Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Feb 17, 2023

Overview

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a 2023 smartphone from Samsung. It features a 6.8" Super AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3088 px resolution (500 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive peak brightness of 1750 nits, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 ( 3,36 GHz) (4 nm process) with 1x 3.36GHz Cortex-3 cores, 4x 2.8GHz Cortex-715 cores and 3x 2.02GHz Cortex-510 cores, 8GB RAM LPDDR5X RAM and Qualcomm Adreno 740 GPU. The camera system features a 200MP Standard main sensor with f/1.7 aperture, accompanied by 12.2MP Wide Angle lens and 12MP Telephoto + portrait and 12MP Telephoto lens, plus a 12MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 45W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 13, upgradable to 17. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 12GB RAM + 1024GB storage. Color options include Red, Green, Graphite, Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream, Sky Blue, Lime, BMW M Edition.

Basic Information

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
BrandSamsung
ModelSamsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Launch DateFriday, February 17, 2023
Release Year2023
Dimensions163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight234 g
Volume113.58 cm³
Available Colors
  • Red
  • Green
  • Graphite
  • Phantom Black
  • Lavender
  • Cream
  • Sky Blue
  • Lime
  • BMW M Edition

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra was released on Friday, February 17, 2023. The phone measures 163.4 × 78.1 × 8.9 mm with a volume of 113.58 cm³ and weighs 234g. It features a 6.8" Super AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3088 px resolution (500 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Red, Green, Graphite, Phantom Black, Lavender, Cream, Sky Blue, Lime, BMW M Edition.

Display

Size6.8"
TypeSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution1440 x 3088 px
Pixel Density500 ppi
Aspect Ratio19.5:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessPeak: 1750 nits
Contrast Ratio3000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 1-120 Hz refresh rate
  • Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
  • Touch sampling rate 240 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 1200 cd/m²
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • S-Pen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • LTPO (Low Temperature PolySilicon oxide)

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 6.8" Super AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X display with 1440 x 3088 px resolution (500 ppi pixel density) in 19.5:9 aspect ratio. The display offers peak brightness of 1750 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive 3000000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, touch sampling rate 240 hz, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include 1-120 hz refresh rate, variable refresh rate (vrr), max brightness hbm - 1200 cd/m², dci-p3, dual edge display, s-pen, capacitive, frameless, ltpo (low temperature polysilicon oxide). Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging45W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Bypass Charging
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 45W. The battery system includes bypass charging, non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 ( 3,36 GHz)
CPU
  • 1x 3.36GHz Cortex-3
  • 4x 2.8GHz Cortex-715
  • 3x 2.02GHz Cortex-510
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 4 nm
  • max freq: 3.36 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUQualcomm Adreno 740
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5X, 256GB UFS Storage 4.0
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 1024GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 1024GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 1024GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 1024GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 512GB Storage
  • 12GB RAM + 1024GB Storage
AnTuTu Score1,521,862 (v10)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
Audio Features
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 ( 3,36 GHz) built on 4 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 1x 3.36GHz Cortex-3 and 4x 2.8GHz Cortex-715 and 3x 2.02GHz Cortex-510. Graphics processing is handled by Qualcomm Adreno 740. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5X) and 256GB storage (UFS Storage 4.0). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 1,521,862 points. Audio capabilities include Hi-Res Audio, Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is available in 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 12GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 12GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 12GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 12GB RAM + 1024GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 12GB RAM + 256GB storage, 12GB RAM + 512GB storage, 12GB RAM + 1024GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GPS (L1+L5)
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • Galileo (E1+E5a)
  • QZSS (L1 + L5)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B25 (1900+)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile), DIP (Device ID Profile), HFP (Hands-Free Profile), HID (Human Interface Profile), HSP (Headset Profile), LE (Low Energy), MAP (Message Access Profile), PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile), OPP (Object Push Profile), PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile). For cellular connectivity, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 8K
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 24fps
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 240fps
  • 960fps
Video Features
  • HDR
  • EIS
  • Stereo Sound

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features a 4-camera setup with a 200MP Standard main sensor (f/1.7) of 1/1.3" size and 0.60 µm pixel size. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra also includes a 12.2MP Wide Angle lens (f/2.2) and a 12MP Telephoto + portrait (f/2.4) and a 12MP Telephoto lens (f/4.9). For selfies, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra uses a 12MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra's camera system includes Tracking AF, Flicker sensor, Time-Lapse.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

140
Overall
0
Photo
0
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 200 MP
Aperture: f/1.7
Sensor Model: Samsung ISOCELL HP2
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.60 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.3"

Resolution: 12.2 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX564
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.40 µm
Sensor Size: 1/2.55"

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Model: Sony IMX754
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.52"

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/4.9
Sensor Model: Sony IMX754
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.52"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 12 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Samsung S5K3LU
Sensor Type: ISOCELL

Additional Features

Extra:
  • Zoom 3x and 10x with OIS
  • Zoom 100x digital
Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 480 fps
Features:
  • Tracking AF
  • Flicker sensor
  • Time-Lapse
  • 4K Video
  • 8K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version13
Max OS Version17

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra runs on Android 13 and is upgradable to 17. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 ( 3,36 GHz) chipset with 1x 3.36GHz Cortex-3, 4x 2.8GHz Cortex-715 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 749.00
USD 811.62
512 GB 12 GB
Amazon DE EUR 879.21
USD 952.71
1000 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 635.50
USD 635.50
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 669.99
USD 669.99
512 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 692.00
USD 692.00
1000 GB 12 GB
Samsung USD 759.99
USD 759.99
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 639.95
USD 832.57
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 999.99
USD 1,300.99
512 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 682.53
USD 887.97
1000 GB 12 GB
Amazon DE EUR 749.00
USD 811.62
512 GB 12 GB
Amazon DE EUR 879.21
USD 952.71
1000 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 635.50
USD 635.50
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 669.99
USD 669.99
512 GB 12 GB
Amazon US USD 692.00
USD 692.00
1000 GB 12 GB
Samsung USD 759.99
USD 759.99
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 639.95
USD 832.57
256 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 999.99
USD 1,300.99
512 GB 12 GB
Amazon UK GBP 682.53
USD 887.97
1000 GB 12 GB