Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
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Reviews
4.5
5048 reviews
87% of reviewers recommend this product.
Horrible battery life
KKC1 . 3 days ago
Samsung - 1 day ago
Hi there KKC1, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We completely understand how important the battery life of your device is to your usage and enjoyment. This device does come with an adaptive battery that is designed to learn your usage habits and increase the battery life by adjusting the consumption accordingly. The best way to expidite this process is to allow the device to draint he battery down rather than keeping plugged in throughout the day. If this has not been your experience after a short period of usage, please reach out to the Samsung Support Team or review some of our online resources. We have an article available titled "Apps are draining battery on Galaxy phone or tablet". Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -ElizabethThe absolute worst phone I have EVER owned!!!
Denny . 8 days ago
Samsung - 5 days ago
Hi Denny, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We understand how frustrating it can be when you have a device that is not operating as intended or expected. We would be happy to assist you in the troubleshooting of these difficulties to ensure you have the best experience possible. We have some resources available online to help you troubleshoot at your convenience. These articles titled "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly" and "Issues with mobile network connection on Samsung phone or tablet". You can also reach out to the Samsung Support Team with any questions or for additional assistance with any aspect of your device. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -ElizabethCompare devices
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Battery life
4G: Up to 28.251h | 5G: Up to 22.42h
Battery life
4G: Up to 27.61h | 5G: Up to 21.83h
Battery life
4G: Up to 23.69h | 5G: Up to 18.25h
Battery life
21.86 hrs: 4G | Up to 15.53 hrs: 5G
Screen
6.8" WQHD+ ,Dynamic AMOLED 2x, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
Screen
6.6" FHD+ ,Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
Screen
6.1" FHD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
Screen
6.1" Dynamic AMOLED 2x, Full HD+, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® +
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Storage
256 GB, 512 GB (Subject to availability)
Storage
256 GB, 512 GB (Subject to availability)
Storage
256 GB, 128 GB (Subject to availability)
Storage
128 GB, 256 GB (Subject to availability)
Rear camera
(Wide)200MP OIS AF, F1.7, (Tele) 10M 3x OIS AF, F2.4, (Tele) 10M 10x OIS AF, F4.9, (UltraWide)12MP AF, F2.2, LAF, Flash (Y), 100x Space Zoom
Rear camera
(Wide)50MP OIS AF F1.8 | (Tele) 10M 3x OIS AF F2.4 | (UltraWide) 12MP FF F2.2, Flash (Y)
Rear camera
(Wide)50MP OIS AF F1.8 | (Tele) 10M 3x OIS AF F2.4 | (UltraWide) 12MP FF F2.2, Flash (Y)
Rear camera
10MP 3x OIS AF F2.4 (Tele)
Colors
Colors
Colors
Colors
- mmWave available only in parts of select cities.
- Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
- Requires devices to have One UI 2.5 or later. Must be logged into the same Google account and Google Meet app must be activated on each device.
- For Galaxy-to-Galaxy or any other devices: Quick Share to Galaxy smartphones and tablets smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or above requires Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. Quick Share to iOS and Android devices available by sending shared link: individual files shared cannot exceed 3GB (for a total of 5GB per day) and link will expire after two days; requires a Samsung account and Internet connection. For Galaxy-to-Galaxy device: Quick Share between Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or above requires Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. For Galaxy to any other device: Quick Share to iOS and Android devices available by sending shared link; individual file shared cannot exceed 3GB (for a total of 5GB per day) and link expires after two days. Requires a Samsung account and Internet connection.
- Feature supported on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) running One UI 3.1 or later. Devices must be logged in to the same Samsung account and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. Earbuds must be paired with both your phone and tablet at least once.
Do more with Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google.
Capture the night,even in low light.
Capture stunning detail with the high-resolution camera.
Experience the super-smooth video capture.
Upgrade your notepad with the built-in S Pen.
Do more,faster.
Power through with a long-lasting battery.
More storage. More memories saved.
Watch your content in any light with Vision Booster.
Collaborate with ease using Google Meet.
Send large files fast with Quick Share.
Pair and switch seamlessly under Galaxy Connected Experience
Do more with Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google.
Capture the night,even in low light.
Design
Colors
Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender
Width
3.07 in.
