Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: I'm SHOCKED!

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has been praised as the best phone out, but is it really that good? Watch this full review to find out! You can buy a Galaxy S23 Ultra here: howl.me/ckaEZfc2X6N
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00:00 - Introduction
00:51 - I was blown away
01:17 - Design overview
02:43 - The S-Pen
03:38 - Display overview
04:46 - New processor overview
05:05 - Performance overview
05:42 - Battery life overview
06:07 - Camera overview
08:01 - Extra features
08:40 - Phone comparisons
09:23 - Should you pay retail?
10:02 - Sales are here
10:37 - The bargain hunters
10:57 - This phone is for the "best"
11:59 - Should you buy this?
13:00 - This phone is premium
13:50 - The best phone you can buy?
14:02 - Will I keep it?
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[@happyalex54321]

Both my wife and i recently switched from iphone to android. Not a single regret made, absolutely performs better than the iphone. Camera isnt even arguable, it just shocks me coming from an iphone for many years. We both got the s23 ultra in phantom and the light pink color. These phones just changed the way we see apple now. Personally im a new android fan now lol.

[@AndroidDigest]

That's awesome!! Welcome over. The water feels great over here on the Android side

[@Juicemanee]

If I may ask , how old are you guys and did you guys use Apple Music/safari/Apple Card/AirPods/Apple Watch before? I’m having the hardest time letting go of apple 😞

[@happyalex54321]

@@Juicemanee We are in our early 20s to to late 20s. Im soon turning 30, the apple products that both me and my wife have ever used its airpods (mostly) never apple care or any of the other stuff lol. We just dont see any benefit using it. For us it wasnt hard to let go of apple because of what we had for the last few years. Personally im now a huge fan of samsung because of what they offer and however much discounts and deals they have often. Its amazing, you dont really see that with apple, its just student discojnts, now with samsung that caught my attention is their huge steal deals. Dont be afraid to switch if you want to try something new. Apple is easy but android you can create your own ways of using their products.

[@TheRetroHouse]

​@@Juicemaneeim 25 and always had newest iphone for like 8 years have apple card still but had apple watch, pods, etc . I still use the apple card to this day just make payments on website or get a old iphone to make them. Been seitched for about 3 months and love it.

[@macymiller3417]

I really love Apple but starting to get fed up. The charging ports are weak.. I constantly have issues with it no matter what. My camera won’t work and its not great when it does… the s23 ultra has me like debating but I love apple so much😭 I feel like I’d regret losing certain stuff

[@Gurenn83]

I normally upgrade my Samsung phones every year. But when I got the S23 Ultra, I think I will upgrade again after 3 or 4 years from now. The best Samsung phone ever while I still have my Note 20 Ultra and keep it.

[@AndroidDigest]

It's pretty incredible. I've owned a lot of Samsung phones and this one is incredible. It's in a league of it's own

[@Gurenn83]

​@@AndroidDigestAgree. Their best flagship model so far.

[@skankytrick]

Uhhh...so you obviously don't upgrade every year. The Note 20 is 3 years old. If you actually did upgrade every year, you would know the S22U is the exact same phone as the S23U, with a less-efficient processor and a little less bass from the speakers.

[@onlyflames3487]

​@@skankytrickhe is sayin he will keep this one, like he did with note 20 even after getting new ones cuz he liked it

[@ghost4955vk]

​@@skankytrickbulshit

[@menarussell]

I'm way overdue for an upgrade. I've done my research and love Androids. So, I'm going from an S9+ to S23U. I'm excited. I've watched and saved many videos on features, Spen feature videos, what to do as soon as I get it activated, settings to adjust, etc. I am crazy excited to have all the features, especially more space, better camera, etc. I'm still watching case reviews and deciding on a case.

[@joshfelix5471]

Otter box defender is the best case possible this is a 2k phone. This otter box has raised edges for the screen and camera. It isn't bulky at all. 10/10 recommended for protection and looks/feel

[@bluewhaleandyou]

Im also having an S9+ and staring at the s23 ultra

[@bluewhaleandyou]

Im a bit on to Fold 5 but may not go for it

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks for the comment, means a lot, 21 likes is a ton on my channel so people loved it!

[@ENDERBOY34Official]

S23's Camera Is Awesome

[@AndroidDigest]

Yep. It's incredible

[@rockowilson2320]

Not for moving pets, or children unfortunately. Definitely the most versatile camera setup. Pixel is better for moving subjects 100%.

[@monstermayank]

​@@rockowilson2320why? Is there a shutter lag in the camera or the shutter speed is low?

[@neilmcguinness4422]

​@@monstermayankThere can be some shutter speed problems indoors. Not always I must say, but the issue can occur. Outdoors I have found the shutter speed issue fades, especially if you pan to follow a moving target for some reason. I get razor sharp dead stop images doing this.

[@neilmcguinness4422]

​@@rockowilson2320Indeed the Pixel is great for moving subjects. Camera asides though the Pixel is a league below the 23U in many areas. It it cheaper for a reason.

