Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review | Three Months Later...
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 9 มิ.ย. 2024
- Reviewing the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra three months later, including an in-depth camera test, battery life verdict, performance and more. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the best flagship smartphones of 2023 vs the Pixel 7 Pro, Huawei P60 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra. However, Samsung's mega-phone is also far from budget friendly, so should you upgrade or get the S23 Plus?
If you want incredible battery life, this mighty mobile is certainly in the top five easy. I've struggled to kill the thing in a single day even with plenty of camera play, and a generous slice of gaming.
Speaking of that camera, the Samsung S23 Ultra boasts a fresh new 200MP sensor that you won't find on the regular or Plus models. This is great for low light shooting, almost as hot as the P60 Pro, while the telephoto shooters are great for natural pet/kid snaps.
Gaming is a breeze thanks to Samsung's wise decision to shove a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 inside of the Galaxy S23 Ultra. This is a massive upgrade vs the Exynos chipset of the S22 Ultra, so you'll get beautiful smooth performance all day long. It's really only the sky high asking price that makes me balk. And the long term prospects are good, as you get years of OS and security updates.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review Chapters:
0:00 - How much??
1:04 - Design
2:51 - One UI 5.1 & features
5:29 - S Pen stylus
6:26 - Display & audio
7:22 - Performance & gaming
8:26 - Battery life
9:33 - Cameras
13:22 - Verdict - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
![[LIVE] ย้อนวันวานกับนางเอกยุค 90's #คุยให้เด็กมันฟัง EP.42 (8/6/67)](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/MslQDdFwULE/mqdefault.jpg)
![ไม่ต้องมีที่ที่ให้ฉันอยู่ แต่ขอแค่มีฉันอยู่ก็พอ (Spaceless) - getsunova [OFFICIAL MV]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/4N8idbxZ-7M/mqdefault.jpg)
![CAMPปลิ้น | EP.76[1/2] โจโฉเปิดป่าโหดรับโอ๊ต-ป๊อบ รอบนี้พี่เอาจริง!](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/pNg5O7Pf-a0/mqdefault.jpg)
Got my Green S23U 12GB ram with 512gb storage delivered 2 weeks before it officially came out and honestly best phone I have had so far.
What was your phone before this ?
@@rafioo7jb Base S21 but with Exynos chip so it wasn't that good at all
@@reecechadwick8504 ok, i am using note 20 ultra exynos, considering to update.
Just thinking, should i wait for the s24 series.
Thanks for the response.
@@rafioo7jb of course , you should wate for the s24 series if you can , 'cause rumors are pointing to a much better and more efficient processor , new variable zoom camera ....
Same here. 12/512
Got 512gb and it's honestly the best phone I've ever used. The screen and battery life are just phenomenal
I have same. But somehow my battery life is shit. Even if i turn on power saving (what I don't like but just to test) should I go to samsung for new phone of smth or?
@Jeffrey Dillen If your battery life is bad then yes I think you should get in touch with Samsung as it sounds like a fault. I'm a heavy user and I get a full day with some battery left over
@@broughy23 did you have problems with the screen hurting your eyes? Or has anyone you know? I want to get the phone but people keep saying they are returning it because it’s making them dizzy and their eyes hurt. I haven’t tried it though.
@Andrew Fuss No, I've had no issues like that to be honest. I have the auto brightness feature on, so it never gets too bright.
@@broughy23 Ok thanks for the reply. I may just go get it today. I guess if worse comes to worse and it messes with me I can always exchange for something else. Just didn’t want to pay a restock lol. I gotta feeling I’ll love it though. Never had a problem with a Sammy screen during the s7 til the s10 so idk why I would now either.
The gaming mode also has the power pause option. Meaning that the game will run directly through the USB power, protecting the battery.
This is so useful ❤❤❤
It's a helpful feature and Sony had this first they have mastered that side of things quite well
Is this on s23 plus as well?
This is one of the most underrated useful things when it comes to mobile gaming!!
