Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Smartphones

Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung

Released Feb 1, 2023 · Analysis updated Mar 6, 2026

Flagship smartphone featuring a 200MP camera system, large bright display, long battery life, five years of software updates, and premium build. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra scores 88/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the smartphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Pcmag, Droid-life, Loudnwireless, and Theguardian.

Critic Score

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88

based on 4 expert reviews

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Low confidence · only 4 reviews

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Pros

  • Long battery life(3)
  • Excellent camera performance with 200mp sensor(2)
  • Good software with five years support(2)

Cons

  • Heavy(4)
  • Expensive(2)

4 Expert Reviews

95
Feb 8, 2023

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.

88
Feb 15, 2023

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is a refined version of last year's model with slight but meaningful upgrades, offering top-tier performance, camera quality, and battery life.

85
Mar 7, 2023

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers excellent camera performance, a bright display, and good battery life, though its large size and weaker haptics may be drawbacks for some users.

85
Feb 28, 2023

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is Samsung's biggest, most capable and most expensive traditional smartphone for 2023.