[@Lee-tt9fe]

Moved from the s²² Ultra to the s²³ Ultra and immediately noticed the new Qualcomm Snapdragon soc makes a massive difference. Optimisation is insane.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah. That processor is really the thing that helps so much. So much better than previous generations

[@berniemadoff7837]

​@@AndroidDigest Helps make my decision to replace our aging S20 Ultras that much easier. Thanks

[@jollyrancherchick]

Yeah, I'm loving this phone too! I originally had the wifi problem where it would drop my connect over a dozen times a day. It was fixed for me with the April security update and I haven't looked back since! Also, I translate media from Japanese to English as a hobby and the S-Pen is amazing for simply handwriting kanji to search in dictionaries! With handwriting recognition, the phone can easily understand the characters I write quickly and accurately, meaning I don't have to know how to pronounce/spell the word to look it up. Not a normal use case but I've been using Galaxy Note devices for years because of this! Great video as always!

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much for the support. It means a lot. Good to hear about your experiences and I'm glad you got your issues fixed with the April update. The s pen is definitely a game changer for a lot of people

[@kevinwhiting8391]

You are a Samsung fanboy Wait till you experience that wonderful battery life you going to be turning all that high refresh rate bullshit down just to save battery basically you're going to end up with a fucking really expensive mid-range lol scamsung bug sung same song pure garbage voice dictation on the Google Pixel is miles better turn off sync keeper haptics in your Valium low if you want to make it through a day I got double the battery life on my 3-year-old LG v60 his phone is embarrassingly bad battery life which is one of the most important things you can get in the phone cuz you're just going to turn all that high refresh rate shit down to save battery which if you look back as a reason a lot of you bought this phone just to turn it down I love the contradiction I love the realization when people say man this battery sucks it gets me forming a chub in my pants and after turning all that shit down to save battery you're left with a $1,200 phone that you have to make sacrifices on at $1,200 it should have a good everything shouldn't have to turn shit off to save battery but the sheep don't see

[@astrostar49]

I'm learning Japanaese. How do you use the S-Pen to translate kanji and have it auto search in dictionaries? I'm thinking of buying this phone in like a week.

[@youandiryan]

I just got this phone a little while and I'm absolutely in love with it. I automatically changed it to the quad HD setting. The highest-resolution available for the phone.

[@AndroidDigest]

Nothing wrong with that. The battery life is so insane it doesn't matter all that much

[@oneanime8682]

Wish I was rich like you😢

[@youandiryan]

@@oneanime8682 I wish I was rich to

[@youandiryan]

@@user-mw5pn9wk2j it is 8 GB for all the models. Except for the 512 GB storage. That one gets 12 gigabytes of RAM

[@wertz987]

​@user-mw5pn9wk2j yes, on the 256GB model but the storage speed is fast enough to use it as virtual ram.

[@danielvargo4498]

I absolutely love my s23 ultra beets phone ever I sold all my apple products went to Samsung ecosystem and couldn’t be more happier

[@AndroidDigest]

That's awesome. I'm glad you really enjoying it

[@michaelbrown8519]

Thank you for giving a brief overview in the first 30 seconds of this video, still watched the whole video but really appreciate that summary in your intro. Also, thank you for editing in a lot of B-Roll showing us what you're talking about and not simply being a "talking head" video. Excellent review, thank you!

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks! Trying my best!

[@mycol8455]

Went from Note 10+ to the Ultra 23, got it through AT&T huge discount...just a three year contract with trade in. I work for a government contract company and the pen gets used everyday. I like making my phone my phone, android is a key. Enjoyed the video 😇

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much. I've heard a ton of people who upgraded from previous Notes. Glad you're enjoying it

[@BlueSuede2011]

Thank you for your very detailed and excellent presentation. You have definitely help me to make my mind up! Going to try to get one. I currently have the Google Pixel 6 Pro and this is the only Samsung phone that comes close to its very high quality specs. The battery on my Pixel 6 Pro drains very quickly now and the phone has overheated several times so I am pretty much done with Google for now. On top of that, it is all over the internet that there are several problems with the new Pixel 7 pro including overheating and green screen problems that have NOT been fixed by software updates!

[@AndroidDigest]

Thank you for the kind words, means a ton. Sorry for the late response, but appreciate the love on the channel

[@astrostar49]

Thanks for the review boss. I was in the market for a new phone before I go on a long trip, and it's been 5 or 6 years since I upgraded. I'm a Samsung guy, so I was looking for the latest flagship (was a fan of the Note series), and this looks like a good spiritual successor to that line as I've heard it is. Looking astounding from this video alone.

[@unboxeverythingwithkuku]

Buy it man, u won't find a better android smartphone than this

[@AndroidDigest]

It definitely is the best smartphone out there. Glad you came across this video. Hope you enjoyed it! And hope you made a good decision for yourself!

[@amlanrakshit5968]

really good quality content brother, keep doing the amazing work

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much. Appreciate it!

