A tougher build, faster memory and storage, a more efficient battery, a custom-tuned chipset and a new 200MP main camera hidden behind a familiar design; the S23 Ultra is a more substantial upgrade than you might first realize.

Bespoke Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, More base storage than predecessor, Functional refinements

Faster charging would have been nice, Looks identical to predecessor, Seriously expensive

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is a solid all-rounder, but it’s outdone in both the sound and picture departments by Apple and Sony 120Hz display Next-generation camera Fantastic build Expensive Minimal AV updates over last year Tough competition

The Galaxy S23 Ultra may be expensive but it’s also a massive upgrade on last year’s best Android phone

Huge performance boost, Monstrous battery life, Stunning, colour-accurate display

Expensive, Price increase this year, Few changes elsewhere

Apple has given select media outlets and YouTubers access to the new iPhone 14 ahead of when it begins arriving in customers' hands on Friday, September 16. There are two models of the ‌iPhone‌ 14, the standard 6.1-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 and the larger 6.7-inch ‌iPhone‌ 14 Plus.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra comes with massive power and performance, but does that make it the ultimate Samsung phone that doesn't fold?

If ever there was a phone worthy of the “ultra” moniker, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is it. The phone is unrivalled in size, power, capability and battery life on Android, while its camera is more capable than any other on the market.

Pros: very big 120Hz screen, brilliantly capable camera with 3x and 10x optical zoom, good software with five years support, faster fingerprint scanner, S Pen stylus, top performance, very long battery life, contains recycled materials.

Cons: huge, heavy, extremely expensive, S Pen may be superfluous feature for many.

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.

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...

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.