The does-it-all flagship is back with even more photographic potency

Impeccable camera quality in almost all conditions, Fantastic performance and all-day battery life, Gorgeous display with lots of room for S-Pen note-taking

Charging speeds could be faster, Visually identical to last year’s model, Top-tier specs command a top-tier price

The 8849 Tank 2 is a rugged smartphone that is built to withstand extreme conditions. It has a MIL-STD-810H rating, which means it can survive drops, dust, water, and extreme temperatures. The phone is also water resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30 minutes.

Hello Snapdragon! The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra builds on the strengths of its predecessor and, in addition to comprehensive high-end hardware, again offers an integrated S Pen. On top of this, the model is launching globally with the brand-new Snapdragon processor.

bright LTPO OLED at 120 Hz, high performance, long battery life, S Pen, IP68 certified, very good voice quality

missing audio codecs for Bluetooth, no Wi-Fi 7, slow charging technology, moderate cooling of the SoC

“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.”

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 a phone with no compromises — except, perhaps, price. The device is extremely powerful, offers an excellent camera, a long-lasting battery, and a sleek and stylish design. If you’re looking for the best Android phone right now, this device is a real contender.

Stunning design, Excellent camera, Great battery life, Very powerful, Beautiful display

Expensive

Samsung's Galaxy S23 Ultra doesn't appear to be a big upgrade, but the sum of all of its incremental upgrades makes it a huge upgrade.

The 200MP camera is actually really good, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 is impressive, Best display on a smartphone, so far, The curved display isn't very curved, Best battery life on a Galaxy flagship in quite some time, The One UI 5.1 upgrade is amazing, Feels great in the hand

Fairly expensive, with a MSRP of $1,199, Charging is still fairly slow compared to the competition, 100x Zoom is still not really all that useful

It’s big, expensive, and occasionally weird. But the S23 Ultra lives up to its name.

Exceptional performance, Versatile cameras with incredible zoom, Useful S Pen and connectivity features, Lovely boxy frame and high-quality build

Expensive, Image quality is inconsistent, Samsung software remains quirky

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra offers a stunning design, top-tier performance, and an awesome camera. Is it worth the money?

Stunning design, Excellent camera, Great battery life, Very powerful, Beautiful display

Expensive

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra easily surpasses its predecessor as the reliable all-rounder flagship to get for 2023. Even though it doesn't have any unique features aside from the S Pen and 200MP camera, we expect it to remain the reliable yet relevant camera phone flagship device that can...

At first blush, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is aesthetically similar to its immediate predecessor the Galaxy S22 Ultra but there’s more to it than meets the eye as Samsung’s latest flagship phone is chock full of features and cutting-edge tech that make it the most powerful Android phone in the...