Is an OLD S23 Ultra BETTER than NEW?

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Tech with Benefits

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@macrochipped 5 ай бұрын

The S23U might be the most beloved Galaxy since the S10 Plus i think.

@techwithbenefits 5 ай бұрын

Throw S21 Ultra in that mix too

@macrochipped 5 ай бұрын

@@techwithbenefits I guess there's also the Notes 10+/20U.

@curiousone9364 5 ай бұрын

@@macrochipped I went from the note 10+ to S23U. I adored the 10+

@redstang70 5 ай бұрын

Love my S23 ultra, got it in the red. Love it. It's a keeper while my S24 ultra will not be...that says it all. They really should have left the 10x optical zoom alone...s24 is definitely inferior in that regard

@macrochipped 5 ай бұрын

@@redstang70 I don't know why they couldn't just up the MP count on the 10x lens and switch out the 3x lens for the 5x. Perhaps there's some logistics I'm missing.

@curiousone9364 5 ай бұрын

I bought a refurbished S23U in May 2024 from back market here in the UK with its appearance listed as fair. I expected, due to the warnings on the website, a gadget with scuffs and scratches but when I opened the carefully wrapped package, it was spotless. All the buttons worked, no lags when I turned it on. I still can't understand what their warnings was all about. If I didn't make the order myself, I would have argued it was brand new. It cost £506 and I got 512GB storage with 12GB of ram. I've updated the software to the latest and it runs like new. Buying a refurbed has been the best idea I came up with this year. I hope to trade it in later this year for an S24U. Hope I can keep it in pristine condition to boost the value🤞

@techwithbenefits 5 ай бұрын

It honestly surprised me. I was truly expecting a dirty well used phone, but it was perfect for me!

@Jon-rv9oh 5 ай бұрын

Nice video, but the title is a lie. This is a different phone, but in your title you say it is the same. You should lean more to something like "is a refurbished phone as good as a new phone?" I enjoy your videos, but hate when the title or thumbnail is not entirely truthful.

@techwithbenefits 5 ай бұрын

I agree with your statement. Woke up early this morning and changed the thumbnail and the title to better reflect what the video was. Thank you!

@ruggero6320 5 ай бұрын

I love my s23 Ultra thanks to you I made the right choice to buy it

@user-fd2dc8us8n 5 ай бұрын

A few years ago, bsck in the days of Galaxy S6, I was enjoying myself in the backyard pool, having a blast. Something felt weighty in my trunks...yep, the phone. It's dead, Jim! I found another on Amazon refurbished (I got the carrier-locked big V) and it did fine. When it got rheumatiz, I opted for a 7 edge in the days of S9. I didn't care for the power button fingerprint. The main thing I learned was that unlocked ones are usually less expensive and more plentiful. Whenever I upgrade, I stick with unlocked now; no carrier bloat.

@RikAindow 5 ай бұрын

Im glad you got an S23 Ultra back and thanks for your honesty and updating the title. I saw the title earlier and was expecting an epic story of how a man down underwent a journey to London to track down his lost phone.. Still, nice to see some praise for a refurb. You touched on a good point though. Samsung is quick to stop producting last year's model, and that applies to accessories, too. Here in the UK, Samsung no longer have screen protectors for the S23 Ultra.

@HowDareYouu 5 ай бұрын

samsung flagships still have screen burn problems in 2024 - outrageous

@clissonplage 5 ай бұрын

Hello To find your phone, have you thought about the Samsung location service?

@techwithbenefits 5 ай бұрын

The phone was off when it was lost, it's last location was clocked before it turned off which was a few days before I lost it unfortunately 😅

@scottrixon5312 5 ай бұрын

Makes you wonder doesn't it. Is the S24 really worth double a re-furb.. Is the ZF6 worth double the ZF5. Certainly hovering over a refurb ZF5 once unpacked happens and the price drops as everyone trades in :)

@algorerhyth 5 ай бұрын

love my s23 ultra

@fjmaring 5 ай бұрын

I bought a "km 0" S23 Ultra 256Gb 8Gb for 552€, 24 months at 23€ each. It is an excellent phone, I had the S23 and S23 plus. I gave them to my daughters. The S23 is so comfortable and is my favorite, but I take many pictures, so I enjoy doing that with the Ultra.

@fjmaring 5 ай бұрын

It was with Orange Spain.

@techwithbenefits 5 ай бұрын

Awesome. Sounds like you got a great deal

@mden2490 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video! One important aspect that needs to be considered before buying between the two is the design? Do you enjoy the s24 ultras flat design or the S23ultra’s curved display? This seems to be a highly contentious issue even among lifelong Samsung users. I never liked the curved screen and have purposely stayed away from Samsung phones or any phone for that fact if it had that design.

@thesamuelnam 5 ай бұрын

But that's a pretty good deal! I use Rebeelo for refurbished stuff.

@curbsidetech 5 ай бұрын

I bought a refurbished S21st ultra I would buy another refurbished phone.

@techwithbenefits 5 ай бұрын

Another goat of the smartphone world! Great pick up

@Manhattan_ 2 ай бұрын

My biggest complaint of the S24U is the color temperature of the OLED screen. It looks washed out to me compared to previous models. I've always appreciated the punchy colors from the past.

@techwithbenefits 2 ай бұрын

Samsung added a vividness slider in the display settings earlier in the year!

@8peterp 4 ай бұрын

got one and imei on back glass is different than imei in the phone ,this isn't great but otherwise brand new condition and new battery

@ravithganhewa4862 5 ай бұрын

Small help I have a S23 ultra and I am using my phone under maximum battery protection and mostly on mobile data my battery life isn't that great any fixes?

@w3bbi3 4 ай бұрын

Turn the performance profile to "light" and turn the resolution to 1080 or 720

@mohamadnoorrizal1312 5 ай бұрын

Steve?!?!?!

@a1000island 5 ай бұрын

Refurbished is a great way to go long as the screen isn't scratched

@w3bbi3 4 ай бұрын

I just bought one from best buy and was holding my breath when i opened the box haha, mine came absolutely prestine though ive bought some jacked up "refurb" phones before