare

Design

Type
Standard
Weight
234 g
Thickness
8.9 mm
Height × width
163.4 × 78.1 mm
Water and dust resistance
IP68
Stylus
Yes
Materials
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 front and back with an aluminium frame; recycled plastic, glass and aluminium in some components
Colours
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender; Graphite, Red, Lime, Sky Blue on Samsung.com
Water resistance detail
IP68, up to 1.5 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
Biometrics
In-screen fingerprint sensor, face recognition

Software

Operating system
Android
Software at launch
Android 13, One UI 5.1
Software updates
Four generations of Android OS upgrades and five years of security updates

Connectivity

Mobile network
5G, LTE
SIM
Nano-SIM plus a second nano-SIM or eSIM
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
Ultra Wideband
Yes
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1

Storage options

StorageMemory
256 GB8 GB
512 GB12 GB
1 TB12 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy in every market, replacing Exynos in the UK
  • 200 MP main camera with 3x and 10x optical telephotos
  • Built-in S Pen; 5,000 mAh battery and 45 W charging

Cons

  • 234 g and 8.9 mm thick
  • 8 GB of RAM on the 256 GB model
  • No charger in the box

Closest rivals

Model
ScreenDisplayChipMemoryStorageMain cameraZoomBatteryWeightReleased
SamsungGalaxy S22 Ultra
6.8″OLED, 120 HzExynos 22008 GB – 12 GB128 GB – 1 TB108 MP10×5,000 mAh228 gFeb 2022
XiaomiXiaomi 13 Ultra
6.73″LTPO OLED, 120 HzSnapdragon 8 Gen 212 GB512 GB50 MP5×5,000 mAh227 gApr 2023
GooglePixel 8 Pro
6.7″LTPO OLED, 120 HzTensor G312 GB128 GB – 512 GB50 MP5×5,050 mAh213 gOct 2023

Previous model: Galaxy S22 Ultra. Newer model: Galaxy S24 Ultra.

Sources

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