@@Unknowner291 should be on all galaxy phones if i recall correctly.
also, it will only show as an option in game booster, if you have fast charge. if you don't, it won't show as an option, but your phone will just not charge.
i got this on my s23u, and did some sweaty ranked games on wildrift for 2hrs on the highest settings. i can feel the chip get warmer, but the battery stayed the same temp, and stayed ad 48% the whole time. and i didn't experience any drops in fps.
honestly my preferred way of gaming now. the battery tends to heat up rather quick when gaming while not plugged in, which leads to performance loss.
I've had the 512gb S23 Ultra since launch. I had used the pixel 7 Pro prior and have an iPhone 14 Pro as well, but neither come close to the S23 Ultra. Performance has been outstanding, cameras are great and I enjoy One UI more than any other OS. I prefer Samsung's apps in many cases so I use a combo of those and Google's. Combine all that with the amazing SPen and I'm very satisfied with the device despite the large price tag. Even that wasnt bad with the generous trade in at launch.
I feel like a lot of preference is used when talking about the software but performance wise...
You notice the difference in long term use.
S23u really holds its battery power through vigorous usage👌🏽
@@soul-the_argonaut5211 agreed. Definitely a preference. I totally understand if someone prefers the Pixel experience or iOS. Use what works for you. They are good performance wise too. I just notice more issues with iOS the last few years than I do with the other OS. Even that is just my experience. Someone else may have a different experience. Can't go wrong with any of these devices these days.
Please can you please get me one also 🙏
I just ordered mine , this will be my first Samsung in 15 years ! I'm coming off the pixel line , I hope I like it , I always ignore Samsung because I prefer stock android and Google search for everything but the past 3 pixels have given me problems with the charge port .. very annoyed.. hopefully Samsung wins me over
how do you find it so far i am a google pixel user do you recommend?@@jrighteous1984
I do love my S23 ultra, love the fact I never have to worry about the battery
For now
@@westerlywind1035try again
How many hours on screen and off screen you get? I get bad performance with s21 ultra but still wanna try s23 ultra
@@gr33z23 I'd say up to 9 hours with general use
@@gr33z23 sorry and I am a heavy user so my battery normally lasts a day and a half
I got the Graphite 512GB. Rocking it with no case since release and still in great condition. Best phone of 2023 easily
Living life on the edge with no case lol, props to you.
@@CoachD77Could you imagine shattering such an expensive phone, I'd stare at a wall for days
@Cyan That would be horrible. I have to protect my investment. I barely go no case even if I'm in the house.
No doubt its the best performing galaxy ever , no more exynos , but I still miss the old galaxy note(RIP ) with all the old convenience features that you no longer get.
the best of 2023 ?
id give it maybe top 4 maybe.
@@mikldude9376 what features are missing compared to the notes? I'm currently looking at upgrading from my Note 20 Ultra. Had Note 9 before this and that was the best phone I've ever had.
I have a green 23u 256, runs like a beast, switched from the iphone 12, love how quick and snappy the ultra is!
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.
What about z fold 4 ??
@midomattar837 z fold 4 is okay it just doesn't really compare to the fold 5 in form factor, and the cameras aren't as good either. The s23 series might have better hardware, tbh while the fold offers a bit more finesse with the one ui capabilities.
I bought my laptop after watching your review on HP spectre x360 , then I bought my galaxy watch 5 after your review. Now that I want to change my phone after 5 full years I can get a good s23 ultra. I did not regret any of my previous purchases. I love my laptop so much , it is perfect
BTW I think I'm gonna love the huge screen. I already have galaxy S9 and the small screen is killing me. I want a big screen so I don't have to carry my laptop everywhere for every single task I want to do
The price tag is absolutely worth it for me. I love my S23 Ultra! I've even used the S-Pen as a camera shutter button.
I'm trading in my S21+ 256GB for $450, and got a deal on a 512gb Green Unlocked for the price of a 256.
Please can you get me one too 😭
@oneanime8682 I would buy you a phone.
How do you think the xperia 1 V will go against the S23U?
