The Galaxy S23 Ultra is Better Than You Think!

Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra is a great minor (minor great) upgrade.
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[@inlukeslens]

Went from Galaxy S9 to S23 ultra. This is an insane jump!

[@dandasman5730]

I might upgrade from a s10 to a s23 ultra

[@NuwandaSM]

I bet, it is 14 generations neweer jeez

[@haridj8532]

@@NuwandaSM it’s just 5 generations newer

[@zero-ol2nt]

I have the s9+ although the s23 ultra screen is awesome the phone is just too big. They should have made QHD display on the s23+

[@NuwandaSM]

@@haridj8532 boy you don't get jokes.

[@sachafievet3131]

I gotta say, the writing, filming and editing of these reviews is...ultra good!

[@TOXYK]

welcome to MKBHD buddy

[@Samuel-7418]

No, it's Pro Max good - 🤓

[@blue_ig1]

@@Samuel-7418 no its pro max ultra xtreme 5g good

[@worktime8115]

Mk is pro.... youtuber

[@rodrigoconcha9]

lol, the writing?

[@fitforward970]

There is no shutter lag. It's just set to take a picture when you lift your finger off. This can be changed through camera assistant.

[@bryantfloyd7471]

Battery life in the S23U has definitely improved greatly over the S22U but I bought the ZeroLemon 10,000 mAh battery case for the Galaxy S23U. Now, the S23U battery never dies. What sucks is now my S23U has complete protection but my pockets aren't big enough for this size battery case. My pockets would need to be deep and wide as my mother's purse for it to fit into.

[@SteelTwilight]

Went from an S8 I'd been using for almost 6 years to an S23 ultra and I can't believe how long the battery lasts and how good the cameras are. Wow!

[@KristophM]

Same! It's been 6 years with my S8. About to get the S23 Ultra today!

[@rc666]

A telephone call; Any good??

[@msjaejae]

Going from a 9plus to a 23 ultra! Thought I was the only one with an "old" phone

[@gabrielripw0lf293]

same, I have my s8 for 6 years, I want to buy the s23 cuz it's looking good. There is a big diff between s23 normal and s23 ultra ? it's worth the price ?

[@vad35]

@@gabrielripw0lf293 the s23 ultra is better in a lot of points but if you: prefer smaller phones, don't have a "professional use" of cameras, and don't need a stylus, go for the s23 (+)

[@UserHD143]

S21 plus to s23 ultra here. Gotta admit the battery and efficiency are fantastic

[@JmKrokY]

Ok

[@FinneasJedidiah]

My S21+ is still going strong so I won't switch for a while, but if they keep going strong for the next couple years I may have to consider a galaxy s24 or s25 ultra, instead of switching to a pixel like I've been considering

[@SampsfaN]

@@FinneasJedidiah I still use Note 9 and torn between 14 pro max and S23U (been Samsung user for 8 years tho). Wished to ask how's the battery performance on your s21+ after these years? My biggest concern is whether Samsung phones still get laggy after a year or couple of years?

[@Sickacho]

@@SampsfaN my s21u not even a lag with 120hz rock solid. Just need to upgrade because the battery life is night and day.

[@F50Aircraft]

I purchased the Samsung S23 Ultra 2 days ago, still trying to work it all out. My previous phone....it was a Samsung 9....yep that's right...a Samsung 9....an old one. It lasted for 5 years so it did the job.

[@HappieDima]

Came back to this video after all this time just to say that my family surprised me and bought me the s23 ultra for new years. I have been using the s10 plus for almost 3 years now, and im just blown away by this phone. The difference is astronomical for me. The best example i found was, imagine making yourself a salad with a plastic knife(the 10s plus) and now im using a Japanese steel chef's knife. This phone is so much fun.

[@OhlordyitsCH]

I'm legit in the same boat. I have an s10+ and ready for an upgrade. I'm stuck between the s21 ultra or the s23 ultra. Can't decide! Ughh lol

[@AllenKey19]

I've had an S23 Ultra for almost a year and I didn't know I could change the screen resolution.. It was on 1080p. 1440 is absolutely stunning. What a gorgeous screen

[@salimxav1er]

Dum dum

[@akhdiatabdmalek3379]

will the battery drain faster if we choose the higher resolution?

[@AllenKey19]

@@akhdiatabdmalek3379 it will, as well as with higher refresh rate, but it's still more than enough to see me through the day streaming, playing games etc. If I just use it for social media and messaging it's easily a 2 day battery

[@Fediel]

Yes, since it's more demanding on the device

[@therealowenharvey]

It’s like you got a brand new phone🙌🏼 lol

[@DorGenosar]

The little camera snap sounds when showing photos taken with the phone is new and is a nice touch :)

[@danylfilatov]

I read your comment first and still only noticed it in the video after 15th photo or so :). Great touch indeed

[@inThis964]

I maybe thought the same when I first noticed it, but I don't like it. Especially while he's talking.

[@jonahwhale9047]

Can you switch it off? Don't know about Samsung & the Koreans but, in the early days, all the Japanese phones had to have a snap sound to their cameras, to stop the perverts from taking "up skirt" snapshots on the subway. A sort of 'bakachon' sound.

[@desertdude19]

I need that wallpaper. Who makes it?