[@Bud2801]

Every Tech KZbinr says Samsung is the best but all of them have an iPhone as their daily driver

[@AndroidDigest]

Definitely not me 😂. I've been daily driving Pixel phones pretty much my whole life until this phone. I planned a daily drive the Z Flip 5 soon though

[@angelman2309]

I got my s23 on a contract deal which included galaxy buds 2, a case and the 45w charger for 1200 pounds that to me makes it worth it to me and im glad i did as i was really impressed with the performance and battery life, much better than my old s20 plus 10/10

[@AndroidDigest]

That is a great deal!

[@astrefate2610]

bro u could have bought almost 2 s23s with 1200 pounds .why would u pay that much for just an s23,whoever offer u that deal completely scammed u and u fell for it 💀

[@TomAmeen]

Great video! I have a pixel 7 pro that’s had to be replaced three times already by Google. Yes…. 3 times! I love the pixel phones, but about every three months I start getting the green screen of death, once the phone overheats, the screen starts to flash, and then I get the green flashes on the side of the screen when you turn it on or off. I’m on my third phone and this one is just started to do it. So I’m thinking of making the switch to Samsung. Thanks for the video was very informative!

[@AndroidDigest]

I've heard that a lot to be honest. If you read my comments someone else here also exchanged 3 times. Crazy. Gotta do what you gotta do

[@Badmotherfuckerism]

I'm just now needing a third exchange as well for the pixel 7 pro under a 2 year time span. The replacement "like new" refurbished phone was worse and failed faster than the original. Battery overheats, drains extremely fast, charging port loose and cord won't stay.

[@TomAmeen]

it's crazy isn't it? For this replacement, I've shut off 5G, and when I use maps in my car, I bought a phone holder that attaches to the vent, so the phone can stay cool. So far it's been ok... fingers crossed @@Badmotherfuckerism

[@chuckchizzle]

Love Pixel also, they can be odd at times.

[@davegooden7179]

Just ordered mine, can't wait. Good review, thank you.

[@AndroidDigest]

Glad you got it! Enjoy it

[@kmrjt1]

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is technically far ahead of anything that's available in the market today. As someone who owns both S23 Ultra and iPhone 13 pro, I certainly appreciate how much the Ultra makes my life easier especially at work with its unique capabilities like Dex and S pen. Its smooth, fast and leaves no stones unturned. The experience is just unparalleled.

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks for sharing your experience. I couldn't agree more!

[@Oyvind88]

Love mine, its a awsome phone, best i have had for many years😍👌🇧🇻 Subscribed👏

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much! Appreciated

[@daviddean2732]

You did great with this video! Love the phone!

[@AndroidDigest]

Thank you so much. Means a ton!

[@ronaldbd4062]

I have shift from iphone 12 to this beast and it is a breath of fresh air 😄 the battery on this is so good and i am a heavy user. I can get 8 to 9 hrs of screen time.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah the processor really helped this phone to have much better battery life. And I'm pretty impressed with it overall

[@tytownsend8219]

I see you're rocking a new background. Cool..

[@AndroidDigest]

Yep. Trying to improve it more too

[@Chris-yg3nj]

Great review!

[@AndroidDigest]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@SizarieldoR]

How well does it take quick shots of moving objects? In comparison with Pixel 7 pro?

[@AndroidDigest]

Not as well. That's one of the benefits of the pixel. It's a little better with less shutter lag. I do think the issue of shutterlag is a little overblown. But there is still more sugar lag on the samsung. There are ways to improve it through the settings and I did hear a recent update is coming to fix a lot of it. But I obviously can't guarantee that and haven't tested that update out

[@spede1]

Is this the graphite version? Just ordered the S23 plus. Not a fan of the boxy design and curved screens.

[@robertmosby7213]

I’ve had various iPhones since 2015. Before that, I was always about Android. This specific phone is making me so excited about Android again!!! My current phone is an iPhone XS.

[@AndroidDigest]

You seem like a pretty good candidate for this phone. I don't often recommend people switch. Most people end up frustrated. But you have a lot of history

[@Geneticspore]

I'm thinking about getting this phone. It's going to be an upgrade from the LG V60 ThinQ dual screen. This review really REALLY put this phone in the running for me. The other one is going to be one of them Google phones, but....I am a fanboy of Samsung.

[@AndroidDigest]

It's definitely a worthwhile upgrade. Especially if you like the s pen

[@MrTrevordl]

I upgraded from the note 20 ultra and the s23u is a lovely phone. I'm pleased that I upgraded. The biggest plus is the battery life, it lasts so much longer. Just as an example when I was at work my phone would spend time in airplane mode and only used during the breaks but by the end of my shift the battery was 50% or lower. With the s23u it still above 80 for the same sort of usage. Overall the screen and camera is great. Really pleased with the upgrade.

[@AndroidDigest]

Funny enough a lot of other comments upgraded from the same phone

[@SweetMelaninn]

Bro, I wanna upgrade to this from the A21s

[@superbaggio87]

And i love my S23u! This is what smartphone is all about! Especially thanks to the s-pen one UI and Dex combination. Make this the all around king of smartphones imho

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah I didn't even mention DeX. Video was already getting long but Dex is huge

[@planetminecraft411]

I agree with what you said in this video! I love my S23 Ultra!