Just picked up my first ever Brand new Samsung phone and its the S23 Ultra 512gb.... Great deal at £950! Been an iPhone user for 10 years..... Time for a change
I just ordered mine which is arriving tomorrow. Green 512GB.
Samsung has some great offers at the moment, too tempting to miss especially with the £200 cashback, and the free earbuds.
I don't need the earbuds but I should be able to sell for £100 ish and reduce the cost of the phone even more.
Your reviews are a delight to watch! Cheers man
How is the Audio with the S23 ultra? My old S20 has a lot of static using an adapter to connect a 3.5mm jack based headphone (IEM). any issue's there?
Love the Oshi noko backgrounds. Very nice review!
Had the iPhone 12, but I’ve decided to train this in for a massive change. I’ve never been with android , but definitely love the look and interior factors of this phone. With the insane night vision and so on, I also have seen gameplay. And it’s insane!
Definitely can’t wait to hear a knock at the door with the phone there . Pretty excited.
Did you get your phone yet ? What's your impression so far ? I haven't had a Samsung phone in 15 years ..
@@jrighteous1984I came from am iPhone 14 PM and this phone puts that one to shame. It is beautiful
this guy is the funniest techy i've ever seen🤣
did you use a screen protector? if not how did the display do with scratches etc.?
Thank you for this review! It helped me greatly with the choice. Btw where did you get that amazing Hosino Ai picture?:D Is there a good app on mobile for high res anime wallpapers?
hi Chris , I'd like to ask one important question, do you have any info about if I'm going to use this Samsung on my motorbike, will the vibration damage the cameras? I got a XIAOMI MI10 T Pro, just recently dead the camera focus in it, due to some jam some internal parts. what do you think about it?
Did you try the Bixby call screening?
I haven't an issue when taking a picture infront of the computer screen, the image seems to be blurred. Have you ever experienced it or known how to fix it. Really appreciate your help.
I am not really interested in phones but got this for two reasons. The first is I am interested in wildlife and aviation photography and travel a lot. The S23 ultra has genuinely good telephoto capabilities and has allowed me to capture loads of shots I would otherwise have missed through not carrying my mirror less camera. The camera is superb and really is very good for telephoto use, not just good 'for a phone ' but properly good. The second is the pen which I find incredibly useful. Battery life is great and the screen is fantastic. However most of what it can do is way over my head. Expensive, but excellent.
WTF buy a fucking camera if its all what you need !
Which version do you recommend, the 256gb vs 512gb of course with 12 ram, I plan to last at least four years with the mobile, I only record video for the networks and then delete it, I use few applications and I don't play only photos.
got my s23 ultra yesterday, wasnt planning on it, but the watch 5 pro is linked to my wheelchair power assist so it wasnt gonne be long before i went full kit shaky shaky on it. huawei pro 2 for earbuds or galaxy pro 2?
1:58 where u get the Ruby wallpaper??? i need those cool things too! 🤔🤔🤙🤙
Hi, I am in the market for a new phone, upgrading from an iPhone 5. Anyhow, was wondering if the s23 ultra allows us to use apps like one note /zoom meetings, and make use the stylus for writing on the screen during the meetings., and sharing the contents with others present.
Love your reviews!
Your reviews are killing me :D Keep it up!
I have had my s23 ultra for a week and it's amazing best phone yet .
S23 Ultra is my favorite phone I've ever had and continues to blow me away still to this day, makes my iPhone 13 pro seem stale and outdated
Tech spurt i am torn between s23 ultra or magic 5 pro .. i decide to skim Xiaomi 13pro..
But what to get ..s23 ultra or magic 5pro ?
Need to get one this week.
Help plssss
Where you get those wallpapers from
What's the app u said to add for the Samsung camera I can't find it
I love my s23 ultra but hate how they limit the use of flash on the ultra wide camera. I should be allowed to choose if i do or don't want to use it.
Honestly I still think that the S22U is overlooked. I know it had it's share of battery issues when the 8G1 launched. It has gotten significantly better though after all of the updates. I've had days that I can get upwards of 9 hours with the screen on.