[@ESKJC]

Went from a note 8 to S23 Ultra. Huge upgrade for me. The battery life is crazy.

[@aloeleaf9789]

I did too. Gigantic upgrade from Note 8. My note 8 was doing fine until I ran out of space, and a 1/4 of the screen sensor malfunctioned. Otherwise it was keeping up.

[@tranceformeeer]

How much is the SOT? I am hesitating between IP 14 plus and 23 Ultra but thanks to this video is no question...

[@abdullahhasan1769]

Still on S6 ..........ahhhhhhhhh

[@Synful_]

that's a big upgrade

[@aloeleaf9789]

@Abdullah Hasan woah and you still have space 🤯

[@sandrabarnett5346]

Decided on a whim to buy the S23 Ultra. Upgraded from my S10 Plus which still works beautifully 4 years later. The S23 Ultra feels like a wise older sibling to the S10 Plus. Love the performance of both phones.

[@grimgamer24]

I'm in the same boat as you, thinking of upgrading to the ultra from the s10+. Might just have to pull the trigger even though I will miss the expandable memory

[@oldschooldogy316]

I just upgraded from the Galaxy Note 20 to the S23 Ultra this week, and I love it. This S23 Ultra is so much faster than my Note 20, and the camera is so much better, but it still feels like my Note 20.

[@minnmawia8954]

Same here but from a Note10 lite! Absolutely loving it.

[@pipoygarapon]

Im currently on note 10 plus. Still thinking if i should do this upgrade 😅

[@Sohail_Santa]

There isn’t a phone design better than s10 plus (Period)

[@Emily_Kida9698]

I'm currently using the Note9 and just ordered the S23 Ultra, I'm so excited! I don't upgrade my phone very often as you can probably tell so this will be a huge upgrade for me!

[@mssxpressive2100]

I just received mine yesterday!! 🦄 It's Absolutely amazing 👏

[@NaturallyLuvely]

@Emily_Kida9698 I'm in the same boat. I am looking to upgrade my Note 9 to the S23 Ultra or the Z Fold 5.

[@abdullahiameer3183]

@@mssxpressive2100 please how much??

[@flawlesstyrannosaurus7204]

Production quality of these videos increase each episode.

[@ladder3257]

i wanna be a movie star

[@x32i77]

Mkhbd has millions of dollars , you can expect that ^^

[@cavemanvi]

They need to up the wardrobe department. adidas sweater with a nike jersey

[@LizziesLukas]

One thing is for sure MKBHD will always use 30fps for the video frame rate... None of this 60fps or 24fps thing

[@clive7776]

@@cavemanvi 😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@KingRivs5]

I've had this phone for two weeks now and it's a juggernaut. The performance is elite and the battery is out of this world. Samsung went deep in their bag with this S23 Ultra.

[@AM-wi6zo]

Its the same as the S22 and S23 lmao deep in the bag😂😂😂

[@gachivalantine3792]

​@@AM-wi6zoThey look the same, but the s23 ultra seems for "flagship" compared to the s22 ultra.

[@craigshandworld]

After having an ultra myself and now broken. Ive been researching pixel pro. It seems like a lot of people that have had both prefer pixel in so many ways. Smasung has a model that pushes you to replace your shit every year. Software is far simplier and better on pixel@@AM-wi6zo

[@wafflemaine3953]

What do you think about it now ? 7 months in

[@craigshandworld]

@@wafflemaine3953 I don't know if you are responding to me. If so I will tell you. I got the pixel 8 pro and I prefer it over Samsung.

[@tvv911]

You do a great job with the description of you videos. Well done!

[@paulmisencik]

Late to the party here and just found your channel, and I’ve been devouring your videos. Brilliant stuff!! You have a way of communicating technical detail that satisfies geeks, but in a way that doesn’t alienate amateurs. Absolutely top flight stuff! Keep it up, thanks, and other than your apparent love of FC Barcelona I can’t find any faults! 😂

[@dpleech1]

My S23 Ultra arrived yesterday. The amount of detail the 200MP photos resolve blew my mind. It is so much better than my S21 Ultra and Fold 4.

[@LEXXIUS]

I'm upgrading from a S9+/Note 9 and am excited about the camera too! Especially the better low light performance.

[@opssonopsson8282]

@@LEXXIUS Would you mind giving away your s9+ when you get your new device. It would really help with my schoolwork as my a50 is badly damaged and battery life is so bad now

[@eoinmccann8450]

Is ut definitely worth the upgrade over the s21 ultra? I'm on the fence, not sure what to do

[@Porumb]

@Eóin McCann if you're from UK u get £410 when you trade in your old S21 Ultra 256GB , and there is £150 off if you pre-order S23 Ultra 512GB which would cost £1399 but it's only £1249. Minus £410 equals £839 which you can finance for 36 months with £119 upfront and £20 monthly payments , that's what I did. My S21 Ultra is getting old and sometimes I have lag and battery life is not as great anymore

[@JAYWHITEHITHARD]

@@eoinmccann8450 Totally worth it, sold my s21 ultra and bought s23 ultra. Camera, battery, screen(less curved as i like) and performance is much better than s21 ultra😊👌🏻

[@coldbruh2612]

Pre-ordered today. A big step up from my S10. Also in terms of size which I'm not used to yet.

