The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the fastest Snapdragon ever. It features an accelerated Qualcomm® Kryo™ CPU with up to 3.36GHz peak speeds, providing superior performance when you need it most.

February 17, 2023 Announced and unveiled at the Galaxy Unpacked event on February 1, 2023, it aims to redefine the smartphone experience for users. With its US release date of February 17, 2023, the Samsung S23 Ultra is set to revolutionize the world of smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Hardware And Design Obviously, the S23 Ultra is a big phone – bigger even than the Pixel 7 Pro, or the iPhone 14 Pro Max. Just like with its predecessor, the screen is 6.8 inches across, and the frame is made of armor aluminum. Gorilla Glass Victus 2 now covers both the display and the back.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra is unapologetically big, with a 6.8-inch screen. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is unapologetically big, with a 6.8-inch screen. If the Samsung S22 Ultra was the ultimate evolution of a slab-style smartphone, then the Galaxy S23 Ultra is a victory lap - everything that the S22 was and a little extra.

Memory and other components make up the remaining costs. So, why does the Galaxy S23 Ultra cost so much? The answer is simple: it's a premium device that's packed with cutting-edge technology. The high-performance SoC, large and bright display, and powerful camera system all contribute to the high price tag.

On the standard S23 there is just the triple camera setup. The differences between the two are that on the S23 Ultra, we get a 200 megapixel main camera which is pixel binning (improves the quality of images taken in low-light environments). There is also a 10x periscope lens on there for that extra zoom.

On the standard S23 there is just the triple camera setup. The differences between the two are that on the S23 Ultra, we get a 200 megapixel main camera which is pixel binning (improves the quality of images taken in low-light environments). There is also a 10x periscope lens on there for that extra zoom.

As Samsung made it clear during the launch - the S23 Ultra now comes with the promise of four generations of Android OS upgrades. Keep in mind Google only offers three years. Samsung has also promised five years of security updates for the S23 series which means you can effectively use the Ultra for five years.

On the standard S23 there is just the triple camera setup. The differences between the two are that on the S23 Ultra, we get a 200 megapixel main camera which is pixel binning (improves the quality of images taken in low-light environments). There is also a 10x periscope lens on there for that extra zoom.

That 200MP camera is as good as advertised The primary reason to turn to the Galaxy S23 Ultra is as plain as the big camera lens staring back at you on the back of Samsung's new phone. It's the 200MP main camera sensor - easily the most talked-about new feature among the many Samsung is introducing with the S23 family.

Memory and other components make up the remaining costs. So, why does the Galaxy S23 Ultra cost so much? The answer is simple: it's a premium device that's packed with cutting-edge technology. The high-performance SoC, large and bright display, and powerful camera system all contribute to the high price tag.

With Quad HD+ and an impressive resolution of 3,088 x 1440, you can experience all your favourite entertainment and apps at their best. In contrast, the Galaxy S23 Ultra benefits from the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 processor, which differs from the Exynos 2200 found in the Galaxy S22 Ultra.

Samsung has promised 4 years of major Android OS updates and 1 additional year of security updates for a total of 5 years worth of updates.

The bottom line: Yes, if you have a Galaxy S10 it's worth upgrading to the Galaxy S23. You'll get 5G support, access to new versions of Android, longer battery life, a faster new processor and a much-improved camera. But be prepared to say goodbye to the microSD card slot.

The Galaxy S23 Ultra (9/10, WIRED Recommends) is the crème de la crème of Samsung's lineup. It retains the same great 10X optical zoom camera as its predecessor that lets you take sharp photos of subjects far away. It also has a 3X optical zoom, and who doesn't love options?

The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a faster new processor and better cameras with improved low light and dynamic range. But the Galaxy S21 Ultra is still fairly new and worth holding on to.