I have the SD S22 Ultra...it's a beast. Battery life is now great after ONE UI 5.1 updates. It's now very smooth as well.
I have the SD version s22U also. Contemplating upgrading as I can now get the s23u 256gb for £699 on current deals thru cashback and trade-in of any old phone
The analogies were the cherry on top of this review. Had a hearty chuckle, thanks.
What about the Honor Magic 5 Pro as an alternative/competitor?
Great review! There's one thing I don't understand. Google wallet doesn't even exist in my country, and google pay is far worse than Samsung pay or apple pay. Plus, having Bixby means Samsung can implement it's own call screening feature (something google only keeps exclusive to pixel) and modes and routines. SmartThing app is absolutely essential if you're into the Samsung ecosystem (which is the best in terms of versatility). Galaxy store, albeit a bit unnecessary, still has useful stuff like theme pack. I don't understand why reviewers absolutely loathe Samsung giving us these services.
What about Display defect?? Do your s23U have ?
Got the 512GB of the Ultra and it is the best phone I have ever used. Extremely amazing and has never hung up on me. My favourite feature is the fact that when gaming, you can connect your phone to your charger and the power from the charger would stop charging the battery and power the phone instead, reducing temperature on the phone and increasing performance.
That blew my mind.
Love it
I didn't know S23U got bypass charging features lol.😅
How do I do this, just got one?
Sony xperia had this feature for years lol.
Why you didn't mention Honor Magic 5 Pro instead of Xiaomi 13 pro and Pixel 7 pro? 🤔
A while ago I commented that I bought my laptop and watch from your review, I got my galaxy s23 ultra yesterday, it is crazy good, so goooooood
Hey what is that X app? That can get rid of shadows
Where'd you'd get that ai hoshino art from I can't find it anywhere
how come the night time selfie photos are so grainy when u use the flash & not night mode?? very very poor.. against other fones even the night mode wasn't good enough
12:18 Unfortunately, depending on which region, it may not be available. It was possible to install an APK app.
Love you and your reviews
Dude, where do u get those wallpapers from?
Which place is it with the windmill at 12:40 please?
Does anyone else's charge screen when plugging into fast charge show a teal colored circle and not a green circle when charging?
Super duper REVIEW GR8.....already bought S23 ULTRA BLACK on launch ......got it exchanged for my FOLD 3 which was very heavy
where you find this wallpaper?
can you tell plzz
Can you pleeeease review the nubia z50?
Its china only but its the cheapest snapdragon 8 gen 2 and definitely worth the coverage,and it barely has compromises
Plz tell me were you downloaded that first wallpaper
Insightful as always... The dig at my mum was a nice touch.
The 8 gen 2 compared to the Exynos is a total game changer.
I've had my Samsung Galaxy S9+ for 5 or 6 years now and that is from having an iPhone 6. I use to have all Apple products as their "ecosystem", if you will, requires it. Since switching to all Android products it stuns me that people still love Apple products. Android is more superior in regards to versatility of OS and also pairing product options. I just purchased the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and can't wait. My phone company, for early Boxing Day sale, is paying $800.00 of new phone and when checking out the iPhone 15 Pro Max they had almost no sale coverage. I'm not hating on Apple products I just don't get the hype. Yes, 10-15 years ago they were the obvious go too but now Android seems better and seems to have better sales. Thank-you for your review!
love you chris! thank you for this
Just upgraded from the note 20, good improvements especially the camera. 👍
i have s23 ultra 512 version and love it very much. the only drawback is that it is not a little smaller and that the system does not have more animations, widgets and such small things. otherwise the phone is brutal. if i were to trade it would be for the new sony 1v or the powerful huawei p60 pro
Just got mine few days ago. The device is awesome. Been using note 8 for the past 4 years. Not gonna compare ofc. Bu the display is out of this world. What a machine. Will see how the rest will hold up💪
why no reviewer talk about the heats issues/ thermal management ? anyone having any issue the phone getting too warm/hot when heavy usage or in hot weather conditions? a bit worried about the heat issues coz i live in the part of the world where the weather tend to gets very hot or extremely hot ....... please do share your honest experience.