Height
6.43 inches
Notable Materials
Glass, Metal
Weight
8.25 oz
Charging Port
Type-C
Accessibility
Auditory
Hearing Aid Support, Live Caption, Live Transcribe, Real-Time Text, Sound Amplifier, Sound Notifications
Voice Assistant
Google Assistant, Bixby
Hearing Aid Compatibility
M3/T3
Mobility / Cognitive
Switch Access
Overall
Accessibility Shortcut, Android Accessibility Suite
Visual
Magnification, Text and display, TalkBack, Select to Speak
Battery
Standby Time
330 hrs
mAh (per hour)
5000mAh (non -removable)
Usage Time
4G: Up to 28.251h | 5G: Up to 22.42h
Powershare
Yes
Fast Charge
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Network
4G
LTE Band 13, 4, 2, 5, 66, 46, 48
Wi-fi
Tri Band(2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz), WIFI 6, 6E Support
SAR
Head: 1.12 W/Kg | Body: 0.92 W/Kg | Hotspot: 1.16 W/Kg | Simul: 1.56 W/Kg
Global & Roaming Network
LTE Roaming 1,3, 7, 20, 28, 12, 26 | GSM/UMTS Quad | TDD LTE 38, 39, 40, 41(R) | 5G: n78/n257
FCC ID
A3LSMS918U
5G Ultra Wideband
n260/ n261 (high-band / mmWave) | n77 (mid-band / C-band)
World Device
Yes
Camera
Front Camera
12MP AF F2.2
Rear Camera
(Wide)200MP OIS AF, F1.7, (Tele) 10M 3x OIS AF, F2.4, (Tele) 10M 10x OIS AF, F4.9, (UltraWide)12MP AF, F2.2, LAF, Flash (Y), 100x Space Zoom
Video
Front : 4K | Back: 4K and 8K
Camera Modes
Portrait mode, Portrait Video, 100x Space Zoom, Single Take, Night mode, Director’s view, Pro mode, Pro Video mode
Performance
Bluetooth
BT5.3
Processor
Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, Octa-Core, 3.36GHz,2.8GHz,2.0GHz
Storage
8GB+256GB | 12GB+512GB
OS
Android 13
Expandable Memory
N
Mobile Hotspot
Y, Up to 10 devices
Security
Fingerprint, Facial recognition
Display
Screen
6.8" WQHD+ ,Dynamic AMOLED 2x, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2
Refresh Rate
Up to 120Hz
Aspect Ratio
19:3:9
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SKU#
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What's in the box
- Galaxy S23 Ultra
- Pre-installed SIM Card
- Data cable type C to C
- Quick Start Guide/Terms & Conditions
- mmWave available only in parts of select cities.
- Based on average battery life under typical usage conditions. Average expected performance based on typical use. Actual battery life depends on factors such as network, features selected, frequency of calls, and voice, data, and other application usage patterns. Results may vary.
- Requires devices to have One UI 2.5 or later. Must be logged into the same Google account and Google Meet app must be activated on each device.
- For Galaxy-to-Galaxy or any other devices: Quick Share to Galaxy smartphones and tablets smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or above requires Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. Quick Share to iOS and Android devices available by sending shared link: individual files shared cannot exceed 3GB (for a total of 5GB per day) and link will expire after two days; requires a Samsung account and Internet connection. For Galaxy-to-Galaxy device: Quick Share between Galaxy smartphones and tablets with Android OS version 10.0 (Q) and One UI 2.1 or above requires Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connection. For Galaxy to any other device: Quick Share to iOS and Android devices available by sending shared link; individual file shared cannot exceed 3GB (for a total of 5GB per day) and link expires after two days. Requires a Samsung account and Internet connection.
- Feature supported on mobile devices (smartphones and tablets) running One UI 3.1 or later. Devices must be logged in to the same Samsung account and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on. Earbuds must be paired with both your phone and tablet at least once.
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Reviews
4.5
5048 reviews
87% of reviewers recommend this product.
Horrible battery life
KKC1 . 3 days ago
Samsung - 1 day ago
Hi there KKC1, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We completely understand how important the battery life of your device is to your usage and enjoyment. This device does come with an adaptive battery that is designed to learn your usage habits and increase the battery life by adjusting the consumption accordingly. The best way to expidite this process is to allow the device to draint he battery down rather than keeping plugged in throughout the day. If this has not been your experience after a short period of usage, please reach out to the Samsung Support Team or review some of our online resources. We have an article available titled "Apps are draining battery on Galaxy phone or tablet". Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -ElizabethThe absolute worst phone I have EVER owned!!!
Denny . 8 days ago
Samsung - 5 days ago
Hi Denny, thank you for sharing your thoughts with us about your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We understand how frustrating it can be when you have a device that is not operating as intended or expected. We would be happy to assist you in the troubleshooting of these difficulties to ensure you have the best experience possible. We have some resources available online to help you troubleshoot at your convenience. These articles titled "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly" and "Issues with mobile network connection on Samsung phone or tablet". You can also reach out to the Samsung Support Team with any questions or for additional assistance with any aspect of your device. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -ElizabethGood phone
Erik89 . 22 days ago
Great pictures
Snoopyo . 27 days ago
DO not buy horrible phone
Kaye . 1 month ago
Samsung - 27 days ago
Hello Kaye, thank you for your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We completely understand how important the reliability of your phone calls is to you every day and we would be happy to he assist you in any way we can to have confidence in your device. We have some great resources available in articles titled "Samsung phone has poor signal and cannot use data or make calls", "Issues with mobile network connection on Samsung phone or tablet", and "Microphone issues with Galaxy phone or tablet". We also have the Samsung Support Team available to help with further troubleshooting measures if these articles do not help you come to a resolution. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -ElizabethDo not buy.
Golden Eagle . 1 month ago
Samsung - 1 month ago
Hi Golden Eagle, we appreciate you sharing your experience with your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We would be happy to help in any way we can to resolve these difficulties with your device and ensure you have the best experience possible with your device. We have a few articles on our website to help troubleshoot titled "How to keep your Galaxy phone or tablet from slowing down" and "Galaxy phone or tablet's screen is frozen or responds too slowly". You can also reach out to the Samsung Support Team if you require additional assistance for a resolution. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -ElizabethPhone gets hot
Sissy . 2 months ago
Samsung - 1 month ago
Hey Sissy, thank you for sharing your feedback on your Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. We understand how important your device is to you and we'd be happy to help troubleshoot any manner and help maximize your overall experience. We have an article available on our website titled "Keep your Galaxy device at its normal operating temperature". You can also reach out to the Samsung Support Team if you are still experiencing the heat with your device. If you do have wired headphones you prefer or other accessories you would use the headphone jack for, you can use a USB-C adapter. Thank you for being a Samsung customer. -ElizabethBest phone I've owned yet
Dane . 2 months ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Powerful camera
voiceof67 . 2 months ago
Samsung US Originally posted on Samsung US
Note 20 vs. S23 vs. S24 - Made the right choice
G King . 2 months ago
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra FAQs
Becks . Apr 13, 2024
Can you touch the screen to select or only use the pen?
Lady . Jan 22, 2024
Where can I get a replacement stylus (s pen) for this
Also available through Samsung at: https://www.samsung.com/us/mobile/mobile-accessories/phones/galaxy-s23-ultra-s-pen-phantom-black-ej-ps918bbegus/
Samsung S Pen for Galaxy S23 Ultra available here: https://www.verizon.com/products/samsung-s-pen-for-galaxy-s23-ultra/
Jan 16, 2024
What does the home scceen on the Galaxy 23 Ulta look like?
The Home Screen can be changed. You can change the S23 Ultra's home screen via these instructions: https://www.verizon.com/support/knowledge-base-303997/ -John
4688 . Jan 10, 2024
How to keep phone call screen from timing out
vzw.com/contactus. -Melissa
cindy . Jan 3, 2024
Does this have a headphone jack?
This device does not have a headphone jack. ~Jesse
Denny . Dec 31, 2023
Do the new Android phones that they still have the building to put a 32 GB mini SD cards in
This phone does not have expandable storage where you can insert an SD card for more memory. ~Jesse
Edward Minnis . Dec 30, 2023
Can the S23 Ultra be used internationally
Yes, see our unlocking policy here: verizon.com/support/device-locking-faqs/ -Joe
Carla . Dec 27, 2023
If you select one time payment, do you get the trade in value immediately?
Trade-in credits are applied as a recurring bill credit over 36 months. -Lauren
Model number . Dec 23, 2023
Model number?
The model number is SM-S918B/DS -Joe
jeanne . Dec 20, 2023
I assume that because this takes Better Pictures it is going to use up more storage. And much faster
jeanne, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra has a 12MP Front facing camera and a 200 MP camera resolution, Front facing camera is 4K and rear facing 8K for video. -Natasha