[@Mandy_39]

Have u got a delivery date yet? If u got black or green it should come faster. I'm debating if I want to pre-order or wait 1 week till launch. My luck lately pre-order will come the end of February lol.

[@roachedward4134]

You're gonna hate the size if you have small hands 😔

[@asid2022]

Im happy for you. Its really the best feeling after u use a phone(actually a tech device) for 4+ years and retire it. I am even bonded to my old calculator xD. I felt it when i switched my iphone 6 to pixel 6 last year. My iphone 6 will be in my personal tech museum cuz of the memories we shared together.

[@abisinan3976]

That's what she said

[@technicallyoverwhelmed2948]

You skipped 12 phones? Wow amazing 😜

[@AdDelayed]

One huge thing i noticed is that this is the first phone where all my photos and other results are perfectly 1:1 matched to the examples that tech reviews are able to put out. It doesn't feel like you guys got some primo "best of the best" versions, like you have some better QC or something. I love this phone, and the moon photos i have are just.... astonishing

[@ThrabenValiant]

Great video as always! Thank you for being consistent in your reviews so I can be confident in my purchases!

[@DesmondErvin]

A+ video as always. That super steady mode was crazy

[@PhazonBlaxor]

Seems just as stable as my "ages" old OP8T, don't get it...

[@baka3262]

It’s because you really don’t. Walking while you’re recording doesn’t count towards super steady lmao

[@alexpeter1]

@@baka3262 go check out other videos where they were literally Shaking the phone in all directions and the video was super steady

[@baka3262]

@alexpeter1 link? Because I'm legit only seeing people walk with them sorry

[@juliodelgadillo8510]

@@baka3262 bruh there's a whole ass comercial for that lmao

[@jamyjet]

I went from the 21 ultra to the 23 ultra, the battery improvement is pretty huge, although I did have the Exynos S21 ultra.

[@Mardoxx7]

What's your experience with cameras and the S-pen? You think it's worth it?

[@lukect]

​@@Mardoxx7 The front camera is pretty poor in third-party apps. I guess the Samsung Camera app does a lot of heavy lifting to give you a good image. I have issues connecting to the S-pen first time (for the air gestures, writing doesn't require connection). I always have to put it back and take it out a second time, but I guess this is a software issue that will get fixed. The first-time setup is also very buggy, was stuck in the setup screens loop for hours until it randomly fixed itself, but that type of issues will probably get fixed by the time you get it. Worth it? Not at the release retail price, but I got it with a student discount and an accessory bundle discount and with 0% long-term financing, which, with the current inflation will make this phone a lot cheaper as the time runs.

[@abhi9090]

@lukect bro I need your opinion about the camera. I'm also a s21 ultra user and I pre-ordered this s23 ultra and will get it in couple of days . But the only reason I ordered because thinking the camera would be far better from s21 ultra. Do you think it has a significant change ? What's your experience

[@harshang2007]

The upgrade should be avoided for those already have s22 ultra. Since you have s21 it's good to upgrade. I am upgrading from s20+ to s22 ultra

[@abhi9090]

@Sriharsha Ng yeah I'm probably gonna return it if the camera not satisfied enough. But they giving 800 for trade in my old phone plus a storage upgrade and free buds 2 if we pre order before 17. That's why i ordered.

[@optiTHOMAS]

Such detailed video breakdowns! I have the s10 and look forward to upgrading to this! 😁👍🏻

[@AquaStevae]

A really great idea for a new vid, would be to do a head to head comparison between all the flexibility and features of Nova Launcher and One UI on the NEW S23 Ultra. I am convinced that the experience with the Nova Launcher is much better, but I'd love to see it go head to head with the One UI's newest edition. I tried to stay on the One UI skin when I first got my S23U, but kept running into limitations which made me long for Nova. All the extra gestures, instead of just three, allow me to really use my phone so much more efficiently. And having more choices for app grids on the home screen and app screen was a must, instead of being limited to just a few choices on One UI. Please do a head to head, and let's see if I'm missing something or not. Thanks.

[@L1Z1O]

Goodlock on the Samsung store really opens up oneUI

[@parshakamarsh]

​@@L1Z1Oit's ok, but I still prefer Nova, it runs beautifully on the S23 Ultra

[@sahil_tayade]

I have nova launcher right now, what are your favorite settings or features about it? I really like the swipe gestures for opening up search or notifications

[@FantastiXPvZ]

I went from S22 Ultra to S23 Ultra and even I noticed the difference in battery and Cameras. The ability to actually have a sharp signature in PDF's is a big thing for me too.

[@santoshsharma1113]

How is the haptics incomparison to s22+??

[@dmitrii_cl]

S23+ Ultra Pro Max Ultimate Fold iv

[@FantastiXPvZ]

@Santosh Sharma TBH, the S23 Ultra haptics give good feedback, but unfortunately feels identical to the S22 Ultra. Not as strong as the iPhone, however. I usually have it turned all the way up, though, and it feels good in hand.

[@merdanplaco3335]

@@dmitrii_cl 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@willyansantosmoreira820]

I went from a video to another 😅

[@etmtndc]

The S23 Ultra has this Note9 vibe to me. Yeah the Note9 was an incremental upgrade over Note8, but it upgraded everywhere it mattered.