Ive got an a52s 5g, should i wait to get an s24 Ultra or get the s23 Ultra?
Waiting on mine - Due next week and coming from a 12 Pro Max. Excited :)
Where do you get your wallpapers
Love all of your videos as you're not biased like Marquis the Apple lover is and I really appreciate your in depth analysis on phones along with your wonderful sense of humor sir please keep up the awesome work.
Give me link to that wallpaper :(
Somebidy said it only have 8 bit pannel.. But than how is it possibly it zo have hdr 10 support which needs 10 bit?
Just get a screen protector.
I have this phone and it's great...
But the screen does pick-up micro scratches really easily.
I think the gorilla glass is very shatter proof, but at the expense of being slightly softer, which makes it prone to light scratches.
Samsung should ship this from the factory with a protector applied like some other manufacturers are doing.
@DailyTwitchHighlights my man, it's literally gorilla glass victus 2
@@brainloop99 and last years victus one was supposed to be the bees knees , but one of the reviewers on camera dropped his 22 ultra on his table from 12 inches high on the curved display and it cracked , and the commenter is right , being more shatter resistant does make them more pliable in a drop but softer for scratches.
it's not shatter proof, watch the droptests.
@@brainloop99 does not matter.
In the three months I have owned one, I have tried four screen protectors, which all suck. I hate curved displays for that reason, and, of course, they are stupid as they are much weaker when you drop them on those curves. What is their point?
still using s22 ultra , a beast phone 😉
Same here, I'll wait till the s25 comes out before I upgrade 🤣🤣
@@garybunting3035 or until I can trade in my S22 Ultra for a S23 Ultra for only $100 like when I upgraded to the S22U during a Best Buy sale.
@@garybunting3035 hahaha great 😁
@@Christoph-sd3zi I just did that with at&t they Gave me 1200 bucks for s23 ultra 512gb for my s22 ultra 512gb only paid $100 bucks tax
The wallpaper looks great! From where got it?
Does anyone know how to use flash while using ultrawide mode on s23 ultra?
The ability to zoom to x100 is superb even if it's just to look at stuff and not for photos.
Agreed it was the whole reason I got an s21 ultra. Was able to read the tail number on a low flying plane with it. Can't live without it
Is that digital x100 or optical x100?
@@Uzeless I think it's 10 optical, 100 digital.
s21u until s23u all have same tele config, ultrawide with AF( samsung's middle finger to those phones with dedicated macro lens), wide with ois, 3x tele ois and 10x periscope ois. so yeah optical at 3x, more😊 then 3x it start digital zooming using tele 3x, starting at 10x only it uses that periscope. as a s22u owner i find that the image produced is usable up until 30x, more than that just for looking up
@@blitzer25blitz62nah? I've seen people use the 100x zoom to catch footage at basketball games from the nosebleeds. I've even been able to catch footage like that myself when I had my s10 and it definitely wasn't the worst. Go look up the videos for yourself.
Can you do a long term review of base S23 ?
Had mine for over a month and I'm still very happy I usually trade once a year but this is one ill hold on to for a while atleast a couple of years imo this is the phone of the year you get so much for the money even tho it's expensive I think you get your moneys worth
Got mine in lavender at the launch 512Gb and got delivered early absolutely a stonking phone , and the real bonus was the trade in price for my S21 ultra , never get that amount from Apple 🍎 ever 😀
is the PWM of S23 ultra really 240hz?
how about more details on the fingerprint scanner? i had nothing but trouble with the s21's ultra performance for reading my damn fingers and forgetting them on occasion. How's the s23 on this part?
It's pony. I hate it. Works maybe 4 out of 10 times for me.
I just got the regular s23 with 256 gig storage and it's incredible, upgraded from the s10 which I loved.
