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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Is it a Planet or Asteroid in Galaxy Ecosystem?

Pros

Camera

Display,

Performance

Cons

Price

Pre Loaded apps

Samsung has launched the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the successor to the S22 Ultra. The S22 Ultra was an impressive device that merged the Note and Galaxy lines and included the S Pen in a camera-oriented smartphone. This year, the S23 Ultra retains its predecessor’s S Pen and design With nifty changes, but it comes with a new primary camera sensor and Qualcomm SoC. Today we review Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra and look closer at the device to see if it’s a planet or an asteroid in the Galaxy Ecosystem.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Design

Price Galaxy S23 Ultra

Let’s first talk about the price. Compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with a noticeable price hike. The base model with 12GB of and 256GB of storage starts at Rs. 1,24,999, approximately Rs. 15,000 higher than its predecessor. Additionally, the 12GB RAM and 512GB storage variant is available for Rs 1,34,999, while the top-of-the-line model with 12GB RAM and 1TB storage is priced at a staggering Rs. 1,54,999. As a result, the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s price range puts it uncomfortably close to the Galaxy Z Fold 4, which is currently available at exactly the same price point of Rs 1,54,999.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra display

Design Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra shares a striking resemblance to its predecessor, the Galaxy S22 Ultra, with the same sharp, boxy edges. However, this year’s model comes in four new colour options – cream, green, black, and lavender. In addition, Samsung has expanded the width of the metal frame and given it a broader, flatter surface on all sides for improved grip. Like its predecessor, the S23 Ultra boasts an rating for water resistance, meaning if it is submerged in up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for 30 minutes, it will still be up and running.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

The phone looks and feels expensive and is slightly heavier than its predecessor, weighing 234g compared to 228g. However, despite the added weight, the phone is still comfortable to hold.

Galaxy S23 Ultra

It’s worth noting that this phone isn’t for everyone. With a 6.8-inch screen, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is undeniably massive, just like its predecessor. It’s slightly larger than the 6.7-inch iPhone 14 Pro Max and Google 7 Pro. So, if you enjoy using a large phone for activities such as reading, gaming, photo editing, and watching TV and are okay with the stretch required for one-handed use, you’ll appreciate the extra screen space.

 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Display and software

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 6.8-inch WQHD+ panel is stunning, with rich colours and excellent contrast. The adaptive Vision Booster technology is also a nice touch, as it adjusts the display to improve visibility under bright lights or outdoors. In addition, the 120Hz refresh rate, which can scale down to 1Hz, make the phone feel incredibly smooth and responsive. It also has a peak brightness of 1,750 nits, and I also enjoyed wide viewing angles. 

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra high refresh rate

 Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: Software 

The S23 Ultra runs on Samsung’s One 5.1, which offers a minimalistic user interface (UI) with smooth animations and transitions throughout the UI. The camera includes Expert RAW, making it useful for those who need it. The Gallery app allows users to lift objects, people, and pets from photos and save them as PNG files for sharing, just like 16. The S Pen still works as expected, allowing users to jot down handwritten notes or convert handwritten notes to characters instantly. It also doubles up as a remote control for operating the camera.

The only thing that disturbed me was the number of pre-loaded apps, which included Samsung’s and third-party apps.  

Galaxy S23 ultra s pen

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s Performance

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 and is paired with a maximum of 12GB of RAM and up to 1TB of storage. In addition, the phone’s card tray can accommodate two nano-SIM cards and supports dual standby.

Performance-wise, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers an impressive experience. The new Qualcomm Snapdragon, 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, has been customized by Samsung to provide a better performance, and it shows. As a result, the phone feels snappy and responsive, even when running multiple apps simultaneously.

Apps load quickly, and there’s plenty of space to store photos, videos, and other files. However, it’s worth noting that the phone does not support expandable storage, so users must choose the right storage option upfront.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra speakers

So far, I haven’t encountered any application crashes with the typical culprits like banking and social media applications on my device. I’m also impressed with its ability to handle the heat during usage. For example, during a recent one hour gaming session of Call of Duty and Asphalt 9, I hardly experienced any overheating issues or performance throttling.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s performance is top-notch, with no noticeable lag or slowdowns. It’s a flagship phone through and through, and users can expect a smooth and seamless experience with no compromises.

Galaxy S23 Ultra Battery

For this year’s model, Samsung did not alter the physical battery or charging capacities compared to Samsung Galaxy S 22 Ultra. Therefore, any variations in performance are primarily due to the increased efficiency of the Galaxy chip powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. 

The device has a 5,000-mAh battery that can support rapid wired charging of up to 45W and wireless charging of up to 15W. During our review, we could charge Galaxy S23 Ultra from 0 to 100% in slightly more than an hour, but it’s worth noting that the charger is not included in the box.

The battery life of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is impressive, with the phone easily lasting a full day on a single charge, even with heavy usage. In our battery test, the phone lasted for around 16 hours while keeping the screen to ( default), which is an excellent result. 

