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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra by Samsung

Name: Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Brand: Samsung
Price: 1199.00 USD

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Starting from $1,199.00

Launch price for the base storage/RAM variant

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Higher storage/RAM variants cost more. Actual prices may also vary depending on your country, region, taxes, and retailer.

Samsung's 2023 flagship with a 200MP camera, dual telephoto lenses for up to 10x optical zoom, and a custom-tuned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset.

About Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Galaxy S23 Ultra refined Samsung's Ultra formula with a 200MP main camera (up from 108MP on the S22 Ultra) and a custom-tuned 'Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy' chipset running at a higher clock speed than the standard version found in other 2023 flagships. It kept the built-in S Pen, the 6.8-inch 120Hz LTPO display, and the boxy, squared-off design language introduced the year before, while adding Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for improved drop protection on both the front and back. It launched in four official colors: Phantom Black, Green, Cream, and Lavender, alongside several online-exclusive colors sold only through Samsung's own store.

Full Specifications

Processor

CPU

Octa-core: 1x3.36 GHz Kryo Prime + 4x2.8 GHz Kryo Gold + 3x2.0 GHz Kryo Silver

GPU

Adreno 740 (719 MHz)

Imported

Processor

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy (SM8550-AB), 4nm

Operating System

Android 13, One UI 5.1

Display Size

6.8 inches

Display Resolution

1440 x 3088 pixels, 500 ppi

Display Type

Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz LTPO (adaptive 1-120Hz), HDR10+

Refresh Rate

120Hz adaptive (1-120Hz)

S Pen Support

Yes, built-in slot

Rear Camera

200MP wide (f/1.7, 24mm) + 12MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 13mm, 120°) + 10MP telephoto (f/2.4, 70mm, 3x optical) + 10MP periscope telephoto (f/4.9, 230mm, 10x optical)

Rear Camera Aperture

f/1.7 (main)

Zoom

3x and 10x optical telephoto lenses, up to 100x digital Space Zoom

Front Camera

12MP (Samsung S5K3LU sensor)

Front Camera Aperture

f/2.2

Video Recording

8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, stereo audio recording at 256kbps

RAM

8GB / 12GB

Internal Storage

256GB / 512GB / 1TB (UFS 4.0)

Network

Dimensions

163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm

Weight

233 g

Battery Capacity

5000 mAh

Stereo Speakers

Yes, tuned by AKG, Dolby Atmos support

Brightness

Up to 1750 nits peak brightness

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (front and back), aluminum frame

Water Resistance

IP68 (1.5m for up to 30 min)

Charging

45W wired (65% in 30 min), 15W wireless, 4.5W reverse wireless

Colors

Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender (plus online-exclusive colors)

Known Issues & Fixes

Issue	Solution / Fix
Some users reported the phone's camera app or overall system slowing down after certain One UI software updates.	Samsung addressed performance regressions in follow-up software patches; a factory reset also resolved it for some affected users.
A number of users experienced faster-than-expected battery drain after updating to One UI 6 (Android 14).	Samsung released subsequent updates that improved battery optimization for affected devices.

Frequently Asked Questions

What colors does the Galaxy S23 Ultra come in?

It launched in four official colors: Phantom Black, Green, Cream, and Lavender. Samsung also sold additional exclusive colors like Sky Blue, Lime, and Graphite directly through its own online store in some regions.

Does the Galaxy S23 Ultra support the S Pen?

Yes, the S Pen is built in with its own dedicated slot in the bottom of the phone, so it never needs to be bought or charged separately.

Is the S23 Ultra waterproof?

It has an IP68 rating, meaning it can withstand submersion in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for around 30 minutes.

Does it have a microSD card slot?

No, there is no microSD card slot. Storage is fixed at 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB.

How far can the camera zoom?

It has dedicated 3x and 10x optical zoom lenses, combining with digital zoom to reach up to 100x total "Space Zoom," though quality drops sharply beyond about 30x.

Does the Galaxy S23 Ultra have a headphone jack?

No, there is no 3.5mm headphone jack.

What is different about its "Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy" chip?

It's the same chip clocked slightly higher than the standard version used in other 2023 Android flagships, giving Galaxy S23 devices a small performance edge in benchmarks.