[@AndroidDigest]

It's pretty great

[@970zfinest]

I couldn't agree more I've been an apple 'fan boy' since 2007. But I decided to give the s23 ultra after messing around with it at bestbuy and I'm blown away how customizable it is the camera is ridiculous even though I the iPhone still has better video but the Spen is amazing and actually very very helpful. But I'm very very pleased with the choice I made and will be getting the next galaxy when it comes out no doubt.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah there's no doubt that the iPhone is terrific. And that the video quality is slightly better. But one thing about Android in general is that it's a lot more customizable and Galaxy of course just has a lot of extra features that a lot of Android phones don't have.. Samsung dex is amazing too.

[@970zfinest]

@AndroidDigest yes I forgot to mention DEX it's definitely an amazing, awesome feature!

[@etp96]

Hi! How's the photo and video quality on soc med, esp on FB and IG? Most android phones that I've used lowers the quality after upload. Thanks!

[@AndroidDigest]

To my knowledge Facebook and IG would lower the quality afterwards on iPhones too. There are settings in these apps though to up the quality on mobile networks and wifi. So I would go in the settings of the apps. Personally I think the quality is great on social media.

[@car3030]

Fantastic video! I’m considering an S23 Ultra or Razr Plus 2023, and I know they are completely different, but you have me leaning toward the S23 Ultra! I’m an iPhone 13 Pro Max user, and I’m just sooooo bored!

[@AndroidDigest]

It's so hard to tell in your situation. The Razr is really all about fun. It's about the unique utility. It's about using a small outer display, it's about a fun form factor. It's about trying something new. The S23 Ultra is about better cameras, an s pen, an overall better phone with better battery life. Maybe it will seem fun coming from an iPhone. Just trying something new. But it's a tough call

[@car3030]

Really is, and I appreciate your input. Thanks!

[@MajSiddiqui]

Lol! I’m also an 14 Pro Max user and this video uas me leaning towards the S23U. 😊

[@BobbyG3.14]

new sub, fellow youtuber. Im diggin the vibe on your channel bro

[@AndroidDigest]

Thank you so much. Means a ton

[@jeromegold3216]

Great content. You keep mentioning price. If you get it through a carrier. It will cost 57 bucks a month. It's much more affordable. You forgot Dex. Multitasking.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes. DeX is another piece to this. Just one I didn't get into. I was already pretty heavy on time. But Dex is another great feature

[@Numb3rs55]

Excellent work with your video. Also, GO KINGS! Been a die hard King's fan since the 90s. Love and Respect to our Bay Area brothers and sisters for a great series last season. Was wondering if you can recommend the Lavendar with a black or gray case to reflect the Beam Team colors

[@AndroidDigest]

Yep. I've been a die hard kings fan since the early 2000's. I was young but rooted for them when they were getting screwed by the Lakers and the refs. I don't know of any good cases to recommend with the colors, but either way, go kings.

[@taylornicty1170]

I think the video quality on the s23 is amazing. The staplelization is really good

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah it really is. I'm pretty impressed

[@dondavidinho07]

which color has that phone?

[@jackinyoubaby]

I just got one in 512G. I've had a One Plus 7 Pro for probably 5-6 years prior. Loved the One Plus but ran out of memory and had charging issues and a broken back glass. Definitely been impressed thus far with the S23 Ultra.

[@sarthakkumar4281]

I have a oneplus 7t pro, I'm planning on switching to the s24 ultra, is it worth upgrading ?, would i feel the difference? coz uk 7t pro was already quite smooth already.

[@RonMcClarin]

Great review and even better Kings gear! Go KINGS

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks man! I agree! Go kings! Hopefully this is finally our year

[@tonytopps91423]

Great Review

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks so much

[@thomascolbey4354]

Another great feature the Galaxy S23 Ultra has is the reverse charging capability. For example, lay your smart watch or ear buds on the back of the cell phone and it will charge them.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah, didn't even mention that

[@Blu-Man]

just got mine $700 new definitely not complaining .im wandering is the otterbox defender pro case the best to buy ?

[@AndroidDigest]

I mean yes and no. It may not be the best VALUE. You can always find a case similar in quality for fairly cheap. Walmart has a clone of it for like $20 to $30 normally. But yeah it's a great case if you want a big heavy duty case. But very subjective on how good it is. I think it's great but again there are ways to save some money or get something thinner if you prefer

[@phillipjay1799]

I love my s23 ultra 😍 ❤️ Nice video Keep up the good work

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks! If you watch my recent comparison with the S24 Ultra, you will see I think it holds up pretty well to the s24

[@calvintanner7897]

Does the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra have Antivirus Detection for apps that are downloaded and installed on the phone ?

[@AndroidDigest]

Not automatically. But I don't recommend those apps. As long as you don't do crazy stuff on your phone, you shouldn't really have to deal with viruses. Android has protection built in, and most viruses are built for computers. And they can be caught with android's virus detection anyway.

[@kevinkev9996]

Got this phone yesterday and it's been great so far.