[@MoneyGist]

☝🏽

[@OriginalBoondocksXVIII]

As a Note 9 user that upgraded from a Note 8, I agree. This is the first phone I've actually felt an urge to jump up to.

[@Shivoox]

Still running my trusty battle-scarred Note 9, might jump to the S23 Ultra later this year when the prices drop a bit.

[@jasonsluder5491]

It's almost 2024 and I just upgraded from my Samsung Galaxy S7Edge. This phone is incredible!

[@BaQu82]

I got fully refunded for my S21 ULTRA within warranty after 23 months of use because the phone retained water under the camera lenses. I was surprised to have been paid back in cash for the full amount. So I went ahead and ordered the S23 Ultra and their Tab A8 on offer and was left with 50e to spare. Best upgrade ever if you ask me 😂

[@sahil_tayade]

Dang that's so clutch lol. Why the tablet though, I would just use that money for a watch or case

[@BaQu82]

@@sahil_tayade it came free with the phone xD I sold the tablet for 190e :D big win

[@temporal5000]

Just upgraded from Note 10+ and this phone feels like an absolute tank on my hands.

[@fmkhan213]

in*

[@DS-vx3wf]

I will be upgrading from NOTE 8 😂

[@AarvETk]

what do u mean by tank?

[@Z_Wolverine]

@@AarvETk heavy duty mobile weapon artillery

[@DumKump]

@@AarvETk he obviously means it can shoot people with M829 armor piercing shells

[@andyartmaster101]

Please do more intros like this. Absolutely amazing 👏

[@philwilson4476]

I'm jumping from the Note 20 Ultra to the S23 Ultra. It's on order (back order) with 512GB memory. I should have it in a week, but am learning more about it while I wait. Awesome video with very good and pertinent information. I'm now following your channel! Thanks!

[@UntoldStories.Psychology]

Your phone reviews are so simple and yet so good

[@ninoroes07]

A note for 10:08 - You can actually improve the shutter lag by installing camera assistant from the Samsung store then search capture speed and select "prioritize speed".

[@creeperkillermartin1]

Does this decrease quality?

[@ninoroes07]

@@creeperkillermartin1 it does but the decrease in quality are minimal or atleast not noticeable

[@vodouch17]

@@creeperkillermartin1 the quality decreases with harsher environments. in normal conditions the photos look almost identical

[@SenthanThanikasalam]

I haven't used the Good Luck app for over a year and was unaware of the Camera Assistant app's existence. Thank you for your info 🙏

[@MFizzle777]

"Quick Tap Shutter" in the S23 is what you need to make the sutter speed be super fast. Just go into native camara settings.

[@HRM.H]

Ive been absolutely loving mine. Solid 30 hour batterylife between charge Edit: and im not a light user, 1440p activated ofcourse !

[@Horvath0819]

The battery life was the only thing holding me back from switching from Apple. After seeing how good the battery has been on the S23 Ultra I decided to pre-order one

[@hoau1406]

@@Horvath0819 nice you've joined the darkside. We're happy to have you 😊.

[@grom69]

And here I am with my s10 and 1440p 5hrs of screen on time without games, but damn do I love this compact thing :)

[@mims924]

@@hoau1406 same here, trading in my s22ultra, s23ultra on order! Same color, graphite

[@Jay2k2323]

@@Horvath0819 just did the same thing. Coming from 13 pro max !!

[@sparkyreb]

I was a manager of a photographic store (old school dark room stuff) when casio brought out their first digital it wasnt even in the megapixel range, it's mind blowing the resolution you can get now. I don't even take my digital SLR out anymore the results you get on this phone matched with the shiftcam lenses attached are amazing.

[@daniellindblom68]

I changed to 1440p as soon as I got it. The battery is insane on this phone. 🙂

[@juliodelgadillo8510]

Man every time I get a new phone the battery is great until like 2 months if use then it's average lmao

[@daniellindblom68]

@@juliodelgadillo8510 My S21 Ultra still has great battery.

[@d1stopian]

@@juliodelgadillo8510yuppp

[@Dangerous-Boy]

@Julio Delgadillo no broh this chip efficiency is better..and don't charge your phone upto 100%...there's a option that you can enable it to charge up to 85 only in Samsung.

[@zayedalzubaidi4203]

Frr

[@PedrocamaroSS]

Got mine this week, and i'm loving it, changed from an S9+ and it's such a huge diference

[@chavosuijkerbuijk3281]

Oh great upgrade, enjoy man. I switching from s22 ultra because my screen broke and fixing it cost me at least half of the price of a new one. Hoping it will be worth it anyway.

[@travisstrickland7270]

Getting mine. Upgrading from Note 10 plus 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@redplayzyt9854]

Nobody cares shut up

[@knowledgegizmo7934]

Going to get this! Making the jump from s10+ to s23 ultra

[@LoverofSnikt]

Amazing review! Stumbled on this while looking for my new phone, I've been convinced. Incredible review, hitting all the spots for a really in depth review in an understanding language for people😊❤

[@SkyTheAkash]

5:11 it's really nice to see MKBHd wearing a Barca jersey. GREAT!

[@TheBigBlueMarble]

It is really nice not to have to get used to different button placement.

