Excellent phone in all areas except one complaint – phone is a bit bulky.
Try this physically in any phone shops whether you feel comfortable in your hands, then buy.
In all other areas this is an excellent phone in Android world.

It rather reminds be of an old note 4 I still have and works but I don’t use. The screen quality is remarkable and a distinct improvement over my S20 plus, the sound and camera are even better too. Very happy I made this investment and did not stray to a cheaper brand.

The delivery was a little behind the schedule but all right. My only disappointment is that this is the 8GB RAM model instead of 12GB, it’s not a deal breaker but still …basically it’s like my old Note 10+ with a new processor, less RAM and a bit bigger battery.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is the pinnacle of smartphone technology, and I couldn’t be more impressed with its exceptional performance and array of cutting-edge features. As an avid tech enthusiast, I always look for a device that pushes boundaries, and this flagship phone from Samsung has truly exceeded my expectations.

Let’s start with the design and build quality. The Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G boasts a sleek and premium design that immediately catches the eye. The combination of a glass front and back, along with the robust metal frame, not only provides a luxurious feel but also ensures durability. The phone feels solid in hand, and the attention to detail in its craftsmanship is evident.

One of the standout features of this phone is the stunning display. The S23 Ultra 5G showcases a massive 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED screen with a QHD+ resolution. The colors are vibrant, and the contrast is incredibly rich, creating an immersive viewing experience. The display’s 120Hz refresh rate makes scrolling and navigating through the interface buttery smooth, enhancing the overall user experience.

The camera capabilities of the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G are unparalleled. Equipped with a quad-lens rear camera setup, including a powerful 108MP primary sensor, a periscope zoom lens, an ultra-wide lens, and a depth sensor, this phone takes photography to a whole new level. The images captured are incredibly detailed, with accurate colors and excellent dynamic range. The 100x Space Zoom feature allows me to get up close to subjects that are far away without compromising image quality. The video recording capabilities, including the ability to shoot in 8K resolution, further demonstrate Samsung’s commitment to innovation.

Performance-wise, the S23 Ultra 5G leaves no room for disappointment. With a cutting-edge Exynos or Snapdragon processor (depending on the region), paired with a massive 12GB of RAM, this phone effortlessly handles any task thrown at it. Multitasking, gaming, and demanding applications run smoothly without any lag or slowdowns. The 512GB of internal storage provides ample space for all my apps, media, and files, and the ability to expand it further with a microSD card is a welcome addition.

The battery life on the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is impressive. The sizable 5,000mAh battery easily lasts me through a full day of heavy usage, and the phone supports fast charging, both wired and wireless, which ensures I spend less time tethered to a charger. The inclusion of reverse wireless charging is a convenient feature, allowing me to charge my other devices or even share power with a friend in need.

In terms of software, Samsung’s One UI is intuitive and feature-rich, providing a seamless user experience. The phone runs on the latest version of Android, and Samsung’s commitment to regular software updates ensures that I have access to the latest features and security patches.

Lastly, the inclusion of 5G connectivity ensures that I can take full advantage of the fastest network speeds available, delivering lightning-fast downloads and smooth streaming experiences.

In conclusion, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G sets the bar incredibly high for smartphones. Its stunning design, exceptional display, powerful camera system, top-notch performance, and extensive features make it a true flagship device. If you’re seeking the absolute best in smartphone technology, the Galaxy S23 Ultra 5G is the device to consider. It’s an investment that will undoubtedly provide a premium and futuristic mobile experience for years to come.

I’ve read a few of these reviews before doing my own to see what points were being made and what was not. I can’t speak as a former samsung owner as I never went through the exynos period of mobiles where battery seemed to be lacking but I did come from the nothingphone (1) which is considered a midtier mobile and I can see differences between the two.

I’ll start of with my previous phone, the nothing phone (1) which was the gimmick phone with the clear back and lights released july 2022 and actually it’s been a decent phone. The battery life was really good and would typically last about a day and often longer so seemed to pair well with the seven series chip that it was using, It was a good phone but NOTHING much more to say. The Thing I didn’t like about the phone was the quality control, I spoted dust underneath the near glass panel meaning it was either there on purchase or over time slipped in and was there to stay, there are other reports of this as well as screen issues and with glyph lights. The overall feel of the phone in the hand was ok but there was something hollow about it and a sense that it was going to fall apart eventually.