[@AndroidDigest]

It really is a fantastic phone

[@vanessa5622]

Where did u get the phone stand

[@AndroidDigest]

A bargain bin place locally. But it's from amazon. Somewhere. They buy pallets in bulk

[@rjb]

I have the S22U and keep going back snd forth on upgrading. One thing i want is the battery life of the S23U.

[@AndroidDigest]

I hear you. It's always tough to know when to upgrade. The older phones are always a better value but the improvements on the newer phones can really make it worth it. It's a really tough decision

[@vitorcpc]

Where can i buy this black phone support on the table?

[@AndroidDigest]

I bought it at a random bargain bin place near me to be honest

[@freepin4013]

I switched from lg q60 to the S23 Ultra 12/512 black color. The difference is huge. Should I change the screen resolution to save more battery?

[@AndroidDigest]

That's really up to you. I think it gets great battery life regardless so it really depends on how much you notice the battery life and how much you notice the resolution difference. Everyone is different as far as what they prefer.

[@kingnonpareil9431]

Planning on getting the green 1tb version Thursday. Hmm... 🤔

[@AndroidDigest]

Hope you got it and hope you enjoy it!

[@jimambrose788]

Just bought one today, the AT&T store was having a special, traded in my 5 year old Galaxy S9 and recieved an $800 credit, so my new ultra cost me $400, looks like the fortunes smiled on me for a change.

[@AndroidDigest]

Good, hope you enjoy it!

[@samxrana76]

Yes Camera is good on s23 ultra but some times its not working properly for taking some display photos

[@rockowilson2320]

I went from the Pixel 7 Pro, to the S23 Ultra and (mostly) loving it. The battery life, and the selfie camera are the best part for me. I find that most of the photos from the primary 200mp camera are not necessarily better than the Pixel tbh. I rarely get a non-blurry photo of my dog, unlike when using the Pixel. The 3x and 10x zoom cameras are super useful, and fun to play with. The only things I miss on the Pixel is the speech to text, it’s next level compared to the version available on the Galaxy. And the “continued conversation” with the Google Assistant. That allowed for multiple questions/commands without having to say ”Hey Google” every time.

[@AndroidDigest]

I 100% agree with you. The pictures from the pixel phone are subjective because the colors are a little more accurate than the Galaxy phone. The Galaxy phone takes better pictures of nature and it has more versatility with the zoom. But it's not necessarily better in every situation. With the things I take pictures with it's definitely a lot better. But it can vary. But the battery life and the performance is better than pixel and I like how the phone doesn't overheat like my pixel phones would. Maybe they wouldn't overheat but they would get a little toasty. So everyone is different as far as which phone they prefer in the end. I'd still argue this is probably the best phone, but not by much, and some people will just prefer a phone like a pixel and I wouldn't blame them

[@rockowilson2320]

@AndroidDigest I completely agree that the S23 Ultra is still the overall better phone. I'm very happy that I made the switch. This coming from a former Pixel fan boy. 🤫

[@monstermayank]

why? Is there a shutter lag in the camera or the shutter speed is low?

[@rockowilson2320]

​@@monstermayankI believe shutter lag has always been an issue with Samsung. They've definitely improved it a lot with the S23 Ultra, but it's still very much there. If you're mainly going to be taking pics of younger kids or pets, I honestly wouldn't recommend it over the Pixel. Otherwise it's a much better device overall.

[@tysonthewhiteforce]

The king is here,greetin from Dominican Repúblic

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks for the comment 👍

[@3badiK5]

Thanks for the review I'm enjoying with my s21 ultra right now

[@AndroidDigest]

The S21 ultra is pretty great too

[@3badiK5]

@@AndroidDigest yeah except the battery life isn't the same after 1 year and 4 months but its still okay

[@AndrewHahaLee]

Best phone indeed...in terms of overall, but the only thing that they can't seem to polish since the S10 series, is the camera focusing speed. In terms point and shoot, they've still haven't caught up with ZSL algorithm that Google introduced more than 5 yrs ago with the Pixel 2. I have the 23U, a Pixel 6 and some cheap Oppo phone. More often than not, the Pixel and even a cheap chinese phone can give me better confidence in taking a perfectly focused shot on the first take, than the S23U.

[@AndroidDigest]

I can't argue with that aspect of the camera. You're right.

[@b.rocket]

I wish google would let Samsung make their phones. I love googles software.

[@lungzat7690]

Great video

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks!

[@rt3156]

Where can I get that phone stand in this video?

[@AndroidDigest]

Honestly I got it from a local store that has no connections to anything else. Not sure where to get it.

[@rt3156]

@@AndroidDigest do you have the brand name?

[@JK-ux3cu]

Not taking good moving pictures and lowlight indoor are deal breakers for me and the reason I didn’t keep it.

[@AndroidDigest]

I hear that. A little shutter lag still. I did hear a big update is coming that may improve it. We'll see

[@jjayala]

I have tried to not be mr obsessed with my phone for as long as i could in adulthood. Honestly cloud game and content streaming help keep me sober. Let alone how much smartphones help me with my job. I just recently upgraded my s 21 fe to s 23 ultra and i was able to give my tablet to my lady. This thing for me is my pc (im not a video editor i dont need much) and my tablet now. And my phone. I hate materialistic ppl but i love this phone for the capabilities and luxuries it provides. What a time to be alive.

