Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Released February 2023

Ultra-Premium (>$800) $649 799 € 850 €
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra

Summary


Pros

  • Consistent camera performance in all features, making it a great smartphone imaging allrounder
  • Very good photo rendering, providing a high level of details
  • Very good autofocus in photo and video, allowing to capture the instant in most lighting conditions 
  • Strong tele zoom performance at long range
  • Good sound rendition with both the built-in speakers and the microphones
  • Efficient audio zoom and wind noise reduction features
  • Good readability in most lighting conditions
  • Very good display experience overall when watching videos
  • Good color fidelity in most lighting conditions
  • Very good autonomy with nearly 67 hours in moderate use
  • Good selfie photos and videos overall whether taken in indoor or outdoor conditions

Cons

  • Loss of image detail in low-light situations
  • Some shutter lag when shooting in low light
  • Exposure and focus instabilities, particularly in backlit scenes
  • Default recorder app doesn't offer the same audio quality as the main camera app
  • Low flicker frequency and too-high brightness for night reading
  • Under sunlight, colorful content lacks nuances
  • Details and brightness lacking in indoor lighting conditions
  • Front-camera performance in in low-light environments

Scores


140
camera
2023
Overall Camera Score i
140
45
Xiaomi Redmi A3
BEST 163

Sub-scores

Photo i
139
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Bokeh i
70
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Preview i
73
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 93
Zoom i
141
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 169
Top score
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
Video i
137
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 159

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

Specifications


163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

5G
Dual SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP68

Protection

Wireless

Charging

256/512/1000 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide, Tele, Long Tele

Main camera
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