Although unnecessary I decided I wanted something a bit smaller from a more reputible brand with quality products. I’ve had samsung devices in the past such as the Tab S7+ and was very impressed with the quality then so I made the plunge to buy the S23. The first thing I notice on arrival is the quality difference between nothing and the S23 just by holding it. There were no sharp edges (those complaining of such have never experienced a sharp edge clearly), the weight although heavy for some is appreciated by myself as it’s typically a sign of quality, the frame feels far more sturdy and grippy and the glass backing repells fingerprinters well and doesn’t feel cheap, so far so good.

The software/GUI, One UI 5.1 is really enjoyable to use and looks neat with everything easily accessible and customizable (Except playstore icons! argh!) aside from that really nice to use. The one problem I do have however is out of the box bloatware, I don’t know why typically asian brands load their devices with unwanted apps, (Xiaomi does it as well) fortunately it isn’t hard to uninstall them and I appreciate that they don’t force us to have these perminately.

I want to be fair on the phone in regards to the battery because I understand the type of device i’ve come from and moved onto and it’s my own choice in doing so. If i’m comparing battery with the nothing phone it does lose as I will typically get over a day of use from nothing and maybe 10hrs+ from the S23. It all comes down to my typical use case but that is what happens when you go from a phone with 4500mAh with a midtier processor to 3900mAh with a toptier processor. I wanted the smaller phone and will need to put up with the smaller battery, something I will adapt and get used to. Considering the phones nice size however I am happy with the use I get from it and the software seems well optimized.

The S23 cameras are really nice, will they be the best? no of course not there will always be better cameras out there, The S23 ultra for example will have better cameras because it’s even more of a premium phone with better goodies built in. That said the S23 takes some really nice clear imagery without a ridiculous amount of processing, I can tell there’s some slight sharpening but not terrible levels. In the end it makes great photo’s in both lighter and darker enviornments. (Photo’s taken using 3:4 50MP, scene optimizer off, effects off)

I’m sure there are other points I can make but as a conclusion I would recommend the S23 to anyone who can afford it and is typically used to small phones. You will be paying a premium but in return you are getting a quality, well developed product that will likely last you years.

Edit: I’ve had the phone for about a month now and it’s still running well. The battery seems to learn your usage patterns and adapts based on that. I now get a day or more (based on usage).

Some reviews complain of very minor problems which is simply put, part of being an android user and not likely down to the phone itself. If you want a very simple easy to use phone without a gram of faff, go to iPhone.

Some reason I wanted the S23 ultra and looking at leaks before release and was looking good so was looking for pre ordering and then came up and just extra 20p I also got buds2 and a case that arrived the next day

Money came out of account but wasn’t 1,240.20 and worked out also saved a further 140 which was great and also got double storage for pre ordering and to me seemed like a really good deal and that was before I even got the phone lol

Phone arrival kept changing and I actually got it on the Tuesday afternoon instead of Friday,always dread it when you have to transfer everything over to new phone as takes a while as depending how much you want transferring over and gotta login again to everything but made it much easier by also transferring account and passwords but not everything did so had to re login to some like tiktok etc

Upgraded from the galaxy note 10 plus and I wouldn’t say it’s leaps and bounds over it but what’s the biggest upgrade is the battery on the S23 ultra as it easily lasted a day of usage and thought it wasn’t lol I actually almost got 2 days battery with light usage which is pretty unheard of tbh with android phones etc,I’ve got it on max display as obviously you’ve paid good money for it so might aswell use the best features as that’s what they’re there for,speakers have also been improved that give good clear sound and volume,no problems with Bluetooth synching to headphones etc

Watching videos etc also great but dunno what playing games are like on it as tbh prefer playing them on the xbox

I’m very happy with my purchase and glad I pre ordered it

Highly recommended

So far so good, bought to replace the S22 which was passed onto Mr Random. The camera is fabulous as is the speed of the processor.

After th regular S21, this is amazing.

Battery life 1-2 days easily, no need to worry about drain while phone screen is off or fake battery percentage and fast drain after a bit of sleep anymore.

Screen is amazing, colors and quality is just top notch, heavier and bigger ofc but its so comfortable compared to Iphone pro max in comparison.

Camera is amazing, finally I am having much better color accuracy and way more detailed and better colors, shadows, HDR, ..etc it’s just very good and much better than the S21 for example, specially at night

Phone is smoother and much more fluid than my S21, also no more heat when I am doing simple stuff like maps and gps and much cooler on heavy computations of gaming.

The green color looks amazing and just nothing to complain about regarding the design, with the right amount of curve for the screen and great looking camera rings with curved sides is just good

Overall I think this is a very good overall package, nothing missing here really.