[@AponTechy]

Lol

[@Dryblack1]

Definitely. It still bugs me that my Note 20 Ultra has the stylus on the opposite side that my old Note 8 had it.

[@XXJosh599XX]

@@Dryblack1 This. I'm upgrading from the Note10+ (the last Note to have the pen on the correct side IMO) to the S23 Ultra and the stylus placement is one of the very few things I'm not looking forward to, right alongside exclusion of SD card slot.

[@frenchalcantara8424]

@@XXJosh599XX yeah probably the one of the few but still existing negatives of the s23 ultra from my old note 10+... Well the power button is on the other side again.. When i said again.. It's that because a lot of people actually didn't like that they switched the button placement back in 2019. However i am ready with the non-existence of sd slot since 4 month's ago i bought a 4tb sandisk ssd portable.

[@Dryblack1]

@@XXJosh599XX I'm honestly still bitter about having to upgrade at all. I loved my Note 8, and I think the Note 9 was peak smartphone. When my Note 8 broke, I really wanted to get a Note 9, but settled for the Note 20 solely for the security updates. I just can't stand camera bumps or display cut-outs. I dread the day I have to give up my sd card slot.

[@kamarazarudeen8512]

I never thought i would by a Samsung phone but S23 ULTRA is another level watching it on S23 ULTRA

[@1donmarquis132]

Going from an Note10+ to the S23 Ultra, I'm excited for the newer features. It's a big jump from what I've seen and read up on.

[@gregoryg6999]

How much has improved from Note 10+?

[@1donmarquis132]

@gregoryg6999 camera quality for sure, battery life, refresh rates, processors, textures, upgraded/updated security, location tags, wifi calling, definitely an accommodation phone. Overall it's a big upgrade, I'm glad I made the choice.

[@sahil_tayade]

​@1donmarquis132 I just did this exact upgrade today. I can't sense much of a difference, but I didn't research the ultra. What's your favorite new feature? I noticed the camera and battery and display but that's it. Wifi calling is a carrier thing, I had it on note 10 plus. I don't know what location tagging is

[@1donmarquis132]

@sahil_tayade the camera more than anything. Very crisp videos and motion captures along with the many custom settings for the camera even with Google photos.

[@Moaiticus]

1:33 ok marques I see you with the Barca Drake oVo jersey 🔵🔴🔥

[@Xavierpng]

The Intro is just amazing. The filming is the best. Great shots.

[@kevino8004]

I've been an iPhone guy for as long as I've been able to own a cell phone. Swore up and down that I'd NEVER switch to an android platform. Just picked up the S23 Ultra and MAAAAAN HAVE I BEEN WRONG. This phone is AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!

[@hammadialfakhri]

Shutter lag can be fixed with good lock camera add-on

[@sreerampasupuleti3073]

Great Review! I just wanted to add that, for the s23 series, you can actually reduce/remove the shutter lag if you go into the settings for the camera. You should try it out! I believe you essentially choose that the picture is taken when you click the shutter button instead of when your finger leaves the button, if that makes sense.

[@theMLBfan]

Not a good option though since you're sacrificing image quality.

[@Samuel-7418]

@@theMLBfan Exactly.

[@michealadebz]

@@theMLBfan was gonna say this

[@nothughmahn]

Actually, as a common misconception of the shutter lag, it is reducing the frames shot, not shortening the time between pressing the button and taking the photo. The S23, S22, and every other Samsung phone start taking the picture immediately, but it takes time for it to take all of the frames, which is why it feels slow. It's not shutter lag, which many people believe it is.

[@jveraroman]

Can someone tell me if it has multi burst shots like the other models? Because if it does , burst shots are quick.

[@exoticsenior636]

As a iPhone user for the longest time, i watched the new S23 ultra with a open mindset. I gotta say, im impressed.

[@HeyKevinYT]

As we should. Phones are getting so sophisticated nowadays and each brand makes impressive products. I like Samsung's innovations alot especially their camera and customizability. That being said, we should prepare to be called "iSheep" "Apple fanboys" and get insulted for simply preferring iPhones. I honestly wish criticism on youtube comment sections were more civil and appreciative of each other's personal opinions, like your comment.

[@thagikaagrajith]

​@@HeyKevinYT each has what's good about it and not it's more about what they willing to compromise and happy to have but judging a persons choice because you have it is unacceptable unfortunately that happens alot on the community

[@revertedrf978]

@@HeyKevinYT because why do you prefer it vs a superior product? because of the OS, the ecosystem, or is it just more convenient?

[@TheWunder]

@@HeyKevinYT I don't see this type of behaviour these days. Calling names because of brand preference...

[@pinokio3785]

I thought I had a fast phone, the 12 pro max, just switched to the s23 ultra, and I noticed the s23 ultra is much more faster in apps. Shame on apple for still slowing down the phone or apps, or whatever they do to make it slower each year. People can say yea but the ultra has a newer processor, but heck, when I got the 12 pro max it was ultra snappy also.

[@BennyTheAzn]

I went from an S3 to an S23 Ultra... I'm loving it!

[@bhavjain9560]

Bro what 💀

[@BennyTheAzn]

@@bhavjain9560 😅

[@user_87342]

Really bro ? Bro samsung is beast...my phone s7 edge still alive and I'm using s8 for heavy game and few days back I can't on my phone but it lasted for 6 years !!!! Worth it...Samsung is great phone...enjoy your s23 ultra bro..I love my new phone too ! S23 ultra is beast

[@Shannon-ul5re]

Awesome review, I want your shirt, where did you get it.

