Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
200MP flagship with S Pen and Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Display: 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Battery: 5000mAh
Price
$1,199 – $1,619
Typical retail range — check local retailers before you buy.
Editor score9.6/10
Reader average will appear after the first published user review.
Overview
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung's premium flagship smartphone featuring a 200MP camera system, integrated S Pen, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset, Dynamic AMOLED 2X display and exceptional battery life.
Verdict
What we like — and what gave us pause during testing.
Pros
- Excellent 200MP camera
- Integrated S Pen
- Outstanding AMOLED display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent battery life
- Long software support
Cons
- Expensive
- Heavy device
- Charging slower than some rivals
Full specifications
Verified at publish time — regional SKUs and bands may differ.
| OS | Android 13 |
|---|---|
| UI | One UI 5.1 |
| CPU | Octa-core |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| GPU | Adreno 740 |
| HDR | HDR10+ |
| NFC | Yes |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB |
| SIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Frame | Armor Aluminum |
| S Pen | Integrated |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Colors | Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender |
| Status | Available |
| Weight | 234g |
| Battery | 5000mAh |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy |
| Display | 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Network | 2G,3G,4G,5G |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Charging | 45W Fast Charging |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X |
| Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Audio Jack | No |
| Dimensions | 163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm |
| Protection | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resolution | 3088 x 1440 |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Fingerprint | Ultrasonic Under Display |
| Main Camera | 200MP OIS |
| Memory Card | No |
| Rear Camera | 200MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP |
| Display Type | LTPO AMOLED |
| Front Camera | 12MP |
| Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz |
| Release Date | February 2023 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 |
| Pixel Density | 500 ppi |
| Peak Brightness | 1750 nits |
| Video Recording | 8K, 4K HDR |
| Periscope Camera | 10MP 10x Optical Zoom |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5W |
| Telephoto Camera | 10MP 3x Optical Zoom |
| Water Resistance | IP68 |
| Ultra Wide Camera | 12MP |
| Wireless Charging | 15W |
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