Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra: a 6.8-inch monster with up to 12GB RAM, 200MP quad primary camera and 5000 mAh battery

Here’s to the big daddy of the Galaxy series, which will lay down the marker for the rest of the year. Let’s meet Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra in all its full glory.

But before we begin, let’s glance through its smaller sibling – the Galaxy S23, which has the below specs:

• 6.1-inch Full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X with 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio or ~422 ppi density
• 120Hz refresh rate
• HDR10+
• Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
• IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5 meter for 30 minutes)
• Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance
• Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
• Fingerprint sensor (under display, ultrasonic)
• Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset, Octa-core (1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) processor, Adreno 740 graphics and 8GB RAM
• Triple primary camera: 50MP with f/1.8 aperture, 23mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, Dual Pixel PDAF and OIS + 10MP with f/2.4 aperture, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF and 3x optical zoom + 12MP with f/2.2 aperture, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video, LED flash, auto-HDR and panorama
• 12MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture, 25mm (wide), PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR and HDR10+
• 128GB/256GB internal storage with no expansion slot
• Non-removable Li-Ion 3900 mAh battery with Fast charging 25W, USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 10W and Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
• Tuned by AKG sound system
• Android 13
• Dual-sim and 5G connectivity
• February 15^th, 2023, release date
• 799 USD price for 8GB RAM + 128GB internal storage

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is a timely refresher, and it is already set to be a winner so early in the year for smallish smartphones.

With that in mind, now let’s turn our attention to the Galaxy S23 Ultra and see how it can make things better:

• 6.8-inch 2K Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with 1440 x 3088 pixels or ~501 ppi density
• 120Hz refresh rate
• HDR10+
• 1750 nits (peak) brightness
• Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
• IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5 meter for 30 minutes)
• Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance
• Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)
• Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection
• Fingerprint sensor (under display, ultrasonic)
• Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) chipset, Octa-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510) processor, Adreno 740 graphics and 8GB/12GB RAM
• Quad primary camera: 200MP with f/1.7 aperture, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF and OIS + 10MP with f/4.9 aperture, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS and 10x optical zoom + 10MP with f/2.4 aperture, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS and 3x optical zoom + 12MP with f/2.2 aperture, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Super Steady video and LED flash, auto-HDR and panorama
• 12MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF, Dual video call, Auto-HDR and HDR10+
• 256GB/512GB/1TB internal storage with no expansion slot
• Non-removable Li-Ion 5000 mAh battery with Fast charging 45W (65% in 30 minutes), USB Power Delivery 3.0, Fast Qi/PMA wireless charging 10W and Reverse wireless charging 4.5W
• Tuned by AKG sound system
• Android 13
• Dual-sim and 5G connectivity
• February 15^th, 2023, release date
• 1,199 USD price for the 8GB RAM + 256GB internal storage variant

As you go through the specs of the Galaxy S23 Ultra, you can begin to understand how big and powerful this flagship is. Coming in with a large 6.8-inch 2K screen with Dynamic AMOLED 2X and 120Hz refresh rate, you can be sure of a pleasant experience watching anything on the device.

With up to 1750 nits of peak brightness, it is one of the brightest screens that are out there in the market. Perfect for any condition, even under direct sunlight.

Then we have the IP68 protection, Armor aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass Victus 2, ensuring that it is nearly indestructible.

One of the unique features of the Galaxy Ultra series is the stylus support. The S Pen keeps the legacy of Note alive.

Plus, it helps you ditch the dependency on notebooks, making sketches and memos effortless and eco-friendly. The use of conscious materials makes this our most eco-friendly smartphone ever.1,2 Recycled glass and PET film accent the phone's exterior, and a box made from recycled paper makes it planet-loving from the moment it hits your hands.

Under the hood of the Galaxy S23 Ultra is the latest and most powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset being paired with the fastest Cortex octa-core processor, excellent graphics and either 8GB or 12GB RAM.

You can be sure of one speedy Gonzalez that will destroy anything and everything you throw at it – and still be hungry for more.

Camera-wise, the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be sporting a 200MP+10MP+10MP+12MP quad primary camera that can take exquisite photos in full glory. It is the first time that Samsung has featured it, so you know that you will get only the best pictures and videos.

To make the package complete, we then have the 12MP selfie camera for all your selfies addiction.

While snapping away at all your favorite scenes, you will be glad to know that the Galaxy S23 Ultra has you covered in terms of storage. The smallest variant will have 256GB of internal storage, followed by 512GB and all the way up to 1TB of space.

With price making a considerable difference, go with what your budget permits, even 256GB is fine.

Moving on to the battery side, you will be excited to know that the Galaxy S23 Ultra will be powered by a massive 5000 mAh battery that can easily last for a good day. And when the time comes to plug it in, the 45W fast charging feature will get it up to 65% in just 30 minutes.

For audio lovers, your senses will be stimulated by the AKG sound system for all your listening pleasure. Anything you put your ear to will be music to it.

Finally, the Galaxy S23 Ultra comes in with the latest Android 13 operating system right out of the box. Then there’s also the dual-sim capability and 5G connectivity, which adds additional value to it.

Conclusion:

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the ultimate beast of a flagship smartphone that you can grab hold of early this year. Large intimidating size with excellent all-around protection, blistering power with the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, a fantastic 200MP quad primary camera, massive storage and an amazing sound system – it’s a tall order for others to follow suit.

But for now, you can say that the king has arrived. Grab this if money is not an issue for you.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is expected to be released on February 15^th, 2023, with an estimated price tag of 1,199 USD for the 256GB internal storage and 8GB RAM variant. Four beautiful colors await: Phantom Black, Green, Cream and Lavender.