How have you found the Size difference coming from the s10? I'm considering the same swap
@@DJL210397 I got it because they are very similar size wise, I like smaller phones and it's perfect for me tbh
I got S23 ultra since launch and I can say this is the best mobile phone I've ever had!!!! My previous phone iphone 13 pro.
You don't have to worry about losing the S Pen - in settings you can set the phone to alert if you pick it up and leave the pen behind
I'm glad I switched out my fold 4 for the s23 ultra, battery life is good when you get all the options correct
6:23 yeah... Lost mine on the first 3 days of having it, I was sketching a blueprint for one of my projects while at a Starbucks and I remember going to the bathroom and then heading home, then 15 minutes later notice the pen icon in the notification bar. I went back but it was gone. So I bought a new one and now I have the setting were it reminds you that the s pen is not in the phone. Also I had one of the exclusive colors vit they don't have s pen replacements for those colors so my black s pen stands out on my red phone.
Thanks! Any chance of a comparison vid for the thinnest phones? You've done mid-range & smaller phones, but they're all chunky monkeys. The default is now thick like a bloody retro gaming handheld!
Thin and light phones with big screens are so underappreciated. We have the Xiaomi 11 lite and it's simply amazing. You can't tell it's in your pocket. It's 158 grams of high performance. Realme has some that are around 170 grams and Motorola has one that is around the same as the 11 lite. It's a market that hasn't taken off and that's a shame. I have a Realme GT2 PRO and at 189 grams it feels like a tank in the pocket compared to the 11 lite. I don't know how people go around with a 250-330 gram device in their pocket. Insane.
@@wiredspeaker5658 thanks v much man I'll check out those phones
@@wiredspeaker5658hey thanks for the suggestions, I ended up ordering the Motorola edge 30 -- it's 153g, even lighter than my old OnePlus 5!! Sláinte 🙂
Upgraded from Galaxy Note 9, beautiful device! The only gripe is changing the position of volume and spen
Been having this beast for 3,5 months. best phone i ever had.
p.s get well lad, you sound pretty sick.
I bought an s23 ultra a few days ago and I cannot believe how amazing this phone is. I'm spending half of my day just marveling over how great this phone is.
what are you doing in the other half??? 🙂
@@ebaystars Writing comments on youtube about how great the phone is!
1 year left on my tesco s20 plus contract and i was offered to pay 200 upfront for the s23ultra .... i know ive paid a lot upfront but it works out to be 15quid a month cheaper....very happy with the cost..
Thanks for the review baldy
Was thinking of getting one sounds like i just made my mind up looks and sounds Amazing phone great review 👌
what's about shutter speed?
You really need to do a s23 fe review too
Generous trade in deals? Seriously I see so many say that. Would you provide a link to where you get offered more than £100 for a £1100 iPhone 13 or 14 Pro Max???
Why are flagship phones have weak front facing cameras ??
I'm hopefully going to get one at the end of September
How is the linguistic interpretation compared to the Pixel 7 Pro?
On most reviews, or even all of the once that I’ve came across for that matter - I can see in the comments that people made a cross from iOS to Android because of the S23 Ultra. Ironically, I made the switch as well without really knowing the true potential of the phone or to even know that it was THAT good to begin with, because honestly it was an impulse buy after playing around with the phone’s camera at a tech store 😂. I said to my wife, “wow honey, look how powerful this camera is!” lol.
It felt like I jumped ship just at the right moment, to a great phone. Greater specs, and most importantly- finally, better projection for software updates.
Nothing against iOS though as I find the app support - although costly if compared to Android, is much better. For example, the Document app by Readdle at the moment is only exclusively for iOS and I’m gonna miss it a lot. And I miss iMovie.
But for someone who has been an iSheep for years, not wanting to consider Android anymore even once, this is a surprising shift even for myself 😂.
Hi @tech spurt
, i just wanna say you have come so far in your reviewing, you make me laugh so much with your quibs, love ya x
Wallpapee link?
your voice is so GOOD. I listen to it just to relax.