Technical sheet of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Brand
| Brand | Samsung |
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| Aliases | SM-S918U, SM-S918U1 |
| Best Sellers |
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra prices
Versions and prices
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Global · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S918B | $ 371 |
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| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Global · 12GB · 256GB · SM-S918B | $ 735 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Global · 12GB · 512GB · SM-S918B | $ 437 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Global · 12GB · 1TB · SM-S918B | $ 1,286 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • N. America · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S918U | $ 396 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • N. America · 12GB · 256GB · SM-S918U | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • N. America · 12GB · 512GB · SM-S918U | $ 396 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • N. America · 12GB · 1TB · SM-S918U | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • N. America · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S918W CA | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • N. America · 12GB · 512GB · SM-S918W CA | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • N. America · 12GB · 1TB · SM-S918W CA | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • China · 8GB · 256GB · SM-S9180 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • China · 12GB · 256GB · SM-S9180 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • China · 12GB · 512GB · SM-S9180 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • China · 12GB · 1TB · SM-S9180 | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Latam · 12GB · 256GB · SM-S918E | $ 637 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Latam · 12GB · 512GB · SM-S918E | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Korea · 12GB · 256GB · SM-S918N | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Korea · 12GB · 512GB · SM-S918N | |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra • Korea · 12GB · 1TB · SM-S918N |
Release Date
| Release date | February 2023, 3 years ago |
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Design & Materials of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Structure
| Size | 78.1 mm•163.4 mm•8.9 mm Print 3D ModelSee more details |
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| Weight | 233 g |
| Usable surface | 89 % |
| Materials | Glass , Aluminium , Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Resistance certificates (dust, water) | IP68 |
| Colors | Black White Green Violet Beige |
Screen
| Diagonal |
6.8"
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| Type |
Super AMOLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 px • WQHD+ |
| Density | 500 ppi • Very high density |
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Opinions on design and display
According to our users, the screen is magnificent, with impressive quality, fluidity, and brightness. The curve is praised, although it raises concerns about screen protectors and scratch resistance.
Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.7
168 reviews
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.6
168 reviews
Is it comfortable?
8.5
168 reviews
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.4
168 reviews
Performance & Hardware of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Processor
| Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 ( 3,36 GHz) |
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| CPU | 1x3.36GHz Cortex•X3 + 4x2.8 GHz Cortex•A715 + 3x2.02 GHz Cortex•A510 |
| Type | Octa-Core |
| Nanometer | 4 nm |
| Frequency | 3.36 GHz |
| 64 Bits | Yes |
Graphics
| GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 740 |
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RAM
| RAM | 12 GB |
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| Type | RAM LPDDR5X |
Antutu
| Score |
1.521.862
• Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
See more details |
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Storage
| Capacity | 256 GB |
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| Type | UFS Storage 4.0 |
| SD Slot | No |
Security
| Fingerprint | Yes, in screen |
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Sensors
| Fingerprint | Yes |
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| Proximity | Yes |
| Light sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Compass | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | Yes |
| Gravity | Yes |
| Hall | Yes |
| Geomagnetic | Yes |
Audio
| Audio |
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Others
| Notifications LED | -- |
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| Cooling system | No |
| Gaming buttons | No |
Opinions on performance
According to our users, performance is outstanding thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, offering impeccable fluidity. Some users note occasional heating, but it's not serious.
Does it have good sound?
9.5
168 reviews
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.6
168 reviews
What's your experience been with demanding games?
9.4
168 reviews
Camera of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Quad rear camera
Standard
| 1 |
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| Resolution | 200 Mpx |
| Aperture | ƒ/ 1.7 |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL HP2 |
| Type | ISOCELL |
| Sensor size | 1/1.3" |
| Pixel size | 0.60 µm |
| Pixel Binning | 1-4 (2x2) |
- 2
- Resolution
- 12.2 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.2
- Sensor
- Sony IMX564
- Type
- CMOS
- Sensor size
- 1/2.55"
- Pixel size
- 1.40 µm
- 3
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 2.4
- Sensor
- Sony IMX754
- Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor size
- 1/3.52"
- Pixel size
- 1.12 µm
- Telephoto lens
- 4
- Resolution
- 12 Mpx
- Aperture
- ƒ/ 4.9
- Sensor
- Sony IMX754
- Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor size
- 1/3.52"
- Pixel size
- 1.12 µm
| Flash | LED |
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| Optical Stabilisation | Yes |
| Slow Motion Video | Yes, 960 fps |
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Selfie
| Resolution | 12 Mpx |
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| Aperture | ƒ/ 2.2 |
| Sensor | Samsung S5K3LU |
| Type | ISOCELL |
| Pixel size | -- |
Others
- Extra
- Zoom 3x and 10x with OIS
- Zoom 100x digital
Opinions on the camera
According to our users, the cameras are excellent and very versatile, with the main camera and zoom standing out. The front camera and low-light performance generate mixed opinions.