[@AndroidDigest]

Nothing wrong with that. Spending a lot on a phone can have a lot of benefits. In your case it even saves you from needing a computer

[@hasanmir]

What is the video game you are playing on the phone?

[@AndroidDigest]

Mario kart

[@gr33z23]

Gave back the s21 ultra bcs battery is really bad on exynos and it overheats fast, but s23u gave me a very sweet taste with its magnific battery (8h sot full settings and display max quality) ,beautiful display and amazing processor that rarely heats

[@AndroidDigest]

Exactly. I'm loving it

[@juniorharry2496]

Good morning, I have an s21 ultra, when u got the s23 u, ..was it a big difference? I'm still debating to upgrade ..

[@tundeakinwale6664]

Please where can I get factory faults of Samsung S23 ultra

[@AndroidDigest]

not sure what you mean here. Hopefully someone can help though.

[@torriebrown9607]

I have a Samsung S10plus and I looking to purchase a new phone. Thank you for the review.

[@AndroidDigest]

It's a great phone to upgrade to

[@torriebrown9607]

@@AndroidDigest ty ty

[@Ellie81998]

I have The Galaxy s23 ultra phantom black 500gb and 12gb ram ☺️ I have to say you are Right This Thing is a beast! ❤

[@AndroidDigest]

For sure! A beast

[@GorgonnogroG]

I switched from s20 ultra which I've had for 3 years and the first thing that blew my mind was the sound omg it blew me a way and bassy this is my first stylus phone what about that there is only 8 gig memory instead of what I had on the s20 ultra will this make a difference

[@AndroidDigest]

Oh yeah, sound and a stylus. I don't think the lower ram will make a difference at all, 8 GB is more than enough. You can still run 15 apps at the same time no issue, so I wouldn't stress. Just guessing on that number, but yeah, you will have no problems.

[@nlrman]

If snap 8 gen2 was the main cause, other phone should have equivalent bat. But they don't. So let's give some SDI(SS BATTERY CORP) some credit for their break thru tech on making round battery pack feasible as for Tesla and they recently announced that they will start producing solid state battery early as next year. This means longest lasting, fastest charging, and doubling life span. 😁

[@filipzsoldos9335]

Subjectivly and objectivly, the S23 Ultra is the best work of art of 2023

[@marcnairn9446]

Getting mine tomorrow 😁

[@AndroidDigest]

Enjoy it 👍

[@lucynjoroge5643]

And how much is it sold

[@AndroidDigest]

Not sure what you mean by that. Sorry for the late response. But it's sold for like $1,200 retail price in the US, but goes on sale around $900 pretty frequently.

[@MerlinLaan2002]

I feel really grateful having a samsung galaxy s23 ultra... great phone and a amazing battery.. only thing i think it could be better is selfie camera for me 9/10

[@AndroidDigest]

I agree, a great phone overall!

[@blakedehart9171]

I really just wanna spend the money and do a early upgrade in my iPhone 14 pro max is it worth the switch ? I always have had iPhones

[@AndroidDigest]

That's really really hard to say. Your initial switch from an iPhone can be really tough. Everything is backed up from Apple, so it can take a bit to get all your stuff transferred over. Then you have to get everything set up under a gmail. And then you will maybe see certain things you like or dislike right of of the gate compared to iPhone, it takes getting used to. Whether Android to iPhone or iOhine to Galaxy, many people don't like the results of switching. Some people are too locked into iMessage or Facetime. It's tough. With all that being said, some people can get past all of that. Android has more customization options. Android has more freedom, more app options in the app store, new launchers you can download that completely changed how your phone operates. It can be a really fulfilling switch for the right person. But it's always hard for me to recommend who that is. If you're up for the challenge and don't mind leaving imessage and FaceTime I say go for it. With that being said, is the S23 Ultra the phone to switch to? Pretty much, yes. There may be phones that are a better "value". But the S23 Ultra is overall the best phone on Android in my opinion. You get the s-pen with it, and the 200mp camera with 100x zoom. Not something you use every day but still. It's great. So yeah I'd say this is a good phone worth switching to. The S24 Ultra probably won't drop until early next year like March. So it's a good time to buy. Hopefully this long response helps

[@thatsbigdave]

Anyone else notice when you record video and zoom in to your subject and start to follow it you can see it full on screen while recording but as soon as you play it back half the subject is off screen anyone had this and know how to fix it?

[@AndroidDigest]

I didn't notice anything like that, good luck figuring it out though!

[@thatsbigdave]

@@AndroidDigest still not figured out even went to Samsung shop and they were like wtf 🤣

[@c2g1980]

Using a Mi 10 Ultra for 3yrs, using 120W charging and still having the same battery life I had 3yrs ago, I'm a witness that faster charging doesn't ruin batteries, nowadays, but I do love my S23U, also and the performance and battery life is amazing.