[@queenie3443]

I currently have an iPhone XS and have been a loyal Apple user for years after switching from android and my girlfriend recently got this new phone. I got to play around with it for a while and I was honestly blown away. So here I am watching this to solidify my thoughts. I’m looking to take the plunge the moment I have the finances. My gf kept chanting “ONE OF US. ONE OF US” after I told her I was considering it😂

[@jinotv6990]

😅

[@ROVA00]

One of the biggest reasons I can’t see myself switching to Android is losing the data and and setup I’ve built up over the years. On a new iPhone I can pretty much copy everything to the new phone, but getting all the media, passwords, contacts moved from iPhone to Android won’t be as straightforward, and will lose my text message history

[@zer0es0]

​@@ROVA00 I just switched my phone from apple to android and they have a usb c to lightning that trasfers everything over just like iphone to iphone

[@KingRivs5]

​@@ROVA00 The Samsung Smart Quick app transfers all your data from iPhone to Samsung. It's a easy process.

[@Captaine_Crunche]

@@ROVA00 you can actually transfer everything over through the usb c cable you know, its as straightforward as iphone to iphone

[@MrLuigi002]

That intro is one of my favorites you've ever made. The camera angle, the music, the punchline... Straight up fire 🔥

[@ReggieVdz]

The music is C2C - Arcades if you're interested

[@lenzo4412]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and giving us more info about the phone, I have been wanting to get this phone and because of this video I bought it. I also got the skins as well because they looked really nice. I live in the UK so the skins took about 8-9 days to come!

[@TermiGaming]

for the shutter delay please use the camera assistance that you can change the shutter speed

[@axelwattimena3396]

S21+ to S23+ for me. Ultra just a bit overkill for my daily usage so it was a good buy. Impressed with the chip!

[@stephkm3655]

How much better are the cameras??

[@SG-wl3cr]

The overall quality of this video is amazing. Kudos to the mkbhd team 👏

[@kumarrahul1982]

Do you have something to say about the phone he reviewed or as usual you came here to suck up to MKBHD.

[@Luka-tp3dl]

Honestly, not really, not this time. This was barely a phone review. It was a camera review. And even when it comes to the camera, not a single mention of how those photos look like once shared anywhere on social media. Most people take photos to share them. If he’s gonna spend 90% of the video reviewing the camera, might as well tell us if it’s still terribly compressed once shared…

[@SG-wl3cr]

You guys need to chill. When I said the "quality of the video" I meant the aesthetics , for example @ 0:45 all the things in the frame are not random they were kept there to add value to the shot be it the the black rubik's cube, the speaker, the things that are out of focus, the shadows or the plant for contrast and don't forget the panning to focus on the camera's of the phones when he's talking about the differences between them. I'm a music producer and I've recently started studying video production and color grading to create my own content and to me this is the quality of video production I aspire to achieve. And coming to the phone itself there's nothing much to talk about , it's an incremental upgrade that one should ignore if they already have an s22ultra unless they're a rich, tech enthusiast who must have the latest tech in their pocket.

[@miamiblunts]

Excellent review as always, well done!

[@rlproctor4219]

I traded in my Note 10 plus and just got the s23 ultra today .. I’m already really liking this phone, awesome video ..... I’ll definitely be watching your videos on the s23 ultra and all your videos, you put a lot of content into your video I like that

[@07mixtape]

These reviews are quality 🔥 We need a s23 and s23+ reviews also

[@kidlnl2097]

Yea man ayy

[@petergriffin513]

Aye

[@brando3424]

We're gonna get them

[@Dhoko]

Marques, a detail to highlight is that with the camera assistant app you can choose to have less shutter lag at the cost of having less quality which I didn't noticed any difference. With that option turned on you can get Iphone lvl shutter lag it's great

[@JohnSmith-ef8nr]

How do you find that option?

[@APrashanth]

@@JohnSmith-ef8nr install through samsung good lock

[@Minecraftpe5]

@@JohnSmith-ef8nr it's on the galaxy store. If you don't see it then your phone isn't compatible

[@hcbabyssian8936]

iPhone level shutter? LOL. That thing's the equivalent of any entry-level Android flagship with a 50MP camera.

[@RolandKoller90]

@@hcbabyssian8936 😂 don’t be mad

[@fearamhain2475]

I appreciate the explanation of the camera stuff. Seriously. I never understand all the technical flexing the companies do over their newest cameras. Cheers brobro.

[@ricksimmons2098]

Great work. Thanks for doing this!!!

[@NolaChick82]

I always love your videos because you get right to the point and explain everything without over-the-top language and gimmicks. I always check your videos before I make any major tech purchases.

[@TommyThomas282]

I love you.

[@TechthroughToni]

04:17 as Flossy Carter says : Treat yourself don't cheat yourself

[@user-ll4cx7eb6t]

Went from 10 years of iPhones to this and am so damn happy (last phone was the iPhone 14 Pro Max).

[@Fabi_Tm]

3:04 "it's been incredible" while listening to the incredible true story got me smiling :)

[@moshiurahmed6067]

Didn't expect this to be surprisingly good. Time to upgrade finally!