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Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera Review

The camera is where Samsung has significantly changed the Galaxy S23 Ultra. It has four rear-facing cameras and a 12-megapixel selfie camera. One of the standout features is the new Samsung-made 200-megapixel sensor for the primary camera, which offers a 16-to-1 pixel binning system that captures 12-megapixel images by default.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Camera

Primary Camera Features:

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s primary camera has a 200-megapixel sensor called the ISOCELL HP2. Users can also capture photos at the full 200-megapixel resolution, which packs in a ton of detail but results in much larger file sizes compared to binned images.

The new system, called “Super QPD,” allows the camera to use all 200 million pixels grouped by four adjacent pixels as focusing agents, enabling faster autofocus than the previous model. 

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra front caamera

Additional Rear Cameras:

In addition to the primary camera, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra features two telephoto cameras ( 10 megapixels each) and an ultra-wide-angle camera ( 12 megapixels), the same as last year’s Galaxy S22 Ultra. The ultra-wide-angle camera has a very wide 120-degree field of view. The telephoto cameras offer a hybrid zoom capability of up to 100X, with images remaining tack sharp up to 30X zoom.

Selfie Camera:

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 12-megapixel selfie camera has autofocus and an 80-degree field of view. The camera can capture quality selfies with good details and excellent detection, even in low light. The also offers similar results with excellent edge detection.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra front camera

Camera Interface:

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera interface is similar to its predecessor, with the addition of the Expert Raw mode, which shows up under the “More” tab in the camera app. Tapping on Expert RAW in the camera app takes users to the download page for the Expert RAW app in the Galaxy store.The Expert RAW app also features new Astrophotography modes.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra day light camera shot

Camera Performance:

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra’s camera performance is top-notch in daylight and low-light conditions, with good details and dynamic range. The delivers excellent low-light photos with subdued light flares and slightly superior imagery with less noise. The Portrait mode also packs good details and excellent edge detection.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultraday light

However, during the review of the Samsung Galaxy S 23 Ultra the camera struggled to accurately capture extremely dark scenes. Additionally, Samsung’s colour treatment remains subjective, and the 200-megapixel resolution photos appear cooler compared to binned images.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra low light shot

The ultra-wide-angle camera on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra with a 120-degree field of view captures some fantastic pictures and controls barrel distortion. However, shots miss out on the dynamic range in low light, but the overall picture quality is good.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra tele photo
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra low light

Galaxy S23 Ultra supports 100X hybrid zoom, and the results are pretty interesting. Images remain sharp up to 10X zoom until 30X zoom they stay good. Post that, images are captured, but detailing takes a back seat.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra tele photo

As for video recording, Samsung’s made some minor tweaks to the Galaxy camera this year, like adding the option to shoot 8K at 30fps instead of last year’s 24 and a lesser crop needed to stabilize videos. That’s all fine by me because the S22 Ultra’s video recording was already quite good. However, I’m less enthusiastic about the 8K video recording. So unless you’re filming movies and want the highest resolution possible and have an 8K display to watch the footage, it should be the last reason to buyS23 Ultra.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Additional features:

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra snapshot
  • The camera features an astro mode for capturing star movements, enhanced autofocus, and a multiple exposures mode for combining multiple frames into a single image.
  • Samsung’s photo gallery has been improved to resemble Google Photos or Apple Photos. The navigation has been refined, making it easier to find photos of specific people. You can tap on one or more faces to see other photos they appear in. The gallery also uses facial recognition for creating and sharing family albums.
  • Samsung’s S Pen can be used with “Samsung Notes with Google Meet” to share documents, edit notes, and collaborate during live video calls.
  • Bixby Text Call allows you to answer phone calls by typing text messages. Bixby then converts the messages to audio for the caller and converts the caller’s responses back into text for you.
  • Samsung Notes has been upgraded with a collaboration feature, allowing multiple users to edit a shared note simultaneously in One UI 5.1.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
  • ChipsetSnapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy
  • RAM (GB)8, 12
  • Storage (GB)128, 256, 512, 1TB
  • Display6.8 inch, 1440 x 3088 pixels
  • Front Camera12MP
  • Primary Camera200MP + 12MP + 10MP + 10MP
  • Battery5000mAh
  • Operating SystemAndroid 13

REVIEW OVERVIEW

Design
8
Camera
9
Performance
9
Battery
8
User Interface
9

SUMMARY

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a remarkable smartphone with exceptional user experience. Its powerful performance, stunning display, and innovative features make it a must-have for anyone looking for the latest and greatest smartphone technology. If you already own a Galaxy S22 Ultra, there may not be enough of a difference to justify upgrading to the Galaxy S23 Ultra. However, if you're in the market for a new smartphone and don't mind the high price, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an excellent choice. Whether you are a professional or a casual user, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a planet that will undoubtedly shine bright in the Galaxy Ecosystem.

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Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a remarkable smartphone with exceptional user experience. Its powerful performance, stunning display, and innovative features make it a must-have for anyone looking for the latest and greatest smartphone technology. If you already own a Galaxy S22 Ultra, there may not be enough of a difference to justify upgrading to the Galaxy S23 Ultra. However, if you're in the market for a new smartphone and don't mind the high price, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is an excellent choice. Whether you are a professional or a casual user, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a planet that will undoubtedly shine bright in the Galaxy Ecosystem.Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Review: Is it a Planet or Asteroid in Galaxy Ecosystem?