Quality of daytime photos
9.6
168 reviews
Quality of nighttime photos
9.1
168 reviews
Quality of selfies
9.3
168 reviews
Does it have a powerful flash?
9.1
168 reviews
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Network compatibility
Connectivity of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Bands
| 5G | n1 (2100), n7 (2600), n8 (900), n25 (1900), n28b (700), n28a (700), n41 (2500), n66 (1700), n71 (600), n78 (3500), n258 mmWave (26GHz), n260 mmWave (39GHz), n261 mmWave (28GHz) |
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| 4G LTE | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1), B5 (850), B7 (2600), B8 (900), B12 (700), B13 (700), B18 (800), B19 (800), B20 (800), B25 (1900+), B26 (850), B28b (700), B28a (700), B39 (TDD 1900), B40 (TDD 2300), B41 (TDD 2500), B46 (TDD 900), B48 (TDD 3600), B66 (1700/2100), B71 (600) |
| 3G | B1 (2100), B2 (1900), B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
| 2G | CDMA BC0 (800), CDMA BC1 (1900), CDMA BC10 (800 Secondary), B2 (1900), B3 (1800), B5 (850), B8 (900) |
No official network bands
SIM card
| Type | Dual SIM
Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
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Wi-Fi
| Standards | 802.11a , 802.11b , 802.11g , 802.11n , 802.11n 5GHz , 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax) |
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| Others |
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Bluetooth
| Version | Bluetooth 5.3 LELow energy consumption |
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| Profiles |
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Navigation
| Supports | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo, GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BeiDou (B1), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) |
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USB
| Charging | Yes |
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| Mass Storage | Yes |
| USB On-The-Go (OTG) | Yes |
| USB Type C | Yes |
| USB Host 3.1 | Yes |
SAR
| -- | -- |
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Others
- NFC
- Yes
- Audio Jack
- No
- Radio FM
- No
- Computer sync
- Yes
- OTA sync
- Yes
- Tethering.
- Yes
- VoLTE
- Yes
- VoWiFi
- Yes
- No official network bands
- Yes
- eSIM
- Yes
Opinions on connectivity
According to our users, connectivity is good, with 5G and NFC standing out. However, the absence of a 3.5mm jack and SD card slot is criticized, and some report signal issues.
Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
168 reviews
Quality of the GPS
9.6
168 reviews
And the WiFi?
9.5
168 reviews
Battery of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
| Capacity | 5000 mAh See more details |
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| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Fast charge | Yes , 45.0W |
| Others |
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Opinions on the battery
According to our users, the battery offers fantastic autonomy, lasting more than a day. However, fast charging is an area for improvement, considered slow for a flagship.
How long does the battery last?
- 11%Two days or more
- 51%More than one day
- 31%One day
- 5%Less than a day
- 1%Less than half day
168 reviews
Software of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Software
| Operating System |
Android 14
Upside-down cake
Android 14 |
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| Google Services | With Google Mobile Services |
| Widevine L1 | Yes |
| Updates |
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Opinions on the software
Did it come with preinstalled applications?
- 7%It comes with a clean operating system
- 88%It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
- 5%It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
168 reviews
Do you regularly receive updates?
- 72%Every two months or less
- 28%Every six months
- 1%Once a year
- 0%Never
168 reviews
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User reviews about the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
User score
9.5
- 160
- 5
- 3
- 0
- 0
168 reviews
- Screen9.1
- Performance9.5
- Camera9.3
- Connectivity9.5
- Battery8.2
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Kimovil users consider the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra an exceptional high-end smartphone, highlighting its power and longevity. There is widespread agreement on its excellent performance and overall quality. However, its high price and its size/weight are recurring points of criticism.
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- Its a very good flagship to be bought used for 350€
Big phone with space inside wasted for giant 10 x periscope and s pen (which i use but haven't seen any body else do).
3x telephoto sucks i would rather have a tripple cam setup with 3.5x or 4x bigger sensor.- 8.8
- Screen8.0
- Performance7.3
- Camera7.7
- Connectivity8.0
- Battery7.0
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