[@AndroidDigest]

I do agree with you there. I think the concerns are a little overblown and I think they could at least get us up to 60 watts pretty easily

[@kevinwhiting8391]

Battery life is shit maybe with your resolution down your refresh rate down your haptics and your volume down you might make it through a day what do you mean good people are averaging 6 hours of screen on time like at the most I've gotten 12 with the same battery on my LG v60 34 hours in between charges now that would be a good battery son.. like he says in the video if you want to get good battery life you need to move the resolution down laughing my ass off it really is fucking hilarious to me

[@kevinwhiting8391]

I got 7 hours of screen on time with a 3200 milliamp hour battery or whatever was in the LG v40 with quad HD because you know LG was the one who pioneered quad HD you know they were the ones who pioneered the capacitive touch screen they're the first ones to bring ultra rwide cameras and their battery life absolutely blows Samsung's away with same 5 K cell... Samsung is terrible at battery optimization they're still having instability issues you going to spend $1,200 on a phone that you have to turn the resolution down to get good battery life if that isn't the definition of a Samsung phone I don't know what it is... Scamsung..

[@kevinwhiting8391]

They can't march the benchmarks of a OnePlus 11 but cheaper China phone eats it like egg foo

[@c2g1980]

@kevinwhiting8391 that V40 ThinQ had better battery life than advertised, but my S23U gets amazing battery life; besides, SOT isn't always the culprit because someone who streams YT or Spotify music 8-12hrs a day, while they're at work, won't have the same SOT as they would if they mostly text, use social media and watch videos. You base your battery life by how long your phone last you between charges. LG's are cool, but they're not making anymore phones, for a reason. If they were that great, they would still be making new phones and competing with the top doggs.

[@richardhall-trafford8653]

That zoom camera feature could be useful.

[@AndroidDigest]

Not in every situation. But it can come in handy

[@damongwinn]

Traded in my paid off Pixel 6 Pro for the S23. Not one regret whatsoever!! 😁

[@AndroidDigest]

That's a great choice

[@rkmk7382]

I just need a screen protection that fits with a case please help

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah that's tough. The only one I know of is the screen protector directly from Samsung. It's tough to install but one of the few ones that worked good for me. Worked with my cases too.

[@VhsssTv]

Brother. Buy it once one ui 6 is out. It transforms the user experience from a 9.25/10 to a solid 9.75/10

[@AndroidDigest]

That's awesome. I heard it's coming soon. Very excited

[@ashishjadhav4369]

I upgraded from Note 10 plus to s23 ultra and felt happy after watching this video.

[@AndroidDigest]

Awesome 😂 thanks

[@josephbennett3482]

One thing that Samsung always does an amazing job with the speakers on all of their phones nomatter which one it is , all of their devices have very good quality speakers that are nice and loud.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah. These are pretty much the best speakers I've heard on a phone

[@skankytrick]

That's not true. The S23U speakers are a big upgrade from previous generations. The Note 10+ had great speakers, but the subsequent models were a step backward. Also, I find it hilarious how so many first timers are so enamored by the S23U that they think it is new and unique. The S22U is literally the same phone with a less efficient processor and less fullness of sound from the speakers.

[@saiprasanna5035]

Is 8gb ram enough for gaming in s 23 ultra???

[@AndroidDigest]

Yes. It's plenty for gaming. A lot of gaming pcs come with 8gb and work just fine. You will still be good

[@hellknight03]

you convinced me man!

[@AndroidDigest]

Hope you are enjoying it!

[@KunalC006]

Does anyone see 200 mp main camera hardware stuttering issues during 4k 60fps recording while panning a bit faster ? I believe it's due to the ois not being able to adjust to fast panning movement

[@AndroidDigest]

I'm not seeing it in the selfie cam. But it may be there in a different environment. Maybe someone else can speak to this

[@KunalC006]

@@AndroidDigest Not Selfie camera, issue is in the back 200 mp main camera sensor

[@user-bj7rp9kc7y]

​@@AndroidDigest... Currently have the S21+. Really wanting the 23 Ultra... Is it worth the upgrade, honestly?

[@ENDERBOY34Official]

The Disappointment Thing Of This Phone Is That No Headphone Jack :(

[@simonabbott725]

It's so the establishment can scan your brain function with Bluetooth technology whilst watching your favourite KZbin channel

[@Gurenn83]

You live in a cave? Most high end devices no longer supports the 3.5 jack, unless you opt for Sony or cheap chinese phones.

[@ManG1aze]

Imagine using wired headphones lmao

[@AndroidDigest]

For sure

[@AeroDude73]

Dumb question maybe but if I get this S23, will all the same Apps on my iPhone (11 Pro Max) be ported over easily to the S23? - Also, It looks like the S23 has a much better camera And a slightly bigger screen (6.8” to 6.7”), And no big ass annoying notch to interfere with watching content. - Lastly, does this phone use USB-C charging? Thx.

[@AndroidDigest]

Thanks for subbing by the way. Appreciate you. Sorry for the late response. Yes it uses usb-c charging. As far as apps, to my knowledge, no. You will have to reinstall. But to me it's worth going through that hassle. As far as other things, yes, you can use their transfer tools to get contacts at least and pictures from your phone. As long as you go through the android setup process and transfer through that, or through Samsung smart switch after. But either way it's a hassle. But once you do it once, you can stay on board.