[@Itz_gamer_jack]

Umm no

[@SyRose901]

@@Itz_gamer_jack Damn, did you know what phone the original commenter owned?

[@Itz_gamer_jack]

@@SyRose901 and?

[@dudeisawesome7202]

@@Itz_gamer_jack what you mean and lol

[@Johnnygga]

Marques saw the absolute whining and crying of android fanboys in the comment section of his short impressions video of the S23U, that he had to bullshit the hype up to not get absolutely destroyed in the comments lmao. It’s literally the same damn phone. He just didn’t want to hurt Samsung or their fanboy’s feelings. Anybody with a brain can see this. Meanwhile, MKBHD just rips Apple a new one about the same things lmao. 😴

[@DanielRene]

Wow. I haven't seen a flick of your dog in a min. Life. Your videos have been breaking down things I don't understand, so I can process tech, since before you went to college. Thank you. S10 to S23 is going to be fun. Stay up fam ✌🏾

[@phillyguerrilla]

Got my Note 20 Ultra 5G unlocked for $750 brand new only a few months after release. The only reason I haven't "upgraded" to the S23U is because of the bargain I got buying my phone. I also have to say that not having expandable storage through SD card on the S23U is a slight annoyance.

[@M1tZk1]

Got my S23 ultra yesterday as an upgrade to my old S10 and it's been an amazing experience so far. The battery is amazing that I would playing games at 60fps without being afraid of the battery draining to fast. I love the pen, love the display but I wasn't able to use the camera extensively as of yet but can't wait to put it to the test. So far I'm really enjoying it. Totally worth it.

[@dialiann]

I'm upgrading from my note 10 plus so this is comforting to hear! I can't until mines arrive next week

[@oliviaswaythrough]

I thought they are being released the 17th I'm patiently waiting Upgrading from Note 20 ultra

[@M1tZk1]

@@oliviaswaythrough They are but somehow, because I got mine with a 2 year Telekom contract, they've sent me one right away. A friend of mine ordered 2 from the Samsung store and got one already and the second one is pending. So maybe they want to give them away as fast as possible. But it might vary in your country.

[@nicholasnewborne8017]

You lying! The phone is not out to the public, you a bot.

[@M1tZk1]

@@nicholasnewborne8017 Thanks man. You really make me feel special.

[@RIVERVIEWIAM]

That shot at 7:19 is so good. Geniunely a pleasing composition to look at, and I love how the Samsung preserved the different levels of shadows.

[@JohnSmith-lk8cy]

Thank you. Very useful. Getting one!

[@krickan56]

Thank you for all info Marques

[@Tomscores]

Speakers are new, and much MUCH improved! Came from an exynos 22u, got my 23 yesterday, it was definitely worth the upgrade

[@Demofix33]

No wonder its worth upgrade cuz that exynos S22U was worst phone ever

[@alexpeter1]

@@Demofix33 speakers are hardwares not software

[@MrBrancomusic]

@@Demofix33 why is that? i am looking into buying exynos s22

[@sina6993]

@@MrBrancomusic don't waste your money. Don't even buy the snapdragon unless you have no choice. Both average battery life and get hot quickly. I'm waiting a few months for 23U's price to drop.

[@Tomscores]

@@MrBrancomusic Dino has a point. Honestly the exynos chip is awful.

[@awais105794]

I really liked this review in particular. You have highlighted the info which was truly being ignored by the other tech reviewers when they were reviewing Galaxy S23 Ultra. Thanks Marques

[@_purge9488]

You mean you don’t like videos like Unbox Therepy, that feel like a giant commercial, by someone who has no clue what they’re talking about? That’s pretty crazy

[@izaki_vz]

AINT NO WAY, in the photo test i recognize the night shot with the yellow houses, can't believe you where close to where I live. been a fan since 2015, love your work bro.

[@RC-hg9dw]

Very informative and clearly spoken.... thank you!👍

[@chimerezeiwuoha8090]

Another wonderful intro. Kudos to the team👏

[@derekmedeiros]

New intro motion graphics are lit 🔥0:27

[@Itsjustanelantra]

I've switched to the s23 ultra today, and my daily used to be the pixel 6 pro I love using it, it was amazing and I was supposed to go for the 7 pro, but I've heard that the pixel had problems with the phone heating and the volume and lock button broke off so I think it was time to go ultra so far so good it's a lot more smooth and it's funny to say but easier to use and it's a lot more faster and responsive

[@ChipsA17]

Same. I'm trading in my p6 today for an s22 ultra.

[@justalittledaf]

Recent subscriber. Have enjoyed watching a couple of your videos so far. My biggest gripe with the S23 Ultra is that you loose the auto tracking feature when you want to shoot in 10 bit

[@JuanQuenga]

You and Dave are the only tech focused creators I watch anymore. I genuinely enjoy and watch every video you guys release. Even if it’s covering something I don’t care about. 😅

[@oualidtrabelsi5784]

You mean smartphone focused...

[@johnmarkson1998]

who tf is dave

[@nelsonchika]

@@johnmarkson1998Dave 2D

[@nothari]

@@johnmarkson1998 dave2d

[@ENVYof7]

Flossy carter,how dare you not mention him

[@hennmau5]

Love my S22 ultra. It felt a bit heavy switching over from the S10+ but got used to it very quickly. I'll probably upgrade in 2024.

