Samsung is the best at big. Big, brash, bold, kitchen sink phones. The company that mainstreamed the phablet a dozen years ago has never given up on big dreams about big phones. Last year, the company took a risk — sunsetting the beloved Note line.

When you look out on the horizon of the smartphone world, what is it you see? I’ll tell you what I see. I see the dust gently settling to the ground as the big three struggle to figure out their next move.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Software And User Experience The Galaxy S23 Ultra runs Android 13 with Samsung's One UI 5.1 skin. Although we much prefer Google and Moto’s simple, lightweight, and close-to-stock Android user experience, it’s clear that One UI offers a comprehensive set of features that...

Very much true. Looking at both S22 Ultra and S23 Ultra, even at a close distance, you could be forgiven for thinking they are the same phone. Samsung has opted to keep the front and back design the same this year, and along with it has ported the aesthetic to the rest of the S23 line-up, which now...

Same battery but greatly improved efficiency, Camera quality with all lenses now consistent, Ergonomics refined, Exclusive One UI 5.1 features

4K 60fps still limited to the 1x lens, Charging still 45W max, S-Pen not exclusive coloured this time, Some baked in apps still cannot be uninstalled

Smartphones are an incredibly personal thing. We carry them everywhere, interact with them hundreds of times a day, and our choice in ecosystems instantly says a lot about us. If you want to boast to the world, “I have the phone with everything,” then the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is for you. Wait.

A beautiful display, Included S Pen, All day battery life

Inconsistent photos, Sharp corners, Still curved screen, Expensive

If you are considering buying a new smartphone, the Galaxy S23 Ultra is definitely worth considering. It is a powerful and versatile phone that offers a great overall user experience.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra recently launched to much acclaim but what you might not realize is that it's, on the sly, one of the best gaming phones money can buy. Starting at $1199 / AU$1949, it's practically double the cost of the more gaming focused Redmagic 8 Pro.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is a great phone for those who are looking wants an Android smartphone with all the bells and whistles.

Stunning display, Great battery life, S Pen is great to have handy, Great camera with the new 200MP sensor, Good low-light photography and videography

On the expensive side, The more angular design makes it a bit harder to holder, Minimal design changes over last year’s model

The tricky thing about recommending the S23 Ultra is that it's everything a super premium phone should be. It's got a gorgeous display, a great build and more power than you know what to do with.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra packs in class-leading camera features, along with the latest and most powerful hardware ever in a Galaxy smartphone. It's as good as you can get in an Android smartphone, as long as you can afford it.

Amazing detail captured by 200MP main camera, Excellent display that is visible in direct sunlight, Fun and creative Astro photography modes, More processing power that you'll probably ever need

Design is attractive but could be a little more distinct than the older S22 Ultra, Google Pixel 7 Pro is cheaper while offering a competitive feature set, No major advances apparent with 100x zoom in terms of clarity vs the S22 Ultra