Samsung s23Ultra 2024 unboxing & review || S23 ultra vs S24 ultra camera test ||

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The release of the newer
S24 Ultra doesn’t detract from the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra remains a strong all-rounder; it has a stellar display, a top-notch stylus experience, blisteringly fast performance and very good camera performance, even if it can’t quite compete with its replacement’s upgraded telephoto setup. Better yet, the price has dropped significantly since the release of the newer model, cementing its place as a very tempting 2024 phone.
PROS
200MP camera delivers in both well-lit and low-light conditions
Top-notch performance from the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
All-day battery life
Stunningly detailed 6.8in 120Hz display
CONS
Very expensive
Relatively slow 45W charging
Difficult to use one-handed
Key Features
Capable 200MP main cameraThe upgraded rear camera delivers some of the highest quality images from a smartphone, both in well-lit and low-light scenarios.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for GalaxyThe Galaxy S23 Ultra sports a unique top-end Snapdragon chipset exclusive to Galaxy devices.
All-day battery lifeThe Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 5,000mAh battery can last all day without issue - even at WQHD+ resolution.
Introduction
Even with the release of the newer, shiner Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, 2023’s Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra remains a stellar smartphone that shouldn’t be written off.
While the Ultra model of the Galaxy S series has always been one of the best Android phones around, the Galaxy S23 Ultra takes that to another level with its main 200MP snapper that delivers stunningly detailed shots in a range of scenarios.
Combine that with a trio of other rear-facing lenses, a gorgeous 6.8-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset and a 5000mAh battery and you’ve got a seriously competitive phone, even if it is a year old.
Plus, our original complaint that the S23 Ultra was a little too pricey has now been remedied with the release of the newer model, with the S23 Ultra now available at a sub-£900 price if you know where to look.
That said, here’s how the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra stacks up a year after release in 2024.
Design and screen
Boxy design makes it hard to hold one-handed
IP68 dust and water resistance
Built-in S Pen
The first thing you might notice about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is that it doesn’t look all that different from the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra, and that’s essentially because it isn’t.
Think of the Galaxy S23 Ultra as more of a refinement of the S22 Ultra’s design, with tweaks like a slightly flatter front glass with less curvature to the edges to slightly expand the usable area of the 6.8-inch display and a slightly (read: ever so slightly) tweaked rear camera lineup with slightly thicker bezels around the camera. Hey, you’ve got to be able to tell the difference between the two somehow, right?
If you are interested in a flat-screen Ultra, you’d be better serviced by the newer S24 Ultra. The new flat 6.8-inch screen is one of few physical differences between the S23 Ultra and the latest model.
Screen
6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display
120Hz LTPO-enabled refresh rate
Fairly bright at 1750nits
The Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 6.8-inch dynamic AMOLED 2X display is truly something to behold with key specs including a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate with LTPO support that allows it to drop down to 1Hz to save battery life, support for both Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+ and a pixel-packed QHD+ resolution.It’s a good job, as you need an impressive high-res display to show off all those amazing 200MP snaps. Speaking of…
Cameras
Featuring premium features like autofocus to provide a more natural bokeh in selfies, it’s great for capturing impromptu moments and taking video calls, though we’d leave video capture to the much more capable rear lenses, even if it does cap out at 4K@60fps.
Performance
Top-end CPU & GPU performance
Android 13 with OneUI 5.1
Four years of OS upgrades promised
At the heart of the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra you’ll find a special version of Qualcomm’s top-end 2023 chipset dubbed the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 For Galaxy, paired with either 8- or 12GB of RAM and either 256GB, 512GB or 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
200MP main camera is a game-changer
Capable ultra-wide and telephoto lenses
Up to 8K@30fps video with wide angle
Battery life
Final Thoughts
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra set the benchmark for what the best smartphone should be capable of in 2023, and even with the release of the newer Galaxy S24 Ultra, it remains a very tempting option at a now-discounted price.
5000mAh battery
Comfortable all-day battery life
Comparatively slow charging
I must admit, I had reservations about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s battery life in my initial ‘12 hours with the Galaxy S23 Ultra’ article, noting that the WQHD+ resolution really drained the battery.
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