Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Incredibly powerful processor Versatile telephoto zoom camera S Pen adds value Water-resistant and durable Long software update commitment Many interesting features to explore Large, bright, detailed screen

Wired charging is complicated, and only 45W Big and heavy

“The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the most complete, most versatile Android smartphone you can buy. It's a big purchase in more ways than one, but it'll last you for years.”

Traditional Note form factor, improved handling, still premium as ever.

Nothing is, in principle, really new or different.

With all of that in mind, the Galaxy S23 Ultra's only verdict can be 'Highly recommended'.

Large, bright display ; Speedy performance ; Excellent cameras ; S Pen integration ; Solid battery life ; Durable hardware ; Strong software update commitment

Expensive ; Big, heavy build

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is large and pricey, but an exceptional mix of features, performance, and quality makes it the best high-end Android phone you can buy.

Qualcomm's 8 Gen 2 chip is a game-changer ; Excellent battery life ; Impressive 200MP camera ; Bright, vivid display ; Seamless ecosystem between smartphone and Samsung PC ; Editor in Chief

Minimal design changes ; Starts at $1,199

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a revolutionary update in evolutionary clothing. Seemingly iterative changes yield a transformative upgrade for Android's one true flagship phone.

Big, beautiful display ; 200-megapixel camera is more than just spec boasting ; Latest Snapdragon leaves Android fast and smooth ; Long battery life

Very expensive ; Some of the photography features still feel gimmicky ; Rivals offer much faster charging

Battery life is great, big improvement from predecessor ; New Snapdragon chip is the best one in years ; Design is improved, feels more ergonomic ; Screen is less curved and gets very dim (perfect for night time use) ; Camera improvements are there,...

Base model still only has 8GB RAM ; Charging speeds have not improved ; Haptics are still not as good as rivals ; Camera system hasn't improved as much as hoped for ; Expensive if you buy at full price ; Base model still only has 8GB RAM ; Charging...

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It's expensive and you could get a Pixel on sale for much less ; One UI 5.1 isn't going to appeal to everyone ; No point in upgrading from the S21 or S22 ; It's a fantastic phone but every other flagship is fantastic too

Some may not need all of these features or fantastic cameras. Other less expensive options aren’t going to compete head-to-head with S23 Ultra, but many mid-range phones offer good enough features at much lower prices. Even the Pixel 7 or 7 Pro will...