[@808splug]

Best overall phone ever created in my opinion, I've had it for almost a year and it's incredible, battery life is INCREDIBLE

[@AndroidDigest]

Oh yeah. It's a tremendous phone. I'm pretty blown away

[@motis555]

It's barely 6 months old bro

[@vernonleewarren280]

Have you used the MI 11 Ultra? From Xiaomi

[@AndroidDigest]

I haven't. Looks like a great phone. Snapdragon 888 though. That chip wasn't super efficient. But still fast enough and that phone still looks 🔥🔥. I use Verizon though, and phone options can be limited

[@debotech100]

I have it now, thank you for the great video ❤ Could you please tell me the name of the kart game?

[@AndroidDigest]

Mario kart

[@debotech100]

@@AndroidDigest Thank you ❤️

[@JesseAflleje]

I usually get a new iphone every year and periodically get a new Android. I finally traded my Note 20 Ultra for the s23 ultra and it is surprisingly so much better. Battery is awesome. Still have the s-pen. Its way quicker all the way around. Camera is awesome. I think the camera on the s23 is the best - but video is the best on iPhone because their stablization is much better. But Samsung is getting there. If it's time for an update - most definitely get this phone. Worth the money. Oh, and Samsung gave me $600 trade on my Note 20 Ultra, so it made great sense to update.

[@AndroidDigest]

That makes sense. That's a really good deal

[@Richard5873]

After reading this I'm going to go with it , cause currently I have the Note 20 Ultra 5G

[@jonlaguerre3163]

I currently have an iPhone 12 pro

[@suyonokurniawan824]

Ok I subscribe right away! Not because of Samsung, but you have covered this very well! I've got this S23U at about 500 USD, that includes upgrade from 512 S22U to 1TB S23U. And it's my daily phone now, no issue with battery, sound, display, and nice performance when playing Asphalt or CSR2

[@AndroidDigest]

Seriously it means a ton. Thanks so much

[@moiseludovic5055]

Whoooshh the sync is off on a moment in the video. Sound and lips are not sync

[@AndroidDigest]

At what point? I'm not seeing it. Feel free to list the time

[@moiseludovic5055]

@@AndroidDigest It guess my computer did something wrong.

[@baubrey5737]

S23 ultra don't support 4k dex over usb c to hdmi cable Thought I would leave this out here in case any1 wanting to know this, just got the new s23 ultra a day back, was plugging it in to my pc monitor to watch a movie and view some holiday pictures using usb c to hdmi cable and the maximum resolution option on dex settings is 1080p. This is very surprising to me because my old note 20 ultra supports 4k on the exact same simple setup (usb c to hdmi cable).All Huawei models support HDMI also. Edit: Found out the new Samsung Galaxy all of them doesn't support this anymore

[@vitorcpc]

Are you sure? Very desappointing

[@AndroidDigest]

If so, that is a little disappointing

[@KieranDavies]

There's a option for high resolutions on external display in multistar on goodlock

[@losreyesguerrero]

I bought because I use it for work and the security patch was no longer being updated for the old phone so my company was not allow it. This phone has a guarantee that security features will get upgraded at least until 2028 so I dont have to worry about a new phone for the next 5 years. Also most phones did not guarantee the security upgrades or they only guaranteed 1 or 2 years.

[@AndroidDigest]

Exactly. Love the guaranteed updates for that long.

[@columbusohio72]

I have a s20+ im looking to upgrade to the 256mb version on a deal about $600

[@AndroidDigest]

If you get a deal like that not bad at all

[@lindagonzalez2378]

Hi; Is it 6.8 inches?

[@tonigee327]

Yes it is!

[@AndroidDigest]

yes

[@largon2008]

I'm an ipone 14 pro max user and i have to say the animations and smoothness on the s23 ultra looks smoother now than on the iphone. The only reason why i stuck with iphone was because of how smooth they used to be but now they lost that battle. Especially with these ios 17 betas they are freaking trash! They lag/freeze/turn off etc. They better come up with the original ios 17 up date before i switch to the s23 ultra.

[@AndroidDigest]

Glad you're enjoying it! I hate iPhones even though they are still good, so always happy to see more android users.

[@RJ_Uploads]

I was able to get this phone off of google fi for a flat $500, i could not beat this steal of a deal.

[@AndroidDigest]

Great deal!

[@TonyHouse8]

I just brought my s23 ultra 🖤 🔥

[@AndroidDigest]

Enjoy it!

[@YankeesGiants]

I have the s23 ultra it is a great phone and the issues with flips and folds are the camera's suck and for what you pay for them it isn't worth it.

[@AndroidDigest]

Yeah. Flips and Folds have a lot of unique utility but the durability issues are still there. Dealing with those screen protectors is a big pain too. You're in a good spot with the Ultra

[@YankeesGiants]

@AndroidDigest plus I love to take pictures so if I am going to spend money on a phone I want the best of the best.