[@jaikee9477]

I agree! I have both, S22U and now the S23U. Upgrade isn't really necessary. The S22U is still great!

[@gururelaxation6704]

@@jaikee9477 Trust me its a noticeable change from s22 and s23 ultra. I tried to switch from iPhone to s22 ultra last year. speakers, battery and camera was not on the same level as iPhone. but this year woooow Samsung s23 ultra raped iPhone from all angles

[@th3orist]

i switched from the regular s10 to s23 ultra and almost sent it back because its quite the difference in weight and the way you have to hold and use it. it annoyed the heck out of me the first hours i did not even want to pick it up and use it as my hand and arm hurt because i tried to use it with only the right hand lmao.

[@ambi3931]

Just get google fi and you can upgrade every year for like $70

[@gururelaxation6704]

@@ambi3931 stupid people with 0 braincells waste money on phones every year

[@AirFuzz]

Now it's even better with the update. You should do another video.

[@denbink]

I ordered one..awaiting its arrival...anticipation...can't wait to get mine..

[@apadvaith7424]

1:05 Tech youtubers when apple uses the same design for 7 billion years 🥰😍😙😫 vs when samsung does it for the first time😰😤😨😓

[@maximusg88]

Watching this on my S23 ultra and I love it so far... Had an S22+ exynos but returned it because of the battery.... This is a huge leap

[@IIISentorIII]

yea and when you leap it's a stabilised leap! AmazepallZzz!

[@micahpowell3815]

How do you guys have the phone

[@Didriksen616]

@@micahpowell3815 Different launch date around the world, in Norway you could get one the 2nd Feb

[@maximusg88]

@@micahpowell3815 when you pre-order you can get it earlier

[@Juttekatoo]

9:50 Again a great benchmark! Love to see a re- benchmark of JS frameworks. That would be nice!

[@thetherapydoctor3505]

I was in shock to see a photo of my block posted on your KZbin video, that's dope :).

[@hereticosjc]

Never watched a video before but your video title grabbed my attention over others and was a great review. I appreciate your overview at the end saying yeah it's not gonna be best in class for every feature but over all it's got everything you need, and I think that matters far more.

[@GabrielLee13]

1:38 That’s the limited edition Drake x FC Barcelona match kit 😮

[@darknezx9542]

Would you consider doing a follow up review for shutter lag? I've found it nearly impossible to avoid motion blur on the S23 ultra, coming from the pixel series. Impossible to get a clean, sharp shot of kids and dogs. Not even the camera assistant fixes that. The computational algorithm must not be removing blur in post, which is disappointing considering the price tag.

[@Pistolita221]

I have an S22U and won't be upgrading until the telephoto camera's are 48mp and they fix motion blur. Otherwise, the S22U (Snapdragon) is the ultimate phone for me.

[@parrotheadstx]

Awesome review. Thank you!

[@Deathsead747]

As a Barca and an MKBHD fan, I have to say Marques really made my day today. Excellent reviews as always!

[@JorgeOrtegadgets]

X2

[@diegop855]

Barcaaaaaa all the way

[@DareDevilPhil]

In Europe we went from the Exynos 2200 or whatever model on the S22U, to the SD 8 Gen2 on the S23U. The battery is substantially better, 100% charge could last me 2 solid days of use. It's snappier, doesn't catch random slowdowns, seems happier switching between more apps and repeatedly without caring at all. Camera I haven't had much chance to really test in the past week, but what I have noticed is the refinement in image processing - detail is retained where I'd expect blurring or artifacts before.

[@alexandrevincenot6546]

0oo0

[@pemphocyprian4186]

MKBHD in a Barcelona jersey, nice to see you enjoy watching a variety of sports and not just basketball 🏀

[@southernstacker7315]

Your videos look awesome. Great camera and lighting.

[@cedricrandria5882]

This is already a great video. The shots with the robot are amazing. The subtle vertigo ? The reverse at the intro ? Top notch

[@muhsinabdulrasheed3090]

It was a great concept there, didn't expect it. MKBHD is doing excellently great

[@isssma0]

It doesn’t have a top notch, it has a punch hole.

[@Samuel-7418]

@@isssma0 💀

[@johnfinfin]

Traded in my Note 9 for this! Been using it for a day! Absolute beast of a phone!!!

[@karthickvelushamy]

Am also in note 9. How is the size difference i feel s23 ultra is much bigger🤕

[@stevenchampion35]

I'm also using Note 9 for a long time. I want to get S23+ just because of the smaller size and flat screen. I'm actually tired of curved screen.

[@karthickvelushamy]

@@stevenchampion35 same am in a dilemma of s23 plus or ultra. Ultra camera and battery are sooo good. But the size pushes me to the s23plus

[@stevenchampion35]

@karthickvelushamy Definitely ultra's camera is much better but I'm not a crazy photo person.. also I almost don't use S-pen, so I don't need it. Battery performance is also improved on S23+. I don't think it will disappoint me

[@DAPP1J]

Still rocking my note 9 also! Battery is not the best anymore I would love the new ultra especially for the camera but I enjoy being able to use an extra SD card to much to swap