Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra - Full phone specifications (2024)

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NetworkTechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (Dual SIM model only)
CDMA 800 / 1900 & TD-SCDMA
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48, 66, 71 - USA
5G bands1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International
1, 7, 28, 41, 66, 71, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA
SpeedHSPA, LTE (up to 7CA), 5G
LaunchAnnounced2023, February 01
StatusAvailable. Released 2023, February 17
BodyDimensions163.4 x 78.1 x 8.9 mm (6.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in)
Weight234 g (8.25 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM or Dual SIM (2 Nano-SIMs and eSIM, dual stand-by)
IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Armor aluminum frame with tougher drop and scratch resistance (advertised)
Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro)
DisplayTypeDynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1750 nits (peak)
Size6.8 inches, 114.7 cm2 (~89.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~500 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Always-on display
PlatformOSAndroid 13, up to 4 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1
ChipsetQualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (1x3.36 GHz Cortex-X3 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPUAdreno 740
MemoryCard slotNo
Internal256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM
UFS 4.0
Main CameraQuad200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS
10 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom
10 MP, f/4.9, 230mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 10x optical zoom
12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video
FeaturesLaser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 1080p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS
Selfie cameraSingle12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), dual pixel PDAF
FeaturesDual video call, Auto-HDR, HDR10+
Video4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
SoundLoudspeaker Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack No
32-bit/384kHz audio
Tuned by AKG
CommsWLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
NFCYes
RadioNo
USBUSB Type-C 3.2, OTG
FeaturesSensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support)
Ultra Wideband (UWB) support
Circle to Search
BatteryTypeLi-Ion 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min (advertised)
15W wireless (Qi/PMA)
4.5W reverse wireless
MiscColorsPhantom Black, Green, Cream, Lavender, Graphite, Sky Blue, Lime, Red, BMW M Edition
ModelsSM-S918B, SM-S918B/DS, SM-S918U, SM-S918U1, SM-S918W, SM-S918N, SM-S9180, SM-S918E, SM-S918E/DS
SAR1.12 W/kg (head) 0.92 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.96 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
Price$ 684.60 / C$ 995.14 / £ 530.00 / € 697.58 / ₹ 94,901
TestsPerformanceAnTuTu: 1241531 (v9)
GeekBench: 4927 (v5.1)
3DMark Wild Life: 12240 (offscreen 1440p)
Display1274 nits max brightness (measured)
CameraPhoto / Video
Loudspeaker-25.6 LUFS (Very good)
Battery (new)

Active use score 13:24h

Battery (old)

Endurance rating 126h

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A year later, the Note that isn't returns. The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra brings predictably minor upgrades - camera tweaks here and new chipset there, mostly - but how much can you really improve...

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of course but get the s24 ultra now it has the latest processor for 2024 and you getting 7 years update on it. s23 only have 3 more updates

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i have a Note 10 plus for 4.5 years now and will be upgrading to the s24 ultra for these reasons until the s25 comes out latest processor flat screen 7 years software updates. i always buy flagships 6-9 months after it comes out because of t...

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Today I bought s23 u over s24u. Because better grip better look curve looks stunning it's best phone Samsung ever made

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