Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Specifications
Flagships these days are in an unusual place. Manufacturers attempt to expand the functionality of smartphones every year. The possibilities are actually endless: bigger sensors, bolder displays, mobile ray tracing, 8K video capture, etc. However, as the specification sheets grow, so do the price tags, even in a world where 95% of customers' wants can be satisfied. It takes a gadget like the Galaxy S23 Ultra to bring comfort smartphones back to reality.
Flagships these days are in an unusual place. Manufacturers attempt to expand the functionality of smartphones every year. The possibilities are endless: bigger sensors, bolder displays, mobile ray tracing, 8K video capture, etc. However, as the specification sheets grow, so do the price tags, even in a world where 95% of customers' wants can be satisfied. A gadget like the Galaxy S23 Ultra takes comfort smartphones back to reality. The design is where it becomes most clear that the Galaxy S23 Ultra is, at its core, a "safe" advancement. I'm pointing you to our assessment of the S22 Ultra from a year ago, which explores how Samsung transformed its now-discontinued Note series into a popular mainline flagship. Even though the design is still excellent one year later, it doesn't make for an exciting new entry, especially if you just bought a new phone.
All Specifications
BODY
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Dimensions |
163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in) |
Weight |
234 g (8.25 oz) |
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Build |
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus-2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus-2),
aluminum frame |
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SIM |
Nano-SIM and e-SIM or Dual SIM |
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IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
DISPLAY
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Type |
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz. |
Size |
6.8 inches |
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Resolution |
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio |
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Protection |
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus-2 |
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Mobile System |
OS |
Android 13, One UI 5.1 |
Chipset |
Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm) |
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CPU |
Octa-core |
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GPU |
Adreno 740 |
MEMORY
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Card slot |
No |
Internal |
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
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External | No |
MAIN
CAMERA
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Quad |
200 MP |
Features |
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
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Video |
8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo
sound rec., gyro-EIS |
SELFIE
CAMERA
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Single |
12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), Dual Pixel PDAF |
Features |
Dual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+ |
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Video |
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
SOUND
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Loudspeaker |
Yes, with stereo speakers |
3.5mm jack |
No |
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32-bit/384kHz audio |
COMMS
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WLAN |
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
Bluetooth |
5.3, A2DP, LE |
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Positioning |
GPS |
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NFC |
Yes |
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Radio |
No |
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USB |
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
FEATURES
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Sensors |
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity,
compass, barometer |
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Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX |
BATTERY
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Type |
Li-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable |
Charging |
45W wired, |
MISC |
Colors |
Phantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW
M Edition |
Models |
SM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180,
SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS |
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SAR |
1.12 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body) |
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SAR EU |
0.96 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body) |