Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra review

11 February 2023


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With all the best photography capabilities by this phone, the only cons is the same cameras placement with s22u. I don't know what happened with samsung designer lately. Maybe they are too confident to reuse this style just like apple did.

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    walkman8, 12 Feb 2023"Cameraphones from Xiaomi are among our favorites, but... morePhone hasn't even got the first patch, Ice Universe already posted pics from updated firmware, much less sharpness and noise.

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      • 12 Feb 2023

      In this performance segment, you must've included more powerful devices like ZTE Nubia Red magic 8 Pro and Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max etcetera against this.
      But you've already hide that matter.
      Now for sure we can say that these reviews are fake.

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        • 12 Feb 2023

        AnonD-758491, 12 Feb 2023In performance segment this has left far behind than its ch... moreBecause nobody cares for one trick pony, get it? how can you even compare IQOO with 23U, LOL

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          • 12 Feb 2023

          [deleted post]Awww something is hurt from greatness.

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            • 12 Feb 2023

            In performance segment this has left far behind than its cheap rival IQOO 11.
            So now please let us know how and why you've given so many points to this device??
            Has samsung payed too much to you??
            Our faith is sliding from your reviews machinary!!!
            I'm completely shocked on receiving so much unpopularity just to increment in your own popularity???
            We're done with you!!

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              • 12 Feb 2023

              Hello GSMArena team!
              Finally you've reviewed out this pride of Samsung. And alongside we've reviewed this more overhyped unrealistic phone.
              In camera segment, I've been watching very closely this has been left more behind in matter of clarity and sharpness and color reproduction than its own predecessor S22 ultra.
              How shame on it!
              But you've given 4.8 even after this!
              It's too much shame!!

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                • 12 Feb 2023

                Ivo., 12 Feb 2023Huge improvement in camera resolution/pixel binning/noise w... moreLet ppl know later your being sarcastic

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                  • 12 Feb 2023

                  HopeFilledIdiot, 12 Feb 2023"Cons nothing in particular?" Not even the pri... moreRight?!?! I think GSMArena is a huge Samsung fan. LOL

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                    • 12 Feb 2023

                    can't help but feel it's a Samsung paid review (or maybe GSMArena is an obvious fan of Samsung?). it's just me. don't get too personal about it. but that's how I feel.. a phone without a con? So it's perfect? Huge LOL to that GSMArena.

                      AnonD-546724, 11 Feb 2023The Galaxy S release of each year used to be an exciting an... moreI'd be happy to remind you that LG and HTC had never been able to rival Samsung since 2014.

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                        • 12 Feb 2023

                        Did they fix the loudspeakers? Speaker quality of the S22 Ultra was inferior compared to an iPhone 13/14 Pro. Have compared it side by side (with a 13 Pro Max) and the iPhone sounded a lot better. That may be another con to list

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                          • 12 Feb 2023

                          As usual a very detailed review of the phone. Thx guys !

                            There was speculation that the S23+ was going to be the battery life king out of the trio this year. I would've loved that to be the case as the + is on my wishlist. What confuses me is that an extra 300mAh in the Ultra can somehow eke out an extra 15 hours test endurance.

                            What I find most ridiculous about this review is that it didn't include the same cons from the smaller S23s': No expandable storage.
                            No 10-bit color support and no Dolby Vision.
                            Chipset throttles fast and hard under extended load.
                            45W charging is not much faster than 25W. I think the smaller S23s' reviews should have cons pertaining to lack of features passed down from the Ultra.

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                              • 12 Feb 2023

                              James Nana, 12 Feb 2023This is why I GSMARENA is my number one for unbiased tech ... more"Unbiased"

                                I’ve decided to buy this phone and I think it’s a ridiculous decision but I got such a good pre order price and it’s most likely the best phone in the market this year,’935 pound for the 512gb model off Amazon uk,and a galaxy watch 4 included in that price which is worth around 150 pound so less than 800 for the ultra.It’s a ridiculous decision as I have a nearly new iPhone 13 Pro Max one tb model in green,but I prefer android system and the s23 ultra is just so much more interesting I will sell the iPhone I think.But just consider the technology I’m getting for 800 it’s mind blowing,and that’s without having to trade a phone in or get a overpriced contract.

                                  This is why I GSMARENA is my number one for unbiased tech reviews. I have seen a lot of other reviewers raving how the S23 Ultra is a much better phone than the previous iteration. But having held and compared the two side by side I really struggled to see any significant upgrade. To my eyes only videos and selfies could considered an actual upgrade. The 200mp and 50mp camera modes probably provide more detailed images but that too is subjective.
                                  Don't get me wrong this is one of the best phones on the market (vivo x90 pro+ and iphone 14 pro max) but not for you if you already own the S22 ultra.
                                  NB: The same can be said though for almost every other phone manufacturer yearly upgrade.

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                                    • 12 Feb 2023

                                    Ivo., 12 Feb 2023Huge improvement in camera resolution/pixel binning/noise w... moreYou have no clue about cameras apparently.

                                    Check out an 8K video from, for example, a Fuji XH2.

                                    By all means, it's a great phone with an amazing camera, but there is a reason why a good mirrorless camera with good lens costs about 3k.

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                                      • 12 Feb 2023

                                      Huge improvement in camera resolution/pixel binning/noise with 200 MP camera! The low light photos and videos are the best on a phone, nothing comes even close! Huge improvement in optical stabilization! Huge improvement in 8K30 video, which can easily beat many mirrorless cameras in 8K video! No 4K video of any other phone (iPhone) can come even close to the 8K or 4K video of the S23 Ultra! Clearly, S23 Ultra is the best telephone for video, that even beats mirrorless cameras! Huge improvement in processor and battery life! Easily, the best telephone right now, hands down!

                                        I’ve decided to buy this phone and I think it’s a ridiculous decision but I got such a good pre order price and it’s most likely the best phone in the market this year,’935 pound for the 512gb model off Amazon uk,and a galaxy watch 4 included in that price which is worth around 150 pound so less than 800 for the ultra.It’s a ridiculous decision as I have a nearly new iPhone 13 Pro Max one tb model in green,but I prefer android system and the s23 ultra is just so much more interesting I will sell the iPhone I think.But just consider the technology I’m getting for 800 it’s mind blowing,and that’s without having to trade a phone in